Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard
The Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2 GeForce 6100 Socket AM2 motherboard. You asked for an
affordable, high-powered AM2 motherboard – now you’ve got it! The
Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2 offers superior performance for AMD Socket AM2 Athlon
64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, and Sempron processors. Based on the NVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 430 chipsets, the GA-M61PME-S2 supports
8GB DDR2 800/667/533/400 Non-ECC, un-buffered, dual-channel memory. This outstanding
platform also supports PCIe x16, SATA 3Gb/s, 10/100 LAN, high-definition audio,
and USB 2.0. For a powerful alternative to high-priced motherboards, choose the Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2. High-end performance
at an extremely low price.
Specifications
Form Factor:
µATX
Processor Socket:
AMD
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2
Processors Supported:
AMD Athlon 64
AMD Athlon 64 FX
AMD Sempron
AMD Athlon 64 X2
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport Technology
RoHS Compliant
Northbridge:
NVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 430
Number of Slots:
2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
8GB - 64bit
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
400MHz DDR2
533MHz DDR2
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
LAN Type:
10/100Mbps
RAID Support:
Yes
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
1
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
8
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
USB Onboard Headers:
2 - (expandable to 4 USB ports)
LAN Ports:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
2
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
VGA Ports:
1
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
3
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Value
4.7
Features
4.7
Quality
4.7
Performance
4.0
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Great Motherboard
Reviewer:
Autumn on
Sep 20, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great motherboard for the price. Has all the essentials... and some room for expansion. Great for a beginning builder.
Great Motherboard
Reviewer:
Razor on
Jun 10, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I had a PCchips and it lasted about one year. I've had this one for about two weeks and I can already tell the difference in quality. I would suggest this board for anyone who wants to build a gaming or work PC. I have many programs on my computer. CS4 runs great with this baby. Buy this one you won't go wrong. Thanks.
Mixed Blessing
Reviewer:
Glenn on
May 19, 2009 Customer Rating:
3.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
2.0
Could not use software from another Motherboard, even though it recognised the hard disk. It had to load XP clean install. Make sure You have a Backup. If you want to start with a clean install it's great. It might recognise your Operating System. Easy Installation in Bare Bones System.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2 Motherboard - NVIDIA GeForce 6100, Socket AM2, µATX, Audio, Video, PCI Express, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, Serial A
$54.99
Manufactured by:
GIGABYTE Warranty provided by:
GIGABYTE Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
GA-M61PME-S2P UPC No:
818313007285 Box Size:
( Length:
11, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
2.1000 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
G452-1012
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