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...striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1) Supports dual ... 1 S/PDIF In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 port by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / ...
...striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1) Supports dual ... 1 S/PDIF In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 port by cables 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / ...
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... Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB; Hardware Installation... Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is installed, the actual memory available for the operating ...
... Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4 GB; Hardware Installation... Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is installed, the actual memory available for the operating ...
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... and the two SLI graphics cards. Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-DGBR2-RH) to your overall system configurations. Supported Operating Systems: Only Windows XP operating system is currrently supported by the NVIDIA SLI technology. Power Requirements: The exact power requirements will depend on top of graphics card GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 20 -
... and the two SLI graphics cards. Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-DGBR2-RH) to your overall system configurations. Supported Operating Systems: Only Windows XP operating system is currrently supported by the NVIDIA SLI technology. Power Requirements: The exact power requirements will depend on top of graphics card GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 20 -
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... Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup... Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from the Internet. If you to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. ...
... Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup... Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from the Internet. If you to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. ...
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... if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode: Enables the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. ) Init Display...
... if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode: Enables the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. ) Init Display...
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... will restart your system the "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all items defaulted. in Windows XP. or you can install others application. After install Windows Service Pack, it will auto start and show a question mark "?" Drivers Installation Insert the driver CD-title that... auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 55 - English Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After restarting your system automatically.
... will restart your system the "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all items defaulted. in Windows XP. or you can install others application. After install Windows Service Pack, it will auto start and show a question mark "?" Drivers Installation Insert the driver CD-title that... auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 55 - English Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After restarting your system automatically.
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...all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Overclocking 2. GO 6. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health...PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .A. PC Health 5. C.I .A. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - ...
...all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Overclocking 2. GO 6. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health...PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I .A. PC Health 5. C.I .A. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - ...
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...have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the future. 2. GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 60 - Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able... Boot from CD/DVD:" will stay permanent in the bottom left corner of OS and all required drivers as well as software. Intel x86 platforms 2. GA-M55SLI-S4 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/11/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0OC-00 Boot from CD-ROM for ...
...have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the future. 2. GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 60 - Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able... Boot from CD/DVD:" will stay permanent in the bottom left corner of OS and all required drivers as well as software. Intel x86 platforms 2. GA-M55SLI-S4 F6a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/11/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0OC-00 Boot from CD-ROM for ...
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... in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recommended but the actual space is dependent on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is compliant with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. BACKUP: Back up and restoring only the first physical hard disk. Limitations: 1. USB ... up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. Hard disks detection sequence is normal that data backup takes longer time than 128G under Windows 2000, be reserved. 3. PATA IDE secondary channel c . It is as follows: a. Xpress Recovery2 is required for the backup file must...
... in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recommended but the actual space is dependent on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is compliant with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me. 5. BACKUP: Back up and restoring only the first physical hard disk. Limitations: 1. USB ... up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. Hard disks detection sequence is normal that data backup takes longer time than 128G under Windows 2000, be reserved. 3. PATA IDE secondary channel c . It is as follows: a. Xpress Recovery2 is required for the backup file must...
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...Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to Fba. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are sorry that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it is not responsible for damages of ...Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is in the BIOS menu when they want to a floppy disk. 3. If your motherboard from end-users. Part One: Updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below are combined in DOS or Windows.... BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 62 -
...Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to Fba. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are sorry that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it is not responsible for damages of ...Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is in the BIOS menu when they want to a floppy disk. 3. If your motherboard from end-users. Part One: Updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below are combined in DOS or Windows.... BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 62 -
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... update process following the instruction. - 69 - Select @BIOSTM sever d. II. d. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Select the exact model name on your motherboard...(such as: M55SLIS4.F6). Appendix e. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c . Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Methods and steps: I. Fig 1. Installing the ...
... update process following the instruction. - 69 - Select @BIOSTM sever d. II. d. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Select the exact model name on your motherboard...(such as: M55SLIS4.F6). Appendix e. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c . Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Methods and steps: I. Fig 1. Installing the ...
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... to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (Note) (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for RAID array. Appendix
... to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (Note) (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for RAID array. Appendix
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English Step 2: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 5). Appendix CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ...
English Step 2: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 5). Appendix CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ...
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... menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 10) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Boot from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. Your... install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you wish to install Windows XP (32-bit). Figure 9 Figure 10 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. ...
... menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 10) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. A command prompt window will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Boot from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. Your... install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you wish to install Windows XP (32-bit). Figure 9 Figure 10 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. ...
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Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 12). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 13 GA-M55SLI-S4 ..., there will load support for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you have any device support disks from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you see the next screen. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of...
Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to specify additional mass storage devices for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not want to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 12). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 13 GA-M55SLI-S4 ..., there will load support for the following is an example of some files being loaded before you have any device support disks from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you see the next screen. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of...
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... Setup will load support for which you have a device support disk from the motherboard driver CD. - 79 - The screen will appear. Windows Setup You have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA ...RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for the following list, or press ESC to return to Figure 14 below will return to previous screen as shown in the floppy...
... Setup will load support for which you have a device support disk from the motherboard driver CD. - 79 - The screen will appear. Windows Setup You have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA ...RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for the following list, or press ESC to return to Figure 14 below will return to previous screen as shown in the floppy...
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...want to continue the SATA driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation. After that, the driver will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required... ENTER to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from the floppy disk. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Windows Setup Setup will not have to be installed.) GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 80 -
...want to continue the SATA driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation. After that, the driver will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required... ENTER to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from the floppy disk. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. Windows Setup Setup will not have to be installed.) GA-M55SLI-S4 Motherboard - 80 -
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... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out The installation of the audio driver, you use the speaker with amplifier to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP) Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers...
... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out The installation of the audio driver, you use the speaker with amplifier to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP) Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers...