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...61550; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned ...in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2011 GIGA...
...61550; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned ...in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2011 GIGA...
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...GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout 5 GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 24 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 ...
...GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout 5 GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 22 2-1 Startup Screen 22 2-2 The Main Menu 23 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 24 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 28 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-6 ...
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GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 AMD APU DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x1 DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 Realtek UMI RTL8111E 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN x1 PCI Express Bus AMD A75/A55 D-Sub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS PCI Bus CODEC 6 SATA 3Gb/s LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 6 -
GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 AMD APU DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x1 DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 Realtek UMI RTL8111E 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN x1 PCI Express Bus AMD A75/A55 D-Sub 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS PCI Bus CODEC 6 SATA 3Gb/s LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 6 -
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... APU/system cooler you install. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-...Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center...
... APU/system cooler you install. BIOS ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-...Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center...
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... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof.... After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof.... After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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...card and start up your computer. AMD A series processor - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to 512MB or 1024MB. - Browse to Onboard. System Requirements - Power off your computer. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics ...sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics...
...card and start up your computer. AMD A series processor - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to 512MB or 1024MB. - Browse to Onboard. System Requirements - Power off your computer. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics ...sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics...
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...speaker and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. RES+ RES- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED,...panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is on the...
...speaker and etc. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. RES+ RES- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED,...panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is on the...
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...from the jumper. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 11) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may cause damage ...to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. DB_PORT BIOS S 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
...from the jumper. Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 11) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may cause damage ...to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. DB_PORT BIOS S 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...
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... positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
... positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
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...need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or...result in system malfunction. •• It is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. GA-A55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 22 - Inadequately...
...need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or...result in system malfunction. •• It is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. GA-A55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 22 - Inadequately...
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... from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or... not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to complete. - 23 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the...
... from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or... not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this function to complete. - 23 - 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the...
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... to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to alter the clock ratio for the CPB. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to X5.33. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock... Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 25 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to Manual. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X9.33. (Note) This item is set the memory clock as required.
... to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to alter the clock ratio for the CPB. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to X5.33. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock... Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 25 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to Manual. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X9.33. (Note) This item is set the memory clock as required.
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... from -0.600V to +0.600V. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 1.025V ~ 2.135V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to 1.735V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU VDDP voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.600V The adjustable range is from 0.625V to 1.835V. Normal...
... from -0.600V to +0.600V. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 1.025V ~ 2.135V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to 1.735V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU VDDP voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.600V The adjustable range is from 0.625V to 1.835V. Normal...
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... for an error during the POST for faster system startup. Capacity Approximate capacity of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this channel. IDE Channel...SATA device on this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this channel. Options are...
... for an error during the POST for faster system startup. Capacity Approximate capacity of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this channel. IDE Channel...SATA device on this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set this channel. Options are...
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... 2.2 TB. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from your computer and... press to those under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. - 29 - After configuring this menu when finished. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to exit this item, set the ...
... 2.2 TB. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from your computer and... press to those under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. - 29 - After configuring this menu when finished. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to exit this item, set the ...
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...BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for the SATA controller. This feature allows your hard drive. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE... party hardware monitor utility is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for entering the BIOS Setup program. Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 30 - Native IDE Allows the SATA...
...BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for the SATA controller. This feature allows your hard drive. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE... party hardware monitor utility is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for entering the BIOS Setup program. Onboard Sets the onboard graphics as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. - 30 - Native IDE Allows the SATA...
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... disables the CPU fan speed control function. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled allows the CPU fan to...
... disables the CPU fan speed control function. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled allows the CPU fan to...
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...(C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS...ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to the system temperature. If disabled, system fan runs at different ...
...(C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS...ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to the system temperature. If disabled, system fan runs at different ...
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...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve... ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to make changes. User Password When the Password Check item is ...
...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve... ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to make changes. User Password When the Password Check item is ...
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...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management...2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...
...1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management...2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...
