ECS GF6100PM-M2 Datasheet

4Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components

5Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.* stand

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7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.Setting Jumpe

9Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.Jumper Se

10Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

11Installing the MotherboardPWR2: ATX 12V Power ConnectorUsers please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W ma

12Installing the MotherboardFront Panel HeaderThe front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headerscommonly found on ATX o

13Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NO

14Installing the MotherboardCPU Installation ProcedureThe following illustration shows CPU installation components.To achieve better airflow rates and

15Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDR

16Installing the MotherboardTable A: Unbuffered DIMM Support for Socket AM2 CPU DRAM Speed DIMM11 DIMM21 Timing Mode Address Timing Control Register O

17Installing the MotherboardTable B: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified

18Installing the MotherboardIDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER orSLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manua

19Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach

20Installing the MotherboardInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the system bu

21Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

22Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:F_AUDIO:

23Installing the MotherboardIR1: Infrared header (optional)The motherboard supports an Infrared (IR1) data port. Infrared ports allow thewireless exch

PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

24Installing the MotherboardCD_IN: Analog Audio Input connectorPin Signal Name Function1 CD_L CD In left channel2 GND Ground3 GND Ground4 CD_R CD In r

25Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to co

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27Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest Phoenix-Award Workstation BIOS with support forWindows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on

28Using BIOSPress DEL to enter SETUPPressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced Chipset FeaturesBIOS Navi

29Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

30Using BIOSStandard CMOS FeaturesThis option displays basic information about your system.Date and TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date

31Using BIOSIf you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, morethan one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line th

32Using BIOSAdvanced BIOS FeaturesThis option defines advanced information about your system.Item HelpMenu LevelPhoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Se

33Using BIOS Removable Device Priority (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Phoenix-Award Worksta

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma

34Using BIOSQuick Power On Self Test (Enabled)Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your systemstart up faster. You might l

35Using BIOSTypematic Rate Setting (Disabled)If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rateand the typematic d

36Using BIOSAdvanced Chipset FeaturesThese items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leavethe items on this page at their

37Using BIOS DRAM ConfigurationScroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: n (Press Enter)Timing Mode [Auto]Item

38Using BIOSPCIE Spread Spectrum (Disabled)This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Inter-ference) generated by the

39Using BIOSIntegrated PeripheralsThese options display items that define the operation of peripheral componentson the system’s input/output ports.Pho

40Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals page.IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled)This item allows you to enable the transf

41Using BIOSUSB 2.0 controller (Enabled)Enable this item if want to use the USB 2.0. Onboard Device Setup (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and pres

42Using BIOS SuperIO Device (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CM

43Using BIOSPower Management SetupThis option lets you control system power management. The system has variouspower-saving modes including powering do

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the

44Using BIOSPower-On by Alarm (Disabled)This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system. If setto Enabled, users can speci

45Using BIOSInit Display First (PCI Slot)This item allows you to choose the primary display card.Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting

46Using BIOSShutdown Temperature (Disabled)Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before poweringdown.System Component Charac

47Using BIOSSet Supervisor/User PasswordWhen this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of thescreen to assist you in crea

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49Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareIf the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”in the

50Using the Motherboard SoftwareSetup TabSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you

51Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

52Using the Motherboard SoftwareMethod 1. Run Reboot SetupWindows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after thesystem

53Using the Motherboard Software2. Select Classic View.3. Set User Account.4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

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54Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the rootdirectory. This file cont

55NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationChapter 5Setting Up NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationSetting Up a Non-Bootable RAID ArrayRAID arrays can be created/deleted using b

56NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationUse the arrow keys to select the RAID Config (see Figure 2.2), then pressEnter.The RAID Config window appears.Figure 2.3

57NVIDIA RAID Configuration2 Select the modules that you want to install.Make sure that the “NVIDIA IDE Driver” is selected.You must install the NVIDI

58NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationSetting Up a Bootable RAID ArrayThis section explains how to configure a bootable NVIDIA RAID array.Setting Up the BIOSUse

59NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationThe RAID Config window appears.Figure 2.7 RAID Config Screen From the RAID Config window, globally enable RAID, then

60NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationThe NVIDIA RAID Utility—Define a New Array screen appears (Figure2.8).Figure 2.8 NVIDIA RAID UtilityBy default, RAID Mod

61NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationFigure 2.9 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have beenassigned as RAID1 array disks.Figure 2.9 M

62NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationFigure 2.11 Array List WindowPress Y to clear the disk data.The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID

63NVIDIA RAID Configuration1Copy all files in "…\IDE\WinXP\sataraid" to a floppy disk. (For Windows2000, substitute "Win2K" in the

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the GeForce6100PM-M2 motherboard. This motherboardi

64NVIDIA RAID Configurationb Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)” and then press Enter.c Press S again at the Specify Devices screen,

2Introducing the MotherboardFeatureProcessorHyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, itenables integrated circuits to

3Introducing the MotherboardOnboard LANThis motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66/33 Mb/s. :• One PCI Expre