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...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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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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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... insertion design. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps ...when you are designed so that the memory used . 2. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. It...
... insertion design. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps ...when you are designed so that the memory used . 2. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. It...
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... steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. Install related driver from the operating system. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your expansion card by the latch at... the card. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Make sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8.
... steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the computer. 3. Install related driver from the operating system. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your expansion card by the latch at... the card. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Make sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from BIOS. 8.
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...+F1" to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for stability. 3. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may...
...+F1" to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for stability. 3. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may...
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... , . Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-...Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS ...
... , . Manual User can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this to select this option for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-...Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS ...
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... 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 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password...
... 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 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password...
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... Set CPU Frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default: Auto) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 44 - English CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, system fan will run at different speed depend- Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you install. (Default: Auto) PCIE...
... Set CPU Frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default: Auto) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 44 - English CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled, system fan will run at different speed depend- Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you install. (Default: Auto) PCIE...
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... performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Load Optimized DefaultsSa(vYe... Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 46 -
... performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Load Optimized DefaultsSa(vYe... Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 46 -
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 48 - Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ...Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXITS(eYt /...
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 48 - Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ...Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXITS(eYt /...
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... completed, subsequent access to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 54 - If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later...
... completed, subsequent access to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 54 - If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later...
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... enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 56 - Part One: Updating BIOS with model name.Fxx. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 ...Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in the BIOS menu when they want to flash BIOS without any claims from Gigabyte...
... enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 56 - Part One: Updating BIOS with model name.Fxx. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3 ...Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in the BIOS menu when they want to flash BIOS without any claims from Gigabyte...
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....y.n.ia.s.a.i.a.b.n.blelBeios Don't TurnCOopfyf PMoLawoianedrRoDOreRMfaeusDletatStSaeytttsoitneBgmasckup Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not turn...Range Protection Disable R>>ea>d>in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. In this stage!! GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 58 - Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection...
....y.n.ia.s.a.i.a.b.n.blelBeios Don't TurnCOopfyf PMoLawoianedrRoDOreRMfaeusDletatStSaeytttsoitneBgmasckup Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not turn...Range Protection Disable R>>ea>d>in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. In this stage!! GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 58 - Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection...
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...: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 60 - Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after system reboots. System will reboot after BIOS has been upgraded. Normally the system redetects all devices after you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter...
...: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 60 - Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after system reboots. System will reboot after BIOS has been upgraded. Normally the system redetects all devices after you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter...
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...same time. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at this stage!! 4. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Press Esc and then Y button to 7 in Part One. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 62 - ...Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DUMpdIaDtiantga BIEOnSabNleow >>>>>>>U>p>d>a>te>>B>IO>>S>f>ro>m....F..l.o..p..p.y Save BIOS to Floppy EnteDr o: nR'tunTurn Off P:oMwoevr eor ReseEt SyCs:tRemeset ...
...same time. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at this stage!! 4. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! Press Esc and then Y button to 7 in Part One. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 62 - ...Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DUMpdIaDtiantga BIEOnSabNleow >>>>>>>U>p>d>a>te>>B>IO>>S>f>ro>m....F..l.o..p..p.y Save BIOS to Floppy EnteDr o: nR'tunTurn Off P:oMwoevr eor ReseEt SyCs:tRemeset ...
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...motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. III. In method I . IV. Please note that motherboard's model name in dialog box. IV. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 64 - Selecting wrong model name will cause system unbooted....your motherboard's model name again. Otherwise, your system won't boot. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's ...
...motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. III. In method I . IV. Please note that motherboard's model name in dialog box. IV. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 64 - Selecting wrong model name will cause system unbooted....your motherboard's model name again. Otherwise, your system won't boot. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's ...
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... SATA-II 1 Primary/Secondary RAID are en- Serial-ATA-II 2 controls the SATAII2 and SATAII3 connectors). GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 66 - For example, if you wish to use for your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals...
... SATA-II 1 Primary/Secondary RAID are en- Serial-ATA-II 2 controls the SATAII2 and SATAII3 connectors). GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 66 - For example, if you wish to use for your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals...
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... Port Disk Model [ ] Add Capacity [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 68 - We recommend you do not want to the default setting--Optimal (64K). Define a New Array - English (3) Configuring RAID set the Striping... Block size. MediaShield IDE ROM BIOS 6.70 Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp. The KB is selected, you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. (Figure 5). The size range ...
... Port Disk Model [ ] Add Capacity [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 68 - We recommend you do not want to the default setting--Optimal (64K). Define a New Array - English (3) Configuring RAID set the Striping... Block size. MediaShield IDE ROM BIOS 6.70 Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp. The KB is selected, you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. (Figure 5). The size range ...
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Figure 13 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you need to manually specify an adapter. Step 1: Restart your system to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could ... Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press S (Figure 14). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 14 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 72 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you need to boot from a ...
Figure 13 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you need to manually specify an adapter. Step 1: Restart your system to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could ... Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press S (Figure 14). S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 14 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 72 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you need to boot from a ...
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... Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to GIGABYTE's website. Answer: If your board doesn't have such jumper, you are only for ? Re-insert the battery to the battery holder...5. AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) ...
... Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to GIGABYTE's website. Answer: If your board doesn't have such jumper, you are only for ? Re-insert the battery to the battery holder...5. AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) ...