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... motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. No part of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission....revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
... motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of GIGABYTE. No part of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission....revision of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully read the User's Manual. 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...
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GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V VGA CPU_FAN Socket FM1 DVI ATX R_USB USB_LAN DDR3_2 DDR3_1 AUDIO Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-A55M-DS2 iTE IT8728 PCIEX1 SATA2_3 AMD A55 SATA2_2 PCI CODEC COM F_AUDIO F_USB1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN SPDIF_O M_BIOS B_BIOS F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-A55M-DS2 motherboard Two SATA cables I/O Shield Motherboard driver disk User's Manual * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V VGA CPU_FAN Socket FM1 DVI ATX R_USB USB_LAN DDR3_2 DDR3_1 AUDIO Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-A55M-DS2 iTE IT8728 PCIEX1 SATA2_3 AMD A55 SATA2_2 PCI CODEC COM F_AUDIO F_USB1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN SPDIF_O M_BIOS B_BIOS F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-A55M-DS2 motherboard Two SATA cables I/O Shield Motherboard driver disk User's Manual * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
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ponents such as a motherboard, APU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the ...
ponents such as a motherboard, APU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the ...
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... two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_1 Due to APU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ••... Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can 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...
... two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_1 Due to APU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ••... Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can 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...
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... header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different...
... header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different...
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.... You may cause 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 remove the jumper cap from...
.... You may cause 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 remove the jumper cap from...
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... from 300 MHz to boot. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to Manual. (Note) This item is recommended that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and .... (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to 2000 MHz. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for display. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...
... from 300 MHz to boot. Options are: Auto (default), 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to Manual. (Note) This item is recommended that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and .... (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to 2000 MHz. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for display. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...
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... to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency.. The adjustable range is set in accordance with the CPU...Memory Clock to X6.66. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to be configurable. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. ...
... to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency.. The adjustable range is set in accordance with the CPU...Memory Clock to X6.66. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to be configurable. X9.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. ...
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...Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay x Four Bank Activate Windows [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto ...Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM2 x Trfc1 for DIMM1 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T, 14T, 16T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, ...
...Bank Interleaving [Enabled] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay x Four Bank Activate Windows [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto ...Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM2 x Trfc1 for DIMM1 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T, 14T, 16T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, ...
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...required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.3V. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.400V. Note: Increasing APU ... increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.400V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to set memory voltage.
...required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to +0.3V. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.400V. Note: Increasing APU ... increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) -0.600V ~ +0.400V The adjustable range is from -0.600V to set memory voltage.
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... your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to the CMOS. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress...
... your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to the CMOS. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress...
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... directives, as well as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). With your product's user's manual and we suggest that protects human health and the environment. Moreover, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical... used batteries properly. Finally, we will help you practice other waste. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of ...
... directives, as well as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). With your product's user's manual and we suggest that protects human health and the environment. Moreover, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical... used batteries properly. Finally, we will help you practice other waste. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling. If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of ...