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...1.0" means the revision of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual ...
...1.0" means the revision of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual ...
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout KB_MS VGA ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket FM1 SYS_FAN ATX DVI R_USB USB_LAN Realtek RTL8111E AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 iTE IT8720 PCIEX1_1 PCI CODEC PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM GA-A55M-S2V F_USB1 COM F_USB2 F_PANEL M_BIOS AMD A75/A55 SATA2_0 B_BIOS SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS Box Contents GA-A55M-S2V motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout KB_MS VGA ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket FM1 SYS_FAN ATX DVI R_USB USB_LAN Realtek RTL8111E AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 iTE IT8720 PCIEX1_1 PCI CODEC PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM GA-A55M-S2V F_USB1 COM F_USB2 F_PANEL M_BIOS AMD A75/A55 SATA2_0 B_BIOS SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS Box Contents GA-A55M-S2V motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
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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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...the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the ...unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local...
...the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the ...unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local...
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... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB...
... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB...
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... by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU. If you begin to install the APU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that the system...
... by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU. If you begin to install the APU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that the system...
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...that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 If you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• ...speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel...
...that came with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 If you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• ...speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel...
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... the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the graphics card and start up your computer. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - AMD A series processor - Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the...
... the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the graphics card and start up your computer. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - AMD A series processor - Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the...
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... connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. If you have to use...
... connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. If you have to use...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 -
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... that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an...
... that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an...
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... RXP 1 7 7 GND SATA2_0 SATA2_1 Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to the APU or the system may hang. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of hard drives must be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The AMD...of a APU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If more than two hard drives are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Each SATA ...
... RXP 1 7 7 GND SATA2_0 SATA2_1 Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to the APU or the system may hang. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of hard drives must be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The AMD...of a APU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. If more than two hard drives are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Each SATA ...
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... DB_PORT•• The front panel audio heBaIdOeSrSswuitpchpeor r(Xts58HA-DOCa)udio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from 1y2o3ur motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards aPnCdIespoouwnerdcocnanredcsto.r F(SoArTAe)x(Xa5m8Ap-OleC,)some graphics cards may connect your expansion card. 7)...•• Some chassis provide a front panel audio moduMle_StAhTaAt has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from...
... DB_PORT•• The front panel audio heBaIdOeSrSswuitpchpeor r(Xts58HA-DOCa)udio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from 1y2o3ur motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards aPnCdIespoouwnerdcocnanredcsto.r F(SoArTAe)x(Xa5m8Ap-OleC,)some graphics cards may connect your expansion card. 7)...•• Some chassis provide a front panel audio moduMle_StAhTaAt has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from...
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... so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to factory defaults. 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...
... so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this jumper to factory defaults. 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...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •... of BIOS, it with caution. GA-A55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 22 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular 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 back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •... of BIOS, it with caution. GA-A55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09/2011-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 22 - To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled.
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to Disabled.
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...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.
...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.
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... BIOS default settings. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. - 35 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to control CPU fan speed.
... BIOS default settings. CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. - 35 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to control CPU fan speed.