ECS GeForce 6100PM-M2 User Manual
Preface
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digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Setting Up N VIDIA RAID Conf iguration
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motherboard.
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard
software
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Provides information about
SAT A RAID Setup
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Connecting Case Components.....................................................10
Front Panel Header...........................................................12
Installing Hardware........................................................................13
Installing the Processor.....................................................13
Installing Memory Modules...............................................15
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SAT A Har d Drive...18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive....................................19
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices............................................22
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................25
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Chapter 3 27
Using BIOS 27
Using BIOS......................................................................................29
About the Setup Utility ................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................27
Updating the BIOS............................................................29
Standard CMOS Feature...................................................30
Advanced BIOS Featur e....................................................32
Advanced Chi pset Featur e.................................................36
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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................39
Power Ma nagement Setup.................................................43
PNP/PCI Configurations...................................................44
PC Health Status................................................................45
Load Fail-Safe Defaults....................................................46
Load Opti mized Defaults...................................................46
Set Supervisor/User Password..........................................47
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................47
Exit Without Saving............................................................47
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 49
About the Software CD-ROM...............................................................49
Auto-installing under W indows 2000/XP/V ista.........................49
Running Setup....................................................................50
Manual Installation........................................................................54
Utility Software Reference............................................................54
Chapter 5
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Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration 55
Setting Up a Non-Boota ble RAID Array ....................................55
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array .............................................58
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GeForce6100PM-M2 motherboard. This motherboard
is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports socket for
TM
Phenom
Sempron
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA® ΜCP61 Premium media and communications
processor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. MCP61P is a single-chip,
highly integrated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched
by any other single chip-device controller. The memory controller supports DDR2
memory DIMM frequencies of 800/667/533/400. It supports two DDR2 sockets
with maximum memory size of 16 GB. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express
x16 slot, one PCI Express x1 slot, 10 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 3 USB 2.0
headers support additional 6 USB ports) and SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, LPT, VGA1, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio
jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out. This motherboard
is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and
measures 244 mm x 214 mm.
processor (socket AM2+)/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/
TM
processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
Due to the DRAM maximum size is 4 GB at present, the memory maximum
size we have tested is 8 GB.
AMD
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses
• Accommodates AMD Phenom
AMD Athlon
• Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransport
HyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it
enables integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than
currently available interconnect technologies.
a socket AM2+/AM2 that carries the following features:
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon
TM
processor (socket AM2+)
TM
64/SempronTM processors
TM
(HT) interface Speeds
Chipset
The NVIDIA® MCP61P is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
• 1 GHz HyperTransport x16 up and down links to
AM2+/AM2 CPUs
• PCI Express 16 lane link interface for external graphics processors
• PCI v2.3 interface at 33 MHz
• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Ten USB 2.0 ports supported
• Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
the AMD socket
Memory
•DDR2 800/667/533/400 DDR2 SD RAM with Dual Channel supported
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maxi mum memory size up to 16 GB
Audio (optional)
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
• 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate
•
Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3D
• 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• ADC support 48K/96K sample rate
•
High quality differential CD input
• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• ADCs support 44.1/48k/96k sample rate
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0x audio requirements
• Direct Sound 3D
• 5.1 Channel High Def inition Audio Codec
• ADCs support 44.1/48k/96k sample rate
• Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 Vista premium and mobile PCs audio
requirements
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
TM
compatible
TM
compatible
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Onboard LAN
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u fast Ethernrt transceiver
• Low-power mode
• MII and 7-wire serial interface
Expansion Options
:
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphics Interface
• One PCI Express x1 slot
• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots
• One IDE connector supporting up to two IDE devices
• One floppy disk drive interface
• Four 7-pin SATA connectors
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/
100/66/33 Mb/s.
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One parallel port
• One serial port
• One VGA port
• Four USB ports
• One LAN port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 6/8-channel (optional) line-out
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses Phoenix-Award Workstation BIOS that enables users to
configure many system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 to 50
°C.
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket
2. DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots
3. FDD Floppy disk drive connector
4. PWR1 Standard 24-Pin ATX Power connector
5. IDE1 Primary IDE connector
6. SPK1 Speaker header
7. SATA1~4 Serial ATA connectors
8. IR1* Inf r ar ed header
9. CLR_ CMOS Clea r CMOS jumper
10. PANEL1 Front P anel Switch/LED header
11. USBPWR_F Front Panel USB Power Select jumper
12. F_USB1~3 Front Panel USB headers
13. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
14. SP DIFO1 SP DIF out header
15. CD_IN Analog Audio Input header
16. F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio header
17. PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
18. PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slot
19. PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
20. USBPWR_R Rear USB/PS2 Power Select jumper
21. PWR2 4-pin +12V power connector
22. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
Socket for AMD Ph en om
TM
Athlon
64 X2 Dual-Core/AthlonTM 64/SempronTM processors
TM
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processor (socket AM2+)/AMD
* stands for optional components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing the Motherboard
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. Firstly, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports one or two floppy diskette
drives and two enhanced IDE drives. Make sure that your case has sufficient power
and space for all drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries an Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 214 mm. Choose a
case that accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
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CLR_CMOS
USBPWR_R
USBPWR_F
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
1.
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimized Defaults”
and then “Save & Exit Setup”.
Make sure the power supply provides enough VCC5_DUAL voltage
2.
before selecting the VCC5_DUAL function.
3.
It is required that users place the USBPWR_F & USBPWR_R cap onto
2-3 pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the
computer by USB/PS2 KB/Mouse.
1-2: NORMAL
3-pin
3-pin
3-pin
CLEAR CMOS
Rear USB/PS2
Power Select
Jumper
Front Panel
USB Power
Select Jumper
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off.
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
1-2: VCC5
2-3: VCC5_DUAL
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CLR_CMOS
1
USBPWR_R
1
USBPWR_F
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the
motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
3 Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR1.
4 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR2 .
5 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
6 Connec the case speaker cable to SPK1.
Connecting 24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 24-pin power cable can be connected to the
PWR1 connector.
24-pin power cable
With ATX v2.x power supply, users please
note that when installing 24-pin power
cable, the latches of power cable and the
PWR1 match perfectly.
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CPU_FAN: F AN Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 Control CPU FAN control
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of
1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.
SYS_FAN: Syste m Cooling FAN Power Conne ctor
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
PWR1: A TX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 Ground
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PWR2: ATX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
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SPK1: Internal speaker header
Pin Signal Name
1 VCC
2 Key
3 GND
4 Signal
Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+)
9 RSVD Reserved
* MSG LED (dual color or single color)
2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+)
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)
10 Key No pin
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication
that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function
properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED
will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED)
connector.
Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides
power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and
runs POST.
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Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at
least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is
due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two
seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard
or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly
see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system
bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making
changes to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup
Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other
components to run faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.
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This motherboard has a socket AM2+/AM2 processor socket. When choosing a
processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is
based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the
processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1 Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket. Pull the
locking lever away from the socket and raising it to
the upright position.
2 Match the pin1 corner marked as the beveled edge
on the CPU with the pin1 corner on the socket.
Insert the CPU into the socket. Do not use force.
3 Push the locking lever down and hook it under the
latch on the edge of socket.
4 Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5 Install the cooling fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU,
and secure them all onto the socket base.
6 Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan
connector (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you
use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink
installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
Installing the Motherboard
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2
800
/667/533/400 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of the
two slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memory
capacity is 16 GB.
DDR2 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR2 400 200 MHz
DDR2 533 266 MHz
DDR2 667 333 MHz
DDR2 800 400 MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by
their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a
grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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