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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) 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 ... 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) 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 ... 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 -
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO PCI3 GA-M55plus-S3G TSB43AB23 IT8716 REV: 3.0 PCI4 CI SATAII0_1 IDE1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED FDD F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 -
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO PCI3 GA-M55plus-S3G TSB43AB23 IT8716 REV: 3.0 PCI4 CI SATAII0_1 IDE1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED FDD F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 -
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... CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper Transport Bus nVIDIA® nForce 430 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
... CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper Transport Bus nVIDIA® nForce 430 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
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... CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports ...Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm ...
... CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports ...Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm ...
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A memory module can be installed in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. Before... modules, please comply with each slot. Please make sure that the memory used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used . 2. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with ...
A memory module can be installed in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. Before... modules, please comply with each slot. Please make sure that the memory used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used . 2. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with ...
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...below: 1. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to release the card. Power on the slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 -...card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Read ...
...below: 1. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to release the card. Power on the slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 -...card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Read ...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to work ...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to work ...
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... the computer. - 27 - Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. You...
... the computer. - 27 - Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. You...
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...Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is turned on, pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade ...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the ...
...Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is turned on, pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade ...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the ...
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... "Ctrl+F1" to accept . If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-...reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset ...
... "Ctrl+F1" to accept . If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-...reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system is not stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset ...
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe .... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe .... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. ...
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...Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for the hard drive. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this to select this option for faster system start up . ...of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or maximum allowed in . GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - ...
...Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for the hard drive. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this to select this option for faster system start up . ...of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or maximum allowed in . GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - ...
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...the appropriate option based on The category determines whether the computer will stop for a keyboard or disk error; All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory ... capacity. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. This is detected during the POST. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp...
...the appropriate option based on The category determines whether the computer will stop for a keyboard or disk error; All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory ... capacity. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. This is detected during the POST. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp...
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... the type of floppy disk drive by track number. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Disabled Disable...
... the type of floppy disk drive by track number. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Disabled Disable...
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.../write errors and to onboard VGA. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Onboard VGA Set Init Display First to issue warnings when thirdparty hardware monitor utility is installed. BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode...
.../write errors and to onboard VGA. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Onboard VGA Set Init Display First to issue warnings when thirdparty hardware monitor utility is installed. BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode...
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... function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. BIOS Setup English On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disabled Disable onboard...
... function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. BIOS Setup English On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disabled Disable onboard...
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...Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disable onboard LPT port. BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.... Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ECP+...
...Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disable onboard LPT port. BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.... Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ECP+...
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... can press the key to set the password here. KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" is set the Keyboard Power On password. BIOS Setup Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set to Password, you can set the Keyboard Power On Password. AC Back Function Soft...
... can press the key to set the password here. KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" is set the Keyboard Power On password. BIOS Setup Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set to Password, you can set the Keyboard Power On Password. AC Back Function Soft...
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.... 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. Enabled When this function is opened, Case Opened will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. BIOS Setup If the case is enabled, CPU fan will show "No." CPU Smart FAN Control (Note) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN...
.... 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. Enabled When this function is opened, Case Opened will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. BIOS Setup If the case is enabled, CPU fan will show "No." CPU Smart FAN Control (Note) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN...