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... For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your...
... For instructions on how to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2010 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Check your...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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... memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 ...system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®...
... memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset Intel® H55 ...system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium®...
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...and dam- LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU ...cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation - 12 - If ...
...and dam- LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU ...cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation - 12 - If ...
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...the Memory 1-4-1 Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Hardware Installation If ...foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is...
...the Memory 1-4-1 Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. Hardware Installation If ...foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is...
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... front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. D-Sub Port (Note) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. Do not rock it straight out from...
... front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. D-Sub Port (Note) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. Do not rock it straight out from...
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... plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on how to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable...
... plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on how to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable...
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... manually set the QPI clock ratio. The adjustable range is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to...
... manually set the QPI clock ratio. The adjustable range is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that an overheating is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted to lower CPU performance to...
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... Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup - 38 -
... Isochronous Support Determines whether to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. BIOS Setup - 38 -
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...the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device ...set the date. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by using one of cylinders. Options are : Auto (default), Large....
...the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device ...set the date. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by using one of cylinders. Options are : Auto (default), Large....
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... USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA...
... USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. (Default) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA...
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... button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. When prompted for your Windows 7/Vista operating system.... Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system, enter the password and press .
... button on the Windows 98 keyboard to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, you install 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. When prompted for your Windows 7/Vista operating system.... Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system, enter the password and press .
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... Enabled. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 49 -
... Enabled. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 49 -
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...Default to restore to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Unique Features - 64 - The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and...Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s).
...Default to restore to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Unique Features - 64 - The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to achieve desired system performance. (Note) After making changes in Windows environment. The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and...Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s).