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..., transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws...
..., transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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.... (Note 3) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
.... (Note 3) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation Make sure the card is fully ... the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation Make sure the card is fully ... the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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...Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this port for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Microphones must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics....Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) To use ...
...Refer to the instructions on setting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this port for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Microphones must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics....Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) To use ...
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H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00 Function Keys Function ...up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. You... can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the ...
H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00 Function Keys Function ...up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. You... can be based on BIOS Setup settings. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the ...
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... want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to automatically install the utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all...
... want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to automatically install the utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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... BACKUP to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the...
... BACKUP to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 4: After the operating system is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the...
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exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Exit... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... After configuring...
exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... About Q-Share ... Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Exit... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... After configuring...
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... Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. A. Appendix Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to instructions on both ...Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. The picture to the configurations on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel...
... Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. A. Appendix Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to instructions on both ...Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. The picture to the configurations on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel...
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... select Scan for your speaker is still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio driver." Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the instructions on our website and search for High... Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Q: What do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP ...
... select Scan for your speaker is still on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio driver." Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the instructions on our website and search for High... Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Q: What do I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP ...