Gigabyte AMD 690G chipset User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Optional Items

  6
• Box Contents

  6
• GA-MA69GM-S2H Motherboard Layout

  7
• Block Diagram

  8
• Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

  9
• Installation Precautions

  9
• Product Specifications

  10
• Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

  13
• Installing the CPU

  13
• Installing the CPU Cooler

  15
• Installing the Memory

  16
• Dual Channel Memory Configuration

  16
• Installing a Memory

  17
• Installing an Expansion Card

  18
• Back Panel Connectors

  19
• Internal Connectors

  21
• Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

  33
• Startup Screen

  34
• The Main Menu

  35
• Standard CMOS Features

  37
• Advanced BIOS Features

  39
• Integrated Peripherals

  41
• Power Management Setup

  44
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  46
• PC Health Status

  47
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

  49
• Load Optimized Defaults

  49
• Set Supervisor/User Password

  50
• Save & Exit Setup

  51
• Exit Without Saving

  51
• Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

  53
• Installing Chipset Drivers

  53
• Software Applications

  54
• Driver CD Information

  54
• Hardware Information

  55
• Contact Us

  55
• Chapter 4 Unique Features

  57
• Xpress Recovery2

  57
• BIOS Update Utilities

  62
• Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility

  62
• Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility

  65
• EasyTune 5

  67
• Windows Vista ReadyBoost

  68
• Chapter 5 Appendix

  69
• Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

  69
• Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

  69
• Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

  75
• Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

  77
• Configuring Audio Input and Output

  82
• Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

  82
• Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional)

  84
• Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Function

  86
• Configuring Microphone Recording

  87
• Using the Sound Recorder

  89
• Installing the TV Out Bracket

  90
• Troubleshooting

  95
• Frequently Asked Questions

  95
• Troubleshooting Procedure

  96