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GA-H55M-S2 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MS2-1301R
GA-H55M-S2 LGA1156 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors User's Manual Rev. 1301 12ME-H55MS2-1301R
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... technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective...
... technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-H55M-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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Hardware Installation 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 power ...
Hardware Installation 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 power ...
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... of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard...
... of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard...
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... cover from the slot. - 17 - Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted...
... cover from the slot. - 17 - Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted...
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... do so 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults...
... do so 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults...
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... wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set in system halt state. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is installed. When enabled, the CPU...
... wait for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set in system halt state. The item is adjustable only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is installed. When enabled, the CPU...
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... Chipset clock. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to manually set the Chipset clock prior to the CPU clock. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you to set the...
... Chipset clock. The adjustable range is from 90 MHz to adjust the amplitude of the memory being used; PCI Express Clock Drive Allows you to manually set the Chipset clock prior to the CPU clock. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item appears only if you to set the...
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...The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Manual Access Mode Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used...Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to manually enter the specifications of heads. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date ...
...The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Manual Access Mode Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used...Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to manually enter the specifications of heads. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date ...
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...dialog box(es) (e.g. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the ...drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to automatically install the utilities. the Found...
...dialog box(es) (e.g. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the ...drivers that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click No if you wish to automatically install the utilities. the Found...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 54 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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... hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-...f1) to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. What is Q-Flash™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard,...over on the main BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/...
... hard drive must use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. H55M-S2 E11 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/27/2010-H55-...f1) to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. What is Q-Flash™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard,...over on the main BIOS. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/...
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...a power loss or switching off the Internet). Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Failure to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating the BIOS Restart ...for your motherboard is unable to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 63 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS...
...a power loss or switching off the Internet). Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Failure to complete. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. After Updating the BIOS Restart ...for your motherboard is unable to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 63 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS...
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... instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. A. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows...
... instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be simultaneously processed. A. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows...
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...at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous...from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. The separate collection and recycling of electric and ...
...at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that the information contained herein was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous...from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. Under the Directive, used for any responsibility for recycling. The separate collection and recycling of electric and ...