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... "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0"...61550; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard ...
... "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0"...61550; For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard ...
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...GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the APU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Integrated ...
...GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the APU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 12 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-8 Internal Connectors 14 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 23 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Integrated ...
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GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 AMD APU DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 DVI-D D-Sub Realtek/Atheros UMI GbE LAN RJ45 LAN 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus AMD A55 CODEC Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 6 -
GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 AMD APU DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 DVI-D D-Sub Realtek/Atheros UMI GbE LAN RJ45 LAN 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI Bus AMD A55 CODEC Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s LPC Bus iTE IT8728 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 6 -
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...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for...
...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for...
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.... - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222... the memory. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
.... - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 222... the memory. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Browse to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire...external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Windows 7 operating system - Power off your computer. C. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics ...
... AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Browse to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ and ensure the Enable CrossFire...external graphics card are properly installed. - 12 - Windows 7 operating system - Power off your computer. C. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics ...
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...hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) The front panel design may differ by is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch): CLR_CMOS Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Se(GtuAp-IV,"B)for more information). Message/...Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. DIS_ME GP15_CPT • CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): (GA-IVB) Connects to the ...
...hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) The front panel design may differ by is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch): CLR_CMOS Connects to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Se(GtuAp-IV,"B)for more information). Message/...Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. DIS_ME GP15_CPT • CI (Chassis Intrusion Header): (GA-IVB) Connects to the ...
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...damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the... values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and ...
...damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the... values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and ...
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...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. GA-A55M-DS2 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 :...1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the ...
...the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. GA-A55M-DS2 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 :...1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the ...
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... a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. 2-2 The Main Menu ...
... a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample... enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. 2-2 The Main Menu ...
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...configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 24 - Important It is set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent...the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X6.66. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Manual allows the memory clock ...
...configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 24 - Important It is set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent...the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X6.66. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Manual allows the memory clock ...
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... voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.2V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~+0.2V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to manually set memory voltage.
... voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.2V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~+0.2V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to manually set memory voltage.
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.... - 27 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for an error during the POST. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will skip the ...
.... - 27 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for an error during the POST. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will skip the ...
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...} Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the list. Options are synchronous to exit this submenu are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD...or down on the hard drive you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in this menu when finished. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, ...
...} Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the list. Options are synchronous to exit this submenu are : LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD...or down on the hard drive you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in this menu when finished. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from a GPT partition, ...
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... Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) 2-6 Integrated Peripherals ...installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors....
... Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. HDD S.M.A.R.T. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) 2-6 Integrated Peripherals ...installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors....
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When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 33 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, ...
When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 33 - Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, ...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load...
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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...
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...After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the drivers that shown in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup...
...After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the drivers that shown in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup...
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...enable RAID for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Press the key or to change the Assignment option to configure...Define Menu. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for further configuration. C. To create a new array, press to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard ...
...enable RAID for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Press the key or to change the Assignment option to configure...Define Menu. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for further configuration. C. To create a new array, press to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard ...