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GA-M52S-S3P AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-M52SS3P-2001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-M52S-S3P AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-M52SS3P-2001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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... TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. sive global distributor of the motherboard is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our...
... TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. sive global distributor of the motherboard is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our...
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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-M52S-S3P 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 the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-M52S-S3P 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 the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) SATA bracket (Part No.12CF1-3SATPW-11R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-M52S-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) SATA bracket (Part No.12CF1-3SATPW-11R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-M52S-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL Socket AM2 ATX OPTICAL COMA LPT USB USB LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO GA-M52S-S3P DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Realtek 8110SC PCIE_1 IDE PCIE_16 BIOS BATTERY PCIE_2 nVIDIA® CODEC SPDIF_O CLR_CMOS PCI1 nForce 520 CD_IN SPDIF_I IT8716 CI PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 FDD SATAII3 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII0 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB3 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -
GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL Socket AM2 ATX OPTICAL COMA LPT USB USB LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO GA-M52S-S3P DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Realtek 8110SC PCIE_1 IDE PCIE_16 BIOS BATTERY PCIE_2 nVIDIA® CODEC SPDIF_O CLR_CMOS PCI1 nForce 520 CD_IN SPDIF_I IT8716 CI PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 FDD SATAII3 SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII0 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB3 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED - 7 -
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...when handling electronic components such as a result of your dealer. Hardware Installation English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components...
...when handling electronic components such as a result of your dealer. Hardware Installation English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components...
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...FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus 2000 MHz FSB Chipset ... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio ...S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 10 -
...FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus 2000 MHz FSB Chipset ... Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Audio Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio ...S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 10 -
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.... (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 - Hardware Installation
.... (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU: • Make sure that ... the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 12 -
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU: • Make sure that ... the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 12 -
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... the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket...
... the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket...
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Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the retention frame. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 14 - Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side ...CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on... Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug...
Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the retention frame. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 14 - Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side ...CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on... Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug...
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... only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ... supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •...
... only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ... supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •...
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.... Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 16 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction...
.... Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 16 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction...
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... end of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... end of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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...called a printer port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Serial Port Use the serial port to 1 Gbps data rate. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 18 - The parallel port is not established • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that your audio system provides ...provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it ...
...called a printer port. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Serial Port Use the serial port to 1 Gbps data rate. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 18 - The parallel port is not established • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that your audio system provides ...provides Internet connection at up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it ...
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... devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 20 - English 1-7 Internal Connectors 2 1 3 11 9 17 14 12 13 16 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 6 7 15 10 5 84 10...
... devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 20 - English 1-7 Internal Connectors 2 1 3 11 9 17 14 12 13 16 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 6 7 15 10 5 84 10...
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...main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When ... into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (400W or greater).
...main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. When ... into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (400W or greater).
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...the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 22 - The black connector wire is used to connect a floppy disk drive. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a... is the ground wire. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses...
...the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 22 - The black connector wire is used to connect a floppy disk drive. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a... is the ground wire. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses...
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... is turned off when the system is operating. Replace the battery. 4. The LED is off . Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 24 - You may be lost. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for...
... is turned off when the system is operating. Replace the battery. 4. The LED is off . Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 24 - You may be lost. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for...