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Manual - Page 1
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0)
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002 12ME-M55S3R-2002R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must ...
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0)
Nov. 10, 2006
Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0)
Nov. 10, 2006
Manual - Page 4
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ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards...
Manual - Page 7
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN KB_MS
ATX_12V ATX
SPDIF_O SPDIFO_OPT
Socket AM2
COMA LPT
PWR_FAN
USB 1394
USB LAN1
Marvell 88E1116
AUDIO
PCIE_12V
F_AUDIO
PCIE_1
CODEC
PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2
SPDIF_I
CD_IN
PCIE_3 PCIE_4 PCI1
IT8716
PCI2
REV: 2.0
FDD
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
GA-M55S-S3
IDE1 SATAII4
SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3
BIOS
nVIDIA®
nForce 550
...
Manual - Page 10
...1 power LED connector
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 10 -
TSB43AB23 chip
Š 3 IEEE1394a ports
Storage
Š nVIDIA® nForce 550
- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices
- 1 IDE connector with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133 support,
allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- English
1-2 Feature Summary
CPU
Š Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports...
Manual - Page 12
.... If you wish to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into place. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 2. The CPU will not insert properly. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 12 - Move the socket lever to the unlocked position...
Manual - Page 15
...module is recommended to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets.
- 15 - To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is installed. 2.
DS/SS DS...Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. Hardware Installation English
Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M55S-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS
DDRII_2 DS/SS -
Manual - Page 18
... be connected to Line In jack.
channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information.
1-7 Connectors Introduction
3 14
6
2 8
13
15 14
7 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) PCIE_12V 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN 6) PWR_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 9) SATAII1 / 2 / 3 / 4 10) BATTERY
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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9
19 10 5
17 1812 11 16 11) F_PANEL 12) PWR_LED 13) F_AUDIO 14...
Manual - Page 20
... fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition
1
GND
2
+12V
3
Sense
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 20 - Remember to connect the CPU/system/power fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN connector to the PCIE x16 slot. Connect this connector depending on your system...
Manual - Page 22
... them short for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in and turn on the computer. SATAII4
Pin No. Plug the power cord in order to work properly. Definition
1
GND
2
TXP
3
TXN
4
GND
1
5
RXN
6
RXP
7
7
GND
10) BATTERY
Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 22 - Turn off the computer and...
Manual - Page 24
...AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 24 - English
12) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is configured to support HD Audio. Definition
1
MIC
2
GND
3
MIC Power
4
NC
5
Line Out (R)
6
NC
7
NC
8
No Pin
9
Line Out (L)
10
NC
By default, the audio driver is on...
Manual - Page 26
... the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it . Pin No. Definition
2
10
1
9
1
TPA+
2
TPA-
3
GND
4
GND
5
TPB+
6
TPB-
7
No Pin
7
Power (12V)
8
Power (12V)
10
GND
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
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Manual - Page 58
... SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For
Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 58 - For
example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to Fba. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are separated into two parts. For example, from Fa3 to a floppy disk. 3.
If your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu. This section only deals with caution!!
The BIOS upgrading guides...
Manual - Page 66
...Please note that motherboard's model name in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to save the current BIOS version. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 66 - It can help you need cannot be found in BIOS unzip file are supported.
2. In method I, if it according to method II. In method I .
In...
Manual - Page 82
...stand for reference purposes. AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error
GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard
- 82 - The situations might differ...
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