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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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... pin 1 location is positioned into its original position. Once the CPU is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU. Please add an even layer of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on...
... pin 1 location is positioned into its original position. Once the CPU is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU. Please add an even layer of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on...
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... BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Please make sure...
... BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Please make sure...
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English 1-5 Installation of the PCI Express x16 slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the ...
English 1-5 Installation of the PCI Express x16 slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the ...
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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 - Stereo speakers...
... 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 - Stereo speakers...
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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 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin (SYS_FAN)/4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
... 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 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin (SYS_FAN)/4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
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Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC 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 ...
Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC 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 ...
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Pin No. 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). 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. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off.
Pin No. 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). 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. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off.
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... or compressed AC3 data to avoid improper use of this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Use this header. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make...
... or compressed AC3 data to avoid improper use of this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Use this header. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make...
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...for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for stability. 3. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use... 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 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated ...
...for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for stability. 3. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use... 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 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated ...
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... 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The time is 13:00:00. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - IDE/SATA Device Setup. to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Dec. to select this option...
... 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The time is 13:00:00. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - IDE/SATA Device Setup. to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Dec. to select this option...
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... your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Disabled Disable this menu. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Use < > or < > to select a device...
... your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Disabled Disable this menu. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Use < > or < > to select a device...
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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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... Status fields of all four pairs of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Disabled Disable this function. Refer to the fault or short. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Pair1-2 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Pair3-6 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Pair4-5 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Pair7-8 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter...
... Status fields of all four pairs of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Disabled Disable this function. Refer to the fault or short. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Pair1-2 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Pair3-6 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Pair4-5 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Pair7-8 Status = Normal / Length = N/A Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter...
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... by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. Soft-Off 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 - If Power-On by Alarm" item to "Enabled" and key in Date/Time to POWER ON system. Disabled Disable this function. Enter suspend...
... by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. Soft-Off 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 - If Power-On by Alarm" item to "Enabled" and key in Date/Time to POWER ON system. Disabled Disable this function. Enter suspend...