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Manual - Page 1
GA-M52L-S3P
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-M52LS3P-1002R
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Table of Contents
Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12
1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4-2 ...
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Box Contents
GA-M52L-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable 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 product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items
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...; nForce 520LE chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector
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Manual - Page 12
... one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket
AM2 Socket
A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One
AM2+/AM2 CPU
GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
- 12 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer...
Manual - Page 14
... lug on the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the CPU. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
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Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the...
Manual - Page 18
... LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
- 18 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Connection/ Speed LED
Activity LED
LAN Port
Connection/Speed LED:
State
Description
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off
10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description Blinking...
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Setup
A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)
System
A password is installed. (Default: Disabled)
Away Mode
Enables or disables Away Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. PEG
Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User
Password...
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3-2 Application Software
This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
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3-6 Download Center
To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
- 56 - The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
Manual - Page 60
... IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. M52LS3P.F1) to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
- 60 - Motherboards that matches your
motherboard model. 2. For...
Manual - Page 64
... defaults. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
- 64 - Step 4: As the system reboots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program.
M52LS3P.F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function
Click Update New BIOS
Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Select the location where you save...
Manual - Page 72
... formatted disk. The 3) NVIDIA GeForce 6100/ nForce 520LE Series RAID Driver(64-Bit) is installed.
(Note 2) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk.
Figure 1
Figure 2
(Note 1) If you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows XP setup process (Note 1). Without the driver, the hard drive may not be...
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... possible computer problems.
(For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error
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To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard
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