Manual
Page 3
... to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical...
... to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical...
Manual
Page 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. 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 -
Manual
Page 11
.... (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...
Manual
Page 17
...bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with the ... the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge...
...bracket to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with the ... the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge...
Manual
Page 18
...Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 18 - 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 an HD... front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. D-Sub Port (Note) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to use the ...
...Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 18 - 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 an HD... front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. D-Sub Port (Note) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to use the ...
Manual
Page 28
H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00 Function Keys ...first. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 28 - The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 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 ...first. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 28 - The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. 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...
Manual
Page 53
Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE 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 the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking...
Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE 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 the drivers that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking...
Manual
Page 54
Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
Manual
Page 58
... Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Unique Features - 58 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. C. Using the Backup Function in...
... Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Unique Features - 58 - Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Go to Disk Management to store the backup image file. C. Using the Backup Function in...
Manual
Page 65
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, ...use of Internet resources. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 65 - exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, ...use of Internet resources. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Exit... Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 4-4 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 65 - exe to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-...
Manual
Page 67
... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on next page.) - 67 - If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when ... 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. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality ...
... front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on next page.) - 67 - If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when ... 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. High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality ...
Manual
Page 73
... Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on the motherboard battery in the BIOS Setup program. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may...: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 73 - Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: Make sure your board doesn't ...
... Troubleshooting 5-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on the motherboard battery in the BIOS Setup program. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may...: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 73 - Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: Make sure your board doesn't ...