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...product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." No part...are legally registered to assist in the 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. ...
...product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." No part...are legally registered to assist in the 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. ...
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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 - 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. 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-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. The box contents are for reference only.
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...) 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...4) 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 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in...
...) 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...4) 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 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in...
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... following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down... expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down... expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...adapter. Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect front speakers ...electrical short inside the cable connector. This jack can be connected to this port 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. Only for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to the...
...adapter. Do not rock it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect front speakers ...electrical short inside the cable connector. This jack can be connected to this port 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. Only for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Refer to the...
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H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC-00 Function Keys... Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 28 - 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 ...
H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC-00 Function Keys... Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 28 - 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 ...
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... 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 automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart...8226; Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
... 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 automatically during the driver installation. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. After the system restart...8226; Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
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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 - 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.
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... unallocated space (10 GB or more is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Unique Features - 58 - Go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Please note that...
... unallocated space (10 GB or more is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file to enter Xpress Recovery2. 2. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to check disk allocation. Unique Features - 58 - Go to Disk Management to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Please note that...
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... icon Figure 1. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled...
... icon Figure 1. Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Unique Features Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Disable Incoming Folder ... Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. Data Sharing Enabled...
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... as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. 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 both of the front and...
... as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will be simultaneously processed. Configuring Speakers (The following for each jack through the audio driver. 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 both of the front and...
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... to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. 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: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify...
... to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for hardware changes. 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: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify...