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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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... connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 -
... connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 -
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... to see that none are bent. Once the CPU is installed on the CPU prior to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Please make sure that...
... to see that none are bent. Once the CPU is installed on the CPU prior to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Please make sure that...
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... the motherboard. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - If you wish to lock the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket.
... the motherboard. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - If you wish to lock the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket.
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... indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - 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...
... indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - 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...
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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 - In addition...
... 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 - In addition...
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... drive. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent the CPU/system from overheating and failure...
... drive. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The types of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent the CPU/system from overheating and failure...
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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 support HD Audio. For optional front panel audio module, ...
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. For optional front panel audio module, ...
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Pin No. 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. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off.
Pin No. 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. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - 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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... the jumper to work or even damage it. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 -
... the jumper to work or even damage it. For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 -
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... 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 - This action makes the system reset to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC...
... 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 - This action makes the system reset to the default settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display-only Month The month, Jan. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Jan. IDE/SATA Device Setup. to set the access mode for faster system start up . The time is 13:00:00. You can...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display-only Month The month, Jan. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Jan. IDE/SATA Device Setup. to set the access mode for faster system start up . The time is 13:00:00. You can...
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... it down the list. Note that there 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 LAN. Disabled Disable this menu. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not be any...
... it down the list. Note that there 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 LAN. Disabled Disable this menu. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not be any...
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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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.../100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will show Short or Open, and the length shown is detected on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - English Onboard LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Disabled Disable this function...
.../100 Mbps environment, their Status fields will show Short or Open, and the length shown is detected on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - English Onboard LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Disabled Disable this function...
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... this function. Disabled Disable this function. If 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 - Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value) USB Resume from Suspend Disabled...
... this function. Disabled Disable this function. If 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 - Enter suspend if button is Enabled. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value) USB Resume from Suspend Disabled...