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... in the use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example...Manual. For instructions on how 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 information. Documentation Classifications...
... in the use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example...Manual. For instructions on how 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 information. Documentation Classifications...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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 -
The box contents are for reference only. 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. 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 -
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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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... in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card... Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with your computer.
... in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card... Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with your computer.
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... jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. 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 ... a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange...
... jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics. 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 ... a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange...
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...If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 28 - H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00...directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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... Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award...
...If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. BIOS Setup - 28 - H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-7A89TG0GC-00...directly without entering BIOS Setup. 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... Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To exit Boot Menu, press . Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award...
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... drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system and then list all the drivers ...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 mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system....
... drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system and then list all the drivers ...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 mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system....
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 -
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... enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. After you use the backup function in your desktop and select Manage. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to...
... enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Go to Disk Management to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. B. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. C. After you use the backup function in your desktop and select Manage. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to...
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... Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... in the notification area and...
... Disabled Figure 2. Exit... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... in the notification area and...
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...be present on next page.) - 67 - Appendix 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 the page 69. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in...
...be present on next page.) - 67 - Appendix 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 the page 69. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-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. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in...
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...? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the 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 show the advanced options. A: For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before...
...? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the 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 show the advanced options. A: For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before...