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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M52L-S3 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 12 1-3-1 Installing...Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status 45 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 47 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 49 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 49 2-12 Set ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M52L-S3 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 12 1-3-1 Installing...Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status 45 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 47 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 49 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 49 2-12 Set ...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 4 PCI NVIDIA® nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/ nForce 430) RTL 8201CL LAN RJ45 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC BUS IT8716 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Spear Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 4 PCI NVIDIA® nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/ nForce 430) RTL 8201CL LAN RJ45 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel CODEC LPC BUS IT8716 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Spear Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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...of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC883 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out ...S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 4 x PCI slots NVIDIA® nForce 520LE(Geforce 6100/nForce 430) chipset: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-...
...of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC883 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out ...S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL 8201CL chip (10/100 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 4 x PCI slots NVIDIA® nForce 520LE(Geforce 6100/nForce 430) chipset: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-...
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... with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that... came with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is...
... with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that... came with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Turn on the card until it is...
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...-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F6b) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without...
...-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F6b) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without...
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... LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage... Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your...
... LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage... Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 34 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your...
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... and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of... allows the system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 38 -
... and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of... allows the system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 38 -
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... signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 42 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended...
... signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 42 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended...
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.... (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
.... (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 44 - English 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
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...` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc: Quit... Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)?ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ...
...` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc: Quit... Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)?ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ...
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... 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password... specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to make changes. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 50 -
... 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password... specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to make changes. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 50 -
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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save... Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/Nt U)?seYr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load ...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save... Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/Nt U)?seYr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load ...
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English Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 64 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we ... 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/NS)a?veY& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit...
English Step 4: Press and then to load BIOS defaults. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 64 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we ... 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/NS)a?veY& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit...