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GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MS2V-1301R
GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MS2V-1301R
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Motherboard GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Aug. 6, 2010 Motherboard GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 Aug. 6, 2010
Motherboard GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Aug. 6, 2010 Motherboard GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 Aug. 6, 2010
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...any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product ... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to the specifications...
...any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For detailed product ... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to the specifications...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H55M-S2V/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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-H55M-S2V/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 ...
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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 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2V or 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-S2V or 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.
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DVIj VGA DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Level Shifterj R_USB3 LGA1156 R_USB2 R_USB1 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek PCI1 RTL8111E PCI2 BAT GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 Intel® H55 CODEC PCIEX1 SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 iTE IT8720 ATX M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. - 7 -
DVIj VGA DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Level Shifterj R_USB3 LGA1156 R_USB2 R_USB1 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX16 Realtek PCI1 RTL8111E PCI2 BAT GA-H55M-S2V GA-H55M-S2 Intel® H55 CODEC PCIEX1 SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 iTE IT8720 ATX M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS F_PANEL j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. - 7 -
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GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard 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 x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Intel® H55 FDI Interface DMI Interface DVIj D-Sub Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speakcer Out ) Line Out (Front Speakcer Out ) Line In (Rear Speakcer Out ) j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. - 8 -
GA-H55M-S2V/GA-H55M-S2 Motherboard 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 x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 RJ45 Realtek RTL8111E x1 Intel® H55 FDI Interface DMI Interface DVIj D-Sub Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speakcer Out ) Line Out (Front Speakcer Out ) Line In (Rear Speakcer Out ) j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. - 8 -
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... best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of your hardware components are connected. • ... electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure the...
... best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of your hardware components are connected. • ... electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure the...
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... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (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... 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 - Hardware Installation
... Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm j Only for GA-H55M-S2V. (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... 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU Hardware Installation - 12 - LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket ... the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease 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 - LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket ... the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 1: Gently...
... CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is under the shoulder screw. Step 5: Push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Remove the CPU socket cover as well. B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 1: Gently...
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...After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction... surface of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation - 14 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to ...
...After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction... surface of the CPU cooler to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation - 14 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to ...
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...it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect ... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory.
...it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect ... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory.
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Place the memory module on the...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Place the memory module on the...
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... prevent hardware damage. 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.
... prevent hardware damage. 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.
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... Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN ...etc. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 ...
... Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Use this audio jack for GA-H55M-S2V (Note 1) To use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. RJ-45 LAN ...etc. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 ...
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Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 8 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 2 5 10 4 9 7 6) BAT 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 10) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 19 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: ...
Hardware Installation 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 8 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 2 5 10 4 9 7 6) BAT 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 10) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 19 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: ...
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... be used that can lead to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable...
... be used that can lead to all devices are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable...
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... the fan headers to your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The...
... the fan headers to your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to prevent your SATA hard drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The...
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... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header.
... 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header.