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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 ...
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 ...
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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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...; 1 CD 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...
...; 1 CD 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...
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... the socket and processor. Do not force the CPU into its original position. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory...
... the socket and processor. Do not force the CPU into its original position. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory...
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Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the computer power is switched off to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can be installed in ...
Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the computer power is switched off to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can be installed in ...
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... the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace the screw to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps...
... the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace the screw to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps...
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... for 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...
... for 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...
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... take note of the cable connects 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 the FDD drive. Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB...
... take note of the cable connects 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 the FDD drive. Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB...
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... audio driver is configured to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect...
... audio driver is configured to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module. Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect...
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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. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No.
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. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No.
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... GND GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of the SPDIF_IO connector. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header.
... GND GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of the SPDIF_IO connector. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header.
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... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The BIOS ..., press "Ctrl+F1" to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to...
... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The BIOS ..., press "Ctrl+F1" to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to...
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... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 4 Master ` IDE Channel 5 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Sun. Through Dec. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from Sun to Sat. Manual User can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect IDE...
... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 4 Master ` IDE Channel 5 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Sun. Through Dec. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from Sun to Sat. Manual User can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically detect IDE...
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.... Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Enabled BIOS searches for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Capability Away Mode...
.... Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Enabled BIOS searches for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Capability Away Mode...
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...] Enabled Enabled [Enabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 36 -
...] Enabled Enabled [Enabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 36 -
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... detect the status of wires, the Status field will show Short or Open and the length shown will show Open and the Length fields show N/A. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start...
... detect the status of wires, the Status field will show Short or Open and the length shown will show Open and the Length fields show N/A. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start...
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... PME as wake up system from 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-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 -
... PME as wake up system from 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-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 -