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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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... fit perfectly into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into their holes. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU. 3. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware...
... fit perfectly into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into their holes. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU. 3. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware...
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... memory capacity and specifications. It is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. Then push...
... memory capacity and specifications. It is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. Then push...
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... from the operating system. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the PCI Express x16 slot. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your...
... from the operating system. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the PCI Express x16 slot. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your...
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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 - Microphone must...
... 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 - Microphone must...
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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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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector, ...
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector, ...
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Pin No. 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). 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.
Pin No. 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). 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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... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to avoid improper use of this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Connector) The S/PDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data...
... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to avoid improper use of this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Connector) The S/PDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data...
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..., Inc. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - 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 select a device, then...
..., Inc. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - 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 select a device, then...
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... is display-only Month The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. IDE/SATA Device Setup. to Dec. For example, 1 p.m. to Sat. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 2098 KLJI: Move...
... is display-only Month The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. IDE/SATA Device Setup. to Dec. For example, 1 p.m. to Sat. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 2098 KLJI: Move...
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... Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Press to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - Note that there will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. LS120 Select your boot device priority by...
... Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Press to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - Note that there will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. LS120 Select your boot device priority by...
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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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... LAN cable. If no LAN cable is detected on Pair 1-2. Disabled Disable this function. If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - This feature will be the approximate distance to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function...
... LAN cable. If no LAN cable is detected on Pair 1-2. Disabled Disable this function. If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - This feature will be the approximate distance to invoke the boot ROM of the attached LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function...
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... Modem Ring On USB Resume from Suspend 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 - to POWER ON system. Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value) Power-On by Alarm You can awake...
... Modem Ring On USB Resume from Suspend 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 - to POWER ON system. Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value) Power-On by Alarm You can awake...