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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * 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-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * 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-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006
Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006
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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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
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 the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
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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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... cables and power connectors are required for warranty validation. 2. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not remove the stickers on an uneven surface. 7. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5.... Prior to installation, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. These stickers are connected...
... cables and power connectors are required for warranty validation. 2. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not remove the stickers on an uneven surface. 7. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5.... Prior to installation, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. These stickers are connected...
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... In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2...
... In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2...
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... is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 serial port (COMA) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 serial port (COMA) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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.... 3. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Do not force the CPU into the socket. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU... lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the motherboard) prior to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. Fig...
.... 3. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Do not force the CPU into the socket. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU... lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the motherboard) prior to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. Fig...
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... heat paste. English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). The CPU cooler may adhere to the cooler manual for...
... heat paste. English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). The CPU cooler may adhere to the cooler manual for...
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... the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used . 2. Then push it down. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules,... please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into ...
... the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used . 2. Then push it down. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules,... please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into ...
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...the latch as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below...BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Install related driver ...
...the latch as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below...BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Install related driver ...
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... detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 12 11 9 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI 17) BATTERY - 18 - MIC In The...
... detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 12 11 9 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI 17) BATTERY - 18 - MIC In The...
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... The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to handle the system voltage requirements. Caution! Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable system or a system...+5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on ...
... The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to handle the system voltage requirements. Caution! Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable system or a system...+5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on ...
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.... A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. Please...
.... A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. Please...
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... 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 configured to work or even damage it. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 -
... 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 configured to work or even damage it. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 -
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English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 -
English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 -
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to ...
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to ...
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...for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SETUP screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup... default CMOS value from the Internet. When the power is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When the power is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that...CMOS SRAM. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup
...for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SETUP screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup... default CMOS value from the Internet. When the power is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When the power is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that...CMOS SRAM. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup
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... & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < >... : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the...
... & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < >... : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default settings for your motherboard. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the...