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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
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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...means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual...., translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV:...
...means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual...., translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV:...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 112CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - 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...
...-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 112CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - 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...
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...the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply ... related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •...
...the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply ... related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •...
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... processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 520LE chipset 4 x 1.8V... (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC883 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/...CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 10 -
... processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 520LE chipset 4 x 1.8V... (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC883 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/...CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 10 -
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... 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 - Hardware Installation
... 2) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • ... socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 12 -
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • ... socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 12 -
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... triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into their holes. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the fully locked position.
... triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into their holes. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the fully locked position.
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... removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into...
... removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into...
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...DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - Hardware Installation 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual ... recommended that you are to be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules...
...DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - Hardware Installation 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual ... recommended that you are to be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules...
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... fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 16 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert...
... fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 16 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the slot and then ...
Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the slot and then ...
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... following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 18 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the .... Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Use this feature...
... following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 18 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the .... Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Use this feature...
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... 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_I 14) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •..., be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your computer. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 20 -
... 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_I 14) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) CI 17) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •..., be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your computer. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 20 -
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... power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used (500W or greater... power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used (500W or greater... power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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... connect a floppy disk drive. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The types of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 22 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The pin 1 of a CPU fan..., 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Do...
... connect a floppy disk drive. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The types of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 22 - 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). The pin 1 of a CPU fan..., 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Do...
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... blinking when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. You may be lost. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 24 - The LED is off (S5). Replace the battery. 4. Turn off . 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power...
... blinking when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in S1 sleep state. You may be lost. GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 24 - The LED is off (S5). Replace the battery. 4. Turn off . 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power...
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...For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 26 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. ...the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect your optical drive to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 1 ...
...For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M52L-S3P Motherboard - 26 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. ...the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect your optical drive to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 1 ...