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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 RTL8111D PCI Express Bus x4 x1 ATA-133/...
Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 LGA1156 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RJ45 RTL8111D PCI Express Bus x4 x1 ATA-133/...
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® H55 Express Chipset 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 ...1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1...
...LGA1156 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU Intel® H55 Express Chipset 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 ...1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the Chipset: - 1...
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... Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU...
... Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To use the onboard D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI ports, you must install an Intel CPU...
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... of the CPU. • Do not 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. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam... sure that the system bus frequency be set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... of the CPU. • Do not 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. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam... sure that the system bus frequency be set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read...
... specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read...
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... the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on the socket. Follow the steps ...below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on the socket. Follow the steps ...below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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..., use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - It allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
..., use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - It allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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... Ratio QPI Link Speed >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E2 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB...
... Ratio QPI Link Speed >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control x BCLK Frequency (Mhz) Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 1333 PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive PCI Express Clock...[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size CPU Temperature PCH Temperature Vcore DRAM Voltage E2 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB...
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... more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is from 100 MHz to emit PROCHOT signals. The adjustable...speed. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Important: It is dependent on XMP memory module(s) to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is...
... more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item appears only if you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Only allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is from 100 MHz to emit PROCHOT signals. The adjustable...speed. >>>>> Standard Clock Control Base Clock(BCLK) Control Enables or disables the control of CPU base clock. Important: It is dependent on XMP memory module(s) to manually set in accordance with unlocked clock ratio is enabled. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. (Note 1) This item is...
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...: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main...
...: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the three items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main...
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... settings below to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. ... Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto...
... settings below to be configurable. Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the CPU being used. ... Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is dependent on the XMP memory. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRCD Options are : Auto...
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... Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help... Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E2 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 24oC 40oC Vcore...
... Enabled) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I.T Current Status } Advanced Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help... Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size E2 133.27 MHz 3198.42 MHz 1332.80 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature PCH Temperature 24oC 40oC Vcore...
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... Channel 3 Master } IDE Channel 4 Master } IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... Channel 3 Master } IDE Channel 4 Master } IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 1022M 1024M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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... errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25",... 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Head Number of extended memory. The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the...
... errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25",... 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. Head Number of extended memory. The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the...
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Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to speed up the system boot-up or down on the list. Quick Boot Enables or ...
Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Delay For HDD (Secs) Backup BIOS Image to speed up the system boot-up or down on the list. Quick Boot Enables or ...
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... onboard graphics. Set this item to set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is corrupted, it will use only this feature. porting software ...working with its sup- This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 ...
... onboard graphics. Set this item to set this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is corrupted, it will use only this feature. porting software ...working with its sup- This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. The ad- Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4 ...
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... stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
... stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
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Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of it. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...
Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of it. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • ...