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GA-M59SLI-S5 / GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-M59SLIS5-1003R * 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-M59SLI-S5 / GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-M59SLIS5-1003R * 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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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installation of ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installation of ...
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GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X Socket AM2 R_1394 ATX COMA LPT USB LAN1 USB LAN2 F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Marvell 88E1116 AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Northbridge GA-M59SLI-S5 PCIE_16_1 IDE1 FDD SATAII5 SATAII4... SYS_FAN CODEC PCIE_2 PCIE_8 CD_IN SPDIF_I PCIE_16_2 IT8716 PCI1 PCI2 CI TPM F1_1394 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge SATAII1 SATAII3 TSB43AB23 SATAII0 SATAII2 GIGABYTE SATA2 BAT Backup BIOS ...
GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X Socket AM2 R_1394 ATX COMA LPT USB LAN1 USB LAN2 F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Marvell 88E1116 AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Northbridge GA-M59SLI-S5 PCIE_16_1 IDE1 FDD SATAII5 SATAII4... SYS_FAN CODEC PCIE_2 PCIE_8 CD_IN SPDIF_I PCIE_16_2 IT8716 PCI1 PCI2 CI TPM F1_1394 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge SATAII1 SATAII3 TSB43AB23 SATAII0 SATAII2 GIGABYTE SATA2 BAT Backup BIOS ...
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... Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Storage O.S Support Memory Expanstion Slots Socket AM2 for Serial ATA GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (JSATAII0, JSATAII1), allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD...
... Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Storage O.S Support Memory Expanstion Slots Socket AM2 for Serial ATA GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (JSATAII0, JSATAII1), allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD...
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..., the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 4) Silent Pipe only for GA-M59SLI-S5. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install...
..., the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 4) Silent Pipe only for GA-M59SLI-S5. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install...
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...surface of the CPU. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 16 - The CPU cooler may adhere to the cooler manual for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler.... Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer...
...surface of the CPU. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 16 - The CPU cooler may adhere to the cooler manual for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler.... Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer...
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... the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to be enabled if only one memory module is recommended to use memory modules of ...
... the Dual Channel Technology. Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to be enabled if only one memory module is recommended to use memory modules of ...
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...and chips. You need a power supply that can provide sufficient and stable power to configure an SLI system on the GAM59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 motherboard. Please refer to the table below to check recommended power for different systems. If you wish to enable the SLI function... display performance. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 20 - This section introduces steps to your overall system configurations. Before you want to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH...
...and chips. You need a power supply that can provide sufficient and stable power to configure an SLI system on the GAM59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 motherboard. Please refer to the table below to check recommended power for different systems. If you wish to enable the SLI function... display performance. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 20 - This section introduces steps to your overall system configurations. Before you want to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH...
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System will appear. Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 22 - English Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box. The NVIDIA control panel will restart after you click Apply. Then the SLI configuration is completed.
System will appear. Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 22 - English Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box. The NVIDIA control panel will restart after you click Apply. Then the SLI configuration is completed.
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... to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to MIC In jack. Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Please refer to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, ... FDD 20) CLR_CMOS 10) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 / 21) C I SATAII4 / SATAII5 22) BAT 11) JSATAII0 / JSATAII1 Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 24 - Microphone must be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- English Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
... to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to MIC In jack. Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Please refer to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, ... FDD 20) CLR_CMOS 10) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 / 21) C I SATAII4 / SATAII5 22) BAT 11) JSATAII0 / JSATAII1 Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 24 - Microphone must be connected to the 2-/4-/6-/8- English Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
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... system will not start . If you wish to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. Caution! Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. If you use a power supply that provides ATX 12V (2x2) power connector, please connect the ATX 12V power ... 4 ATX_12V_2X Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND GND GND GND +12V +12V +12V +12V Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 25 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is used (400W or greater).
... system will not start . If you wish to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. Caution! Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. If you use a power supply that provides ATX 12V (2x2) power connector, please connect the ATX 12V power ... 4 ATX_12V_2X Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND GND GND GND +12V +12V +12V +12V Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 25 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is used (400W or greater).
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English ATX (Power Connector) 13 1 24 12 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 26 -
English ATX (Power Connector) 13 1 24 12 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 26 -
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One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for GA-M59SLI-S4. If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Before attaching the IDE cable, ... on the IDE device). Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND 8) IDE1 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 28 -
One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for GA-M59SLI-S4. If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Before attaching the IDE cable, ... on the IDE device). Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND 8) IDE1 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 28 -
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... HD+ HD- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 30 -
... HD+ HD- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 30 -
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...) Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 1 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 32 - Pin No. Pin No. English 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it.
...) Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 1 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 32 - Pin No. Pin No. English 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it.
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Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 34 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Only for optional TPM cable. 2 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 19 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET VCC5 LAD3 ... use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. English 19) TPM Connector (Trusted Platform Module) Please contact your nearest dealer for GA-M59SLI-S5.
Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 34 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Only for optional TPM cable. 2 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 19 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET VCC5 LAD3 ... use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. English 19) TPM Connector (Trusted Platform Module) Please contact your nearest dealer for GA-M59SLI-S5.
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...Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for GA-M59SLI-S5. - 37 - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. Because BIOS flashing is turned ... but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".... or make changes General help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. CMOS Profiles Main Menu The on-line description of the screen. When the power...
...Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for GA-M59SLI-S5. - 37 - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. Because BIOS flashing is turned ... but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".... or make changes General help window that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. CMOS Profiles Main Menu The on-line description of the screen. When the power...
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GA-M59SLI-S5 F2 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : XpressRecovery2, For Boot Menu 05/29/2006-C51/MCP55-6A61JG03C-00 Press F12 Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 ... select among the items and press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of the current CMOS settings as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 38 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award...
GA-M59SLI-S5 F2 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : XpressRecovery2, For Boot Menu 05/29/2006-C51/MCP55-6A61JG03C-00 Press F12 Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 ... select among the items and press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and give each of the current CMOS settings as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 38 - The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award...
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... On Base Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . to Dec. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 40 - Through Dec. Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to...
... On Base Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . to Dec. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 40 - Through Dec. Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to...
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... Floppy Drives. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will stop for a keyboard error; GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 42 - Drive B is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the...Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive B Drive A is present during power up. Halt on the motherboard. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will be prompted. Extended Memory The BIOS...
... Floppy Drives. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will stop for a keyboard error; GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 42 - Drive B is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the...Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive B Drive A is present during power up. Halt on the motherboard. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will be prompted. Extended Memory The BIOS...