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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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA® nForce 430 Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors with...
...; 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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA® nForce 430 Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors with...
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... standards for the peripherals. Please take note of the CPU. Please set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the CPU. 3. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the CPU cooler is positioned into the socket. It is designated on the CPU prior to see that none are...
... standards for the peripherals. Please take note of the CPU. Please set the CPU host frequency in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the CPU. 3. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the CPU cooler is positioned into the socket. It is designated on the CPU prior to see that none are...
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... socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the...
... socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the...
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... left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer...
... left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer...
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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 In...
... 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 In...
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.... The black connector wire is used 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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the cable...
.... The black connector wire is used 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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the cable...
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... 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 to work or even damage it. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel...
... 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 to work or even damage it. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel...
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 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.
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- 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.
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Use this feature only when your local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF ...
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Use this feature only when your local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF ...
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... The 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 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Press to exit this chapter are for ... Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. 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 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 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . Press to exit this chapter are for ... Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. 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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... 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to Sat. IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 -
... 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this to Sat. IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 -
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... USB-HDD. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - Capability Away Mode Init Display First Frame Buffer Size Onboard GPU [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [PEG] [64M...
... USB-HDD. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - Capability Away Mode Init Display First Frame Buffer Size Onboard GPU [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [PEG] [64M...
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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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...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a 10/100 Mbps hub, the Status fields of the onboard LAN chip. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Refer to the fault or short. However, because Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. 2. If no cable problem is...
...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to a 10/100 Mbps hub, the Status fields of the onboard LAN chip. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Refer to the fault or short. However, because Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. 2. If no cable problem is...
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... An incoming call via modem can set "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 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button...
... An incoming call via modem can set "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 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button...