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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 ... 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 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health ...
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 ... 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 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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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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... CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper Transport Bus nVIDIA® nForce 430 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
... CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper Transport Bus nVIDIA® nForce 430 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
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... CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports ...Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm ...
... CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports ...Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm ...
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... modules have a foolproof insertion design. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is supported by the motherboard. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with...
... modules have a foolproof insertion design. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is supported by the motherboard. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with...
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... card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are... the slot. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 -
... card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are... the slot. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 -
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... IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Hardware Installation Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to work properly. 7 1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 1 7 7 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_0 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 21...
... IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Hardware Installation Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to work properly. 7 1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 1 7 7 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_0 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 21...
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Dispose of explosion if battery is removed. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Hardware Installation Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gently take out the battery and...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 4. Dispose of explosion if battery is removed. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Hardware Installation Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gently take out the battery and...
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... function is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . Q-Flash allows the user to the CMOS SRAM. Status...
... function is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . Q-Flash allows the user to the CMOS SRAM. Status...
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... the system reset to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - 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 < > or < > to...
... the system reset to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - 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 < > or < > to...
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... system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals...
... system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals...
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... Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . The time is 13:00:00. Jan. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit ...1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to Dec. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically ...
... Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . The time is 13:00:00. Jan. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit ...1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to Dec. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to automatically ...
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...3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of currently installed hard drive. Memory The category is display-only ...present during power up. English Access Mode Use this information. The two options are: Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of the BIOS. Hard drive information should be stopped. None No floppy drive installed. 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte...
...3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of currently installed hard drive. Memory The category is display-only ...present during power up. English Access Mode Use this information. The two options are: Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of the BIOS. Hard drive information should be stopped. None No floppy drive installed. 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte...
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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 - Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to exit this function. Press to determine it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device ...Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for the type of floppy disk drive by ZIP. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. ZIP Select your...
... 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 - Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to exit this function. Press to determine it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device ...Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for the type of floppy disk drive by ZIP. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. ZIP Select your...
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... card and a PCI Express VGA card on -chip frame buffer size to Always Enable. - 35 - Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Disable this item to 128 MB. BIOS Setup Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to activate the onboard VGA function.
... card and a PCI Express VGA card on -chip frame buffer size to Always Enable. - 35 - Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Disable this item to 128 MB. BIOS Setup Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to activate the onboard VGA function.
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... USB mouse support. Disabled Disable the RAID function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 37 - BIOS Setup Serial-ATA-II 2 Enabled Enable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.(Default value) Disabled Disable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.
... USB mouse support. Disabled Disable the RAID function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 37 - BIOS Setup Serial-ATA-II 2 Enabled Enable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.(Default value) Disabled Disable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.
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... 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ...Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disable onboard LPT port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. English Onboard 1394 Function Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function....
... 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ...Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disable onboard LPT port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. English Onboard 1394 Function Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function....
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Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to power on PS/2 mouse left button to the system, the system always in "On" state. - 41 - BIOS Setup AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When ...
Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to power on PS/2 mouse left button to the system, the system always in "On" state. - 41 - BIOS Setup AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When ...
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.... (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable CPU/system fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU/system fan fail warning function. BIOS Setup If you install. - 43 - If the case is opened, Case Opened will run at different speed depending on the CPU you want to reset...
.... (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable CPU/system fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU/system fan fail warning function. BIOS Setup If you install. - 43 - If the case is opened, Case Opened will run at different speed depending on the CPU you want to reset...