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......6 Optional Items...6 GA-A55-DS3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-A55-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen...
......6 Optional Items...6 GA-A55-DS3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-A55-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen...
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...; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The1866 MHz memory speed is supported only when one PCI Express graphics card is on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD A series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A75/A55 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules...
...; Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * The1866 MHz memory speed is supported only when one PCI Express graphics card is on the back panel, 8 ports available through the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD A series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A75/A55 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules...
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... the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow...
... the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow...
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... Size to set the following instructions on the PCIEX16 slot. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - System Requirements - Step 3: Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the graphics card and start up your computer. AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - C. Plug the monitor cable into the integrated graphics port on the back panel and restart your computer. A. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to 512MB or 1024MB. - 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard...
... Size to set the following instructions on the PCIEX16 slot. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - System Requirements - Step 3: Remove the monitor cable from the graphics card and plug it into the graphics card and start up your computer. AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - C. Plug the monitor cable into the integrated graphics port on the back panel and restart your computer. A. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to 512MB or 1024MB. - 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard...
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... the jumper. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from overheating. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 CPU_FAN 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin...
... the jumper. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from overheating. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. CPU_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 CPU_FAN 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin...
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... to the instructions on each wire instead of a single plug. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measauruedmieontmmodduulele(X)5,8rAe-fOeCr)to work or even damage it. Hardware Installation DIP 1 23 1 • Audio signals will make the device unable to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide...
... to the instructions on each wire instead of a single plug. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measauruedmieontmmodduulele(X)5,8rAe-fOeCr)to work or even damage it. Hardware Installation DIP 1 23 1 • Audio signals will make the device unable to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide...
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... Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. To exit Boot Menu, press . The LOGO Screen (Default) B. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility...
... Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 32 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. To exit Boot Menu, press . The LOGO Screen (Default) B. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility...
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..., hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only...
..., hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. A user password only...
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... is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is set the VGA Core clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Note) This item is present only when you to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB...
... is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is set the VGA Core clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Note) This item is present only when you to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB...
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... memory clock control item below to be set the memory clock. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T x Four Bank Activate Window Auto -- -- PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X5.33. Important It is set the CPU host frequency. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration...
... memory clock control item below to be set the memory clock. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~14T. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T x Four Bank Activate Window Auto -- -- PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X5.33. Important It is set the CPU host frequency. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration...
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... [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PEG] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in this menu when finished. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C6 Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control C-state Pmin } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password...
... [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PEG] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in this menu when finished. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C6 Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control C-state Pmin } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password...
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Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Capability...
Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Capability...
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... IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2_0~SATA2_3 controller. OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP Port1 as ESP Port2 as ESP Port3 as ESP x Port4 as ESP x Port5 as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE...
... IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2_0~SATA2_3 controller. OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP Port1 as ESP Port2 as ESP Port3 as ESP x Port4 as ESP x Port5 as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE...
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... a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4/5 is set to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
... a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4/5 is set to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port.....
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.... 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 47 - Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support...
.... 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 47 - Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support...
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...or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function...
...or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function...
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... save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete, press any key to return to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC...
... save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is complete, press any key to return to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC...
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... the motherboard driver disk to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. Figure 2 Appendix - 78 - For example, from a floppy disk that in Figure 2, for the AMD A75/A55 Chipset, select 11) hseries AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Press any key to the methods below. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to...
... the motherboard driver disk to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder. Figure 2 Appendix - 78 - For example, from a floppy disk that in Figure 2, for the AMD A75/A55 Chipset, select 11) hseries AHCI/RAID Driver for XP. Press any key to the methods below. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the OS installation. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to...
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... driver during the Windows setup process. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
... driver during the Windows setup process. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver...
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... short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 87 - Appendix A: For motherboards that have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." If your board doesn't have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the...
... short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 87 - Appendix A: For motherboards that have this jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." If your board doesn't have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the...