Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P User Manual

Appendix- 65 -
(Note ) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.
Chapter 5 Appendix
5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:
A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer.
B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.
C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS.
(Note)
D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP.
(Note)
E. Install the SATA RAID driver
(Note)
and operating system.
Before you begin
Please prepare:
• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use
two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may
prepare only one hard drive.
• An empty formatted floppy disk.
• Windows Vista/XP setup disk.
• Motherboard driver disk.
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller
A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available
SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard
drive.

Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.8 V
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	Socket AM2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
USB 2.0 connectors	4
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	1
Special features	@BIOS Download Center Q-Flash Virtual Dual BIOS EasyTune(Note 4) Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC883
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows Vista/XP
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8201CL
Networking features	10/100 Mbit
Graphics card	GeForce 6100

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	225 mm
Width	244 mm