About this tag
The GA-M68MT-S2P is a Gigabyte motherboard based on the NVIDIA nForce 430 chipset, supporting AMD AM3 processors. Users discuss upgrading from dual-core CPUs like the Phenom II X2 550 to quad-core or six-core models such as the Phenom II X6 1055T, but note compatibility limitations with newer FM2+ CPUs like the Athlon X4 860k. The board includes a BIOS feature called "Unlock Core" that can attempt to enable disabled cores on certain processors, though this may cause system instability and freezing. Common issues reported include system slowness, lag, and freezing, which users attribute to the motherboard or CPU. The tag covers troubleshooting, CPU upgrades, and BIOS settings for this specific model.
  1. TheUnknown

    Windows 7 Need help finding a motherboard.

    My specs. AMD phenom x6 1055t Gtx 1050 My motherboard I am currently using. GA-M68MT-S2P (rev. 3.0) | Motherboard | GIGABYTE my computer is slow and laggy and freezing so I am guessing its the motherboard I currently have because my computer is fine and I recently reinstalled windows 7 and I...
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    • amd compatibility computer issues freezing ga-m68mt-s2p gaming gigabyte gtx 1050 hardware lagging motherboard pc build performance phenom reinstall slow pc specs troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  2. TheUnknown

    Windows 10 I want to upgrade CPU but whats good for my motherboard?

    I have a GA-M68MT-S2P motherboard, Would this work for it? AMD Athlon X4 860k with AMD Quiet Cooler Quad-Core Socket FM2+ 95W AD860KXBJASBX Desktop Processor-Newegg.com I am trying to upgrade from a 2 core processor to a 4-6 core and i can spend 50$ or more. My specs right now. Windows 10 64...
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    • 8gb amd athlon budget compatibility cooling cpu ga-m68mt-s2p gaming gtx 1050 hardware motherboard multi-core newegg performance processor quad core socket specifications upgrade windows 10
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. TheUnknown

    Windows 7 Unlocking the 4th core

    I have a AMD Phenom II X2 550 processor GA-M68MT-STP motherboard. It has version F1 and i did not updated the motherboard There is an option in my Bio's called Unlock core's that when i enable it it unlock's the 4 cores, but my pc freezes when i watch a video on youtube or leave my computer on...
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    • amd bios cores freezing ga-m68mt-s2p motherboard phenom ii unlock video youtube video
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Hardware