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..., 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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
..., 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. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
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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. 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.
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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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...computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight...with your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot...
...computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight...with your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot...
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Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 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. Use this port. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. RJ-45 LAN Port ...onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you have 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 side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must be used...
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 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. Use this port. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. RJ-45 LAN Port ...onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you have 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 side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you must be used...
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... to set the first boot device without having to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC...Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 ... utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 28 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software...
... to set the first boot device without having to accept. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. H55M-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/09/2010-H55-7A89TG0YC...Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. 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 ... utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 28 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software...
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... system. (The system will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later),...autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. 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...
... system. (The system will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After installing the SP1 (or later),...autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 53 - The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. 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...
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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. Drivers Installation - 54 -
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... size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Using the Backup Function in your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there...
... size requirements vary, depending on your hard drive. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Using the Backup Function in your desktop and select Manage. Please note that if there...
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Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Exit... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use...
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to launch the Q-Share tool. Exit... Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2. Open Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder : C:\Q-ShareFolder Update Q-Share ... exe to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. in the notification area and right-click on the same network, making full use...
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... audio module), 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. Appendix HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to change... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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 the page 69. A.
... audio module), 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. Appendix HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to change... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 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 the page 69. A.
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... jumper to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? 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. In the Main Menu, press + to install. Q: Why is still on after the computer shuts...
... jumper to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? 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. In the Main Menu, press + to install. Q: Why is still on after the computer shuts...