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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 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-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 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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Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006
Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Nov. 10, 2006
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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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 CLR_CMOS TSB43AB23 BATTERY F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F1_1394 F2_1394 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED SYS_FAN - 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 CLR_CMOS TSB43AB23 BATTERY F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F1_1394 F2_1394 CI F_PANEL PWR_LED SYS_FAN - 7 -
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... 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64...
... 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64...
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..., hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Check the CPU pins to see that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into position making sure that the system bus...
..., hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Check the CPU pins to see that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into position making sure that the system bus...
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..., specifications and brand be used can be installed in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Before installing...
..., specifications and brand be used can be installed in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Before installing...
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... the expansion card. 6. To install a VGA card or to release an installed card, users can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can...
... the expansion card. 6. To install a VGA card or to release an installed card, users can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can...
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... 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 9 9 19 10 5 17 1812 11 16 11) F_PANEL 12) PWR_LED 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_I 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 17) F1_1394 / F2_1394 18...
... 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 9 9 19 10 5 17 1812 11 16 11) F_PANEL 12) PWR_LED 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_I 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 17) F1_1394 / F2_1394 18...
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... to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN connector to the PCIE x16 slot. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). English 3) PCIE_12V...
... to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN connector to the PCIE x16 slot. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). English 3) PCIE_12V...
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... cord in order to the manufacturer's instructions. 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 work properly. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. English SATAII1...
... cord in order to the manufacturer's instructions. 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 work properly. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 - Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. English SATAII1...
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... while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on /off. 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...
... while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on /off. 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...
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... the device unable to work or even damage it . 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 - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
... the device unable to work or even damage it . 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 - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
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... Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. M55S-S3 FAa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : XpressRecovery2, : Boot Menu 09/28/2006-NV-MCP55S-6A61JG07C-00 Press F12 Boot Menu ==... The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) Once you to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of the current CMOS settings as usual. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you can create up to make a record of them a name. You can use < ...
... Recovery F11 : Save CMOS to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. M55S-S3 FAa . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : XpressRecovery2, : Boot Menu 09/28/2006-NV-MCP55S-6A61JG07C-00 Press F12 Boot Menu ==... The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) Once you to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of the current CMOS settings as usual. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you can create up to make a record of them a name. You can use < ...
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... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display-only Month Day Year The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave devices setup. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are...
... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display-only Month Day Year The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave devices setup. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE/SATA devices are...
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... priority by Legacy LAN. Note that there will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
... priority by Legacy LAN. Note that there will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
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It will operate in ATA mode. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - It will operate in ATA mode. NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the second SATA controller. (...
It will operate in ATA mode. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - It will operate in ATA mode. NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the second SATA controller. (...
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... IEEE 1394 function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show N/A. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... 1. For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short...
... IEEE 1394 function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will show N/A. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - English When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... 1. For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short...
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...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to power on the 5VSB lead. Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from Suspend Disabled Enabled Disable ... Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button...
...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to power on the 5VSB lead. Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from Suspend Disabled Enabled Disable ... Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button...