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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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...and power connectors are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to the installation of Non-Warranty 1. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have these items on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged ... Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. 3. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components...
...and power connectors are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to the installation of Non-Warranty 1. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have these items on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged ... Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. 3. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components...
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... connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 -
... connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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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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... to the plane of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please add an even layer of the motherboard) prior to the unlocked position as shown in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Move... does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. It is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you install the CPU in Fig. 2. Do not force the CPU into place. Once ...and permanent damage of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into their holes. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 -
... to the plane of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please add an even layer of the motherboard) prior to the unlocked position as shown in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Move... does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. It is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you install the CPU in Fig. 2. Do not force the CPU into place. Once ...and permanent damage of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into their holes. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 -
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... CPU overheating. 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 CPU as a result...
... CPU overheating. 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 CPU as a result...
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... DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. The memory... both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 -
... DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. The memory... both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 -
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Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture...
Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture...
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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 - Please refer to...
... 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 - Please refer to...
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..., the result can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. otherwise, please do not remove it. 13 24 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... is unable to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is not connected, the system will not start . English 1/2) ATX_12V/...
..., the result can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. otherwise, please do not remove it. 13 24 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ... is unable to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is not connected, the system will not start . English 1/2) ATX_12V/...
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... cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to connect the FDD cable while the other end 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 prevent the CPU/system from overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V/Speed...
... cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to connect the FDD cable while the other end 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 prevent the CPU/system from overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 CPU_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V/Speed...
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... manufacturer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully while...
... manufacturer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET LINE2_R FSENSE1 FAUDIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully while...
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Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Pin No. English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to the connector.
Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Pin No. English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to the connector.
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... output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to work or even damage it. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Use this feature only when your device has digital output function.
... output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to work or even damage it. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Use this feature only when your device has digital output function.
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...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. When the power is displayed at the bottom... of the motherboard. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and...the numeric value or make changes General help window that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS...
...the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. When the power is displayed at the bottom... of the motherboard. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and...the numeric value or make changes General help window that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS...
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...: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy LAN... CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > ...
...: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy LAN... CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > ...