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... your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior.... 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. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned...
... your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in any form or by any means without prior.... 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. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned...
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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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...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for...
...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for...
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A memory module can 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 installing an expansion card to install the memory: ... if only one direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 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 ...
A memory module can 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 installing an expansion card to install the memory: ... if only one direction. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 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 ...
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... advanced display performance for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - AMD A series processor - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Power off your computer.... onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Browse to Onboard. A. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to 512MB or 1024MB. - Plug the monitor cable into the integrated...
... advanced display performance for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - AMD A series processor - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - Power off your computer.... onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Browse to Onboard. A. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to 512MB or 1024MB. - Plug the monitor cable into the integrated...
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...negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to this header according... the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. 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 chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front...
...negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is on when the system is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to this header according... the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. 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 chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front...
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...GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK 12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 11) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. ...CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 20 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
...GND NC ID SB3V SERIRQ GND NC NC SUSCLK 12) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this header. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 11) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. ...CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 20 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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... Replace the battery. 444 Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 21 - 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...
... Replace the battery. 444 Plug in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 21 - 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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...The following screens may result in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. GA-A55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09... or other unexpected results. 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you need...
...The following screens may result in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. GA-A55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09... or other unexpected results. 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you need...
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...enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Use arrow... keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced...
...enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Use arrow... keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced...
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... the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to alter the frequency of CPU host clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock... Host Clock Control is dependent on the CPU being installed. The adjustable range is set the memory clock as required. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X5.33. Important It is set the memory clock. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6...
... the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to alter the frequency of CPU host clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock... Host Clock Control is dependent on the CPU being installed. The adjustable range is set the memory clock as required. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X5.33. Important It is set the memory clock. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6...
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... from -0.600V to 1.835V. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 0.725V ~ 1.835V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to +0.600V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU NorthBridge VID voltage.
... from -0.600V to 1.835V. Normal Supplies the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 0.725V ~ 1.835V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to +0.600V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU NorthBridge VID voltage.
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... Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one 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 item to None so the ...system will skip the detection of the currently installed hard drive. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 28 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two...
... Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one 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 item to None so the ...system will skip the detection of the currently installed hard drive. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 28 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two...
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.../DVD Boot Option Set this item to EFI if you to determine whether to move it up or down on the list. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this submenu are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in the BIOS Main Menu. - 29 - Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to those under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in this setting. (Default: Auto) Hard ...
.../DVD Boot Option Set this item to EFI if you to determine whether to move it up or down on the list. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this submenu are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability ...F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in the BIOS Main Menu. - 29 - Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to those under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in this setting. (Default: Auto) Hard ...
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...to install operating systems that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (...Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in a low-power mode that support Native mode. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for the SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI...
...to install operating systems that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (...Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in a low-power mode that support Native mode. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for the SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI...
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... chassis cover is not connected or fails. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to...
... chassis cover is not connected or fails. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 34 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to...
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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 Fail-Safe... PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load the safest BIOS default settings. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets...
...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... PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load the safest BIOS default settings. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets...
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...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load ... 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...
...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load ... 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...
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...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 ...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...