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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 ...
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 ...
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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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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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA® nForce 430 Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors ...
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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA® nForce 430 Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors ...
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... on the CPU prior to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig.1 Socket Lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Move...
... on the CPU prior to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig.1 Socket Lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Move...
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... down. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket...
... down. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket...
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... memory modules are to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M55plus-S3G supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS 4 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII_4 - Dual Channel mode will double. Due to CPU limitation...
... memory modules are to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M55plus-S3G supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS 4 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII_4 - Dual Channel mode will double. Due to CPU limitation...
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... computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Power on the slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left...
... computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Power on the slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left...
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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 - MIC...
... 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 - MIC...
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... CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to the FDD drive. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires...
... CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to the FDD drive. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires...
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to the instructions on Page 79 about the software ...
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to the instructions on Page 79 about the software ...
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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. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). 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. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). 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-
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... jumper to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 -
... jumper to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 -
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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 select a device, then press ...+F1" to accept . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to exit this chapter are for...
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 select a device, then press ...+F1" to accept . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to exit this chapter are for...
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... four options are: CHS/LBA/Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system...
... four options are: CHS/LBA/Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system...
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... Floppy Seek Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled 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 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by LS120. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as...
... Floppy Seek Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled 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 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by LS120. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as...
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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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... invoke the boot ROM of wires, the Status field will show N/A. If no cable problem is detected on a specified pair of the onboard LAN chip. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short might occur...
... invoke the boot ROM of wires, the Status field will show N/A. If no cable problem is detected on a specified pair of the onboard LAN chip. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... For example, if it shows Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short might occur...