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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006
Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO PCI3 GA-M55plus-S3G TSB43AB23 IT8716 REV: 3.0 PCI4 CI SATAII0_1 IDE1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED FDD F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 -
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO PCI3 GA-M55plus-S3G TSB43AB23 IT8716 REV: 3.0 PCI4 CI SATAII0_1 IDE1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED FDD F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 -
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... within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Installation Notices 1. Prior to improper installation. 4. Please do not allow screws to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Thus...
... within the computer casing. 6. Damage due to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Installation Notices 1. Prior to improper installation. 4. Please do not allow screws to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Thus...
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... connection IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 -
... connection IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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... will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 serial port (COMA) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 serial port (COMA) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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...pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the socket as shown in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Please add an even layer of the motherboard) prior to the plane of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. It is positioned into its original position. If you install ...into their holes. Please make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into place. Fig.1 Socket Lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the CPU cooler is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that none are bent. If you wish ...
...pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the socket as shown in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Please add an even layer of the motherboard) prior to the plane of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. It is positioned into its original position. If you install ...into their holes. Please make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into place. Fig.1 Socket Lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the CPU cooler is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that none are bent. If you wish ...
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.... Hardware Installation English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to prevent...
.... Hardware Installation English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to prevent...
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... is switched off to remove the DIMM module. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof...
... is switched off to remove the DIMM module. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof...
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Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket... as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot...
Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket... as the picture to the left shows to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot...
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... detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 12 11 9 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI 17) BATTERY - 18 - In addition to...
... detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 12 11 9 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI 17) BATTERY - 18 - In addition to...
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...is unable to start . Hardware Installation Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; If a power supply is used (300W or greater). otherwise, please do not remove it. 13 24...-pin ATX) - 19 - Caution! If you use a power supply that is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required...
...is unable to start . Hardware Installation Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; If a power supply is used (300W or greater). otherwise, please do not remove it. 13 24...-pin ATX) - 19 - Caution! If you use a power supply that is recommended that a power supply that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required...
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... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin (SYS_FAN)/4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin (SYS_FAN)/4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
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... assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to this connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 -
... assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to this connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 -
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Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to the connector.
Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is connected with the system power indicator to the connector.
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... output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to work or even damage it. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Use this feature only when your device has digital output function. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your stereo system has digital input...
... output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to work or even damage it. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Use this feature only when your device has digital output function. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your stereo system has digital input...
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... table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup...-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. You can be used. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output...
... table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup...-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. You can be used. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output...
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...English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. This action makes the system reset to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy...: BIOS Ver.: D3) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/...
...English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. This action makes the system reset to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy...: BIOS Ver.: D3) Once you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/...