Nvidia N61S, N61V, N61P User Manual
User’s Manual
nVIDIA N61P/N61S/N61V
Socket AM2 Processor Mainboard
nVIDIA N61 Series
Rev: 1.00, July 2007
P/N: 88ENN61PV0
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 3
1.1 Package Checklist ............................................................................................... 3
1.2 Specications ...................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Mainboard Layout ............................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 nVIDIA N61(V1.0) ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 nVIDIA N61(V2.0) ........................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .................................................................. 8
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ............................................................................. 8
2.2 Installing Mainboard ........................................................................................... 8
2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 9
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU .................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ....................................................................................... 10
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules........................................................................ 10
2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices.......................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ............................................................................ 11
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors ..................................................................................................... 11
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots ............................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Jumpers & Headers Setup ................................................ 12
3.1 Checking Jumper Settings ................................................................................ 12
3.2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header ........................................................................ 12
3.3 Keyboard Power Function ................................................................................. 12
3.4 FAN Power Connectors ...................................................................................... 13
3.5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ..................................................... 13
3.6 Additional USB Port Headers ............................................................................ 14
3.7 Front Panel Audio Connection Header............................................................... 14
3.8 Internal Audio Connectors ................................................................................ 15
3.9 IR Connection Header........................................................................................ 15
3.10 ATX Power Input Connectors .......................................................................... 16
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................. 17
4.1 About BIOS Setup ..............................................
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4.2 To Run BIOS Setup ............................................
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4.3 About CMOS..............................................
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4.4 The POST (Power On Self Test).......................................................................... 17
4.5 BIOS Setup — CMOS Setup Utility..................................................................... 18
4.5.1 CMOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................................ 18
4.5.2 Control Keys .................................................................................................................. 19
4.5.3 Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................................. 20
4.5.4 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 22
4.5.5 Advanced Chipset Features ........................................................................................... 24
4.5.6 Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................................. 25
4.5.7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................................ 29
4.5.8 PnP PCI Conguration ................................................................................................... 30
4.5.9 PC Health Status ............................................................................................................ 31
4.5.10 Frequency/Voltage Control ......................................................................................... 31
4.5.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................................ 33
4.5.12 Load Optimized Defaults .............................................................................................. 33
4.5.13 Set Supervisor/User Password .................................................................................... 33
4.5.14 Save & Exit Setup ........................................................................................................ 34
4.5.15 Exit Without Saving ..................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5 Driver Installation ...... ...................................................... 35
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Checklist
Thank you for choosing our product.
Please check the following packing and accessories, if there is any broken or part missing,
please contact with your franchiser.
• HDD Cable X 1
• Serial ATA Cable X 1
• Rear I/O Panel X 1
• User's Manual X 1
• Driver/Utility CD X 1
• FDD Cable X 1 (Optional)
• Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (Optional)
The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
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1.2 Specications
CPU
- Socket AM2 for AMD® AthlonTM 64/Ahtlon
TM
64 FX/Athlon
TM
64 X2/
Sempron
TM
Processor
- AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing
- Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth
- Supports Hyper Transport
- Supports AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
Chipset - Based on nVIDIA MCP61P/S/V chipset
Graphics - Integrated nVIDIA Geforce 6100
Main Memory
- 2 x 240-pin DIMM slots support (for nVIDIA N61(V1.0) Only)
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support (for nVIDIA N61(V2.0) Only)
- Supports Dual Channel DDRII 533/667/800MHz
BIOS
- Supports Plug&Play
- Supports Advanced Power Management ACPI
- CPU temperature, Fan speed, System Voltage monitoring
Integrate Ports
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 Mouse port
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x COM port
- 1 X LPT connector
- 1 x IR port (optional)
- 8 x USB 2.0 ports, USB 1.1 is compliant
- 2 x SATAII 3Gb/s
- 4 x SATAII 3Gb/s supports SATA RAID 0,1,0+1 (for MCP61P chipset
only)
- 1 x IDE connector, 2 x IDE devices could be connected,
support ATA 66/100/133
- 1 x Floppy Drive, supports 360K/720K/1.2M/1.44M/2.88M oppy disk
Sound
- Onboard 6-channel/8-channel HD Audio Codec (Optional)
- Supports 16/24 bit Audio Codec
- Positioning Audio Support A3D, I3DL2
- Front Panel Jumper, provides stereo MIC port on front panel
Onboard LAN - Onboard 10/100/1000Mb compatible LAN (Optional)
Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (MCP61P chipset at works 16x, MCP61S
chipset at works 8x, MCP61V chipset at works 1x)
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (for nVIDIA N61(V2.0) only)
- 2 x PCI slots
- Support PCI Bus interface v2.2 compliant
Form Factor - Micro-ATX
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1.3 Mainboard Layout
1.3.1 nVIDIA N61(V1.0)
(This picture is only for reference)
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1.3.2 nVIDIA N61(V2.0)
(This picture is only for reference)
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1.4 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this mainboard provides the following I/O ports:
• PS/2 Mouse: Connect to PS/2 mouse.
• PS/2 Keyboard: Connect to PS/2 keyboard.
• LPT: Connect to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol.
• COM: Connect to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this
communication protocol.
• VGA: Connect to monitor input.
• LAN: Connect to Local Area Network.
• USB: Connect to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard,
hub, digital camera, joystick etc.
• AUDIO1:
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connect to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1
channel audio system.
R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connect to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1
channel audio system.
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connect to the surround left and surround right
channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.
Line-In: Connect to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connect to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular
2-channel audio system.
Mic-In: Connect to the plug from external microphone.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this mainboard.
• As some features for this mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
mainboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.
• If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufcient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O
shield of the chassis matches the I/O port conguration of this mainboard. You can nd
an I/O shield specically designed for this mainboard in its package.
2.2 Installing Mainboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the mainboard to
be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There
are two ways to attach the mainboard to the
chassis base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is with
studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you
attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on
the board with the mounting holes on the chassis.
If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you
can attach the board with studs. If the holes line
up and there are only slots, you can only attach with
spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them
into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned
with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before
putting the chassis back on.
To install this mainboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the mainboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the mainboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the mainboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the mainboard with screws and have them tightened.
The mainboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were
based mainly on model “nVIDIA N61(V1.0)”, unless speci cally stated.
Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing
any peripheral or component. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to your
mainboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully
checked everything.
To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are
already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the mainboard to
align with.
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2.3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the mainboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.
4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since
it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequen-
cy beyond the proper specications, please do so according to your hardware
specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
2.3.1 Installation of the CPU
1. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90o.
2. Position the CPU above the socket such
that the CPU corner with the gold
triangle matches the socket corner with
a small triangle.
3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket
until it ts place.
4. When the CPU is in place, push down
the socket lever to secure the CPU.
The lever clicks on the side tab to
indicate that it is locked.
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
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Eje ctor Tab
Not ch K ey
Mou nting No tch
Rib
2.3.2 Installation of the CPU Cooler
For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU Cooler.
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules
This mainboard provides four 240-pin DDRII (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports
Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel conguration, you always need to install
two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDRII
DIMM slots to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single
channel mode.
To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR2, the following rules must be obeyed:
For 2-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DDR1]+[DDR2], or slots
[DDR3]+[DDR4] (for nVIDIA N61(V2.0) Only).
For 4-DIMM dual-channel installation: (for nVIDIA N61(V2.0) Only)
Populate 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DDR1]+[DDR2], and
another 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DDR3]+[DDR4] .
[DDR1] and [DDR2] slots are made of the same color.
[DDR3] and [DDR4] are made of another same color.
To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the
AC power cord before installing or
removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away from touching its
connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with
the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only ts in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional
boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by touching a grounded metal object briey.
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2.5 Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.5.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
The FDD connector connects up to two oppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector oppy
cable.Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDD on the board,
the two connectors on the other end to the oppy disk drives connector. Generally you need
only one oppy disk drive in your system.
2.5.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA
cable.
2.5.3 PCI and PCI Express slots
Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIEXP1”.
Install PCI Experess X1 card into slot "PCIE". (for nVIDIA N61(V2.0) only)
Install PCI cards into slots “PCI1” and/or “PCI2”.
Ea ch of the IDE p ort con nec ts up to
two IDE drives at Ultra ATA 66/100/133
mode by one 40-pin, 80-co nduct or,and
3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables.
Connect the single end (blue connector)
at the longer length of ribb on cable to
the IDE port of this board, the other two
ends (gray and black connector) at the
shorter length of the ribbon cable to the
connectors of your hard drives.
Make sure to congure the “Master” and “Slave”
rel ati on befor e conne ctin g two dr ives by one
singl e ribbon c able. The red line on the ribbon
cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE
port and the hard-drive connector.
The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDD port and the oppy connector.
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