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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... BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status 43 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 44 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 46 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults...
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... BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-6 PC Health Status 43 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 44 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 46 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults...
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... please first carefully read the information in the user manual. 3. Please do not remove the stickers on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to Installation Preparing Your Computer... installation, please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5. Damage due to wear an electrostatic discharge...
... please first carefully read the information in the user manual. 3. Please do not remove the stickers on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to Installation Preparing Your Computer... installation, please do not place the computer system on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5. Damage due to wear an electrostatic discharge...
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...Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 4 PCI slots Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 2 IDE connectors 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan ...connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 -
...Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 4 PCI slots Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 2 IDE connectors 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan ...connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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... paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to prevent CPU overheating. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. The...
... paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to prevent CPU overheating. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. The...
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... the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev...
... the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the memory used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev...
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Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined ... a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to the onboard...
Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined ... a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to the onboard...
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...) jack. channel audio setup steps for 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...
...) jack. channel audio setup steps for 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...
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... 24 1 13 ATX Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On... GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! If...
... 24 1 13 ATX Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On... GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 19 - English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! If...
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.... The types 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 and possesses a foolproof connection design. Please remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the...
.... The types 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 and possesses a foolproof connection design. Please remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the...
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... module. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 -
... module. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 -
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of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- Hardware Installation RESRES+ NC Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) ...SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Power Switch) (Red) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC ( Purple) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open:...
of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- Hardware Installation RESRES+ NC Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) ...SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Power Switch) (Red) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC ( Purple) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open:...
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It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. 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. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD-
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. 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. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD-
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...) 9 No Pin 10 GND - 25 - For optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE 1394a Connector) Serial interface standard set by the Institute ...
...) 9 No Pin 10 GND - 25 - For optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE 1394a Connector) Serial interface standard set by the Institute ...
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... contact your local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to work or even damage it. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In...
... contact your local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to work or even damage it. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - English 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In...
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... if the chassis cover is incorrectly replaced. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Plug the power cord in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's ...instructions. Dispose of explosion if battery is removed. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hardware Installation Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Gently take out the battery and put...
... if the chassis cover is incorrectly replaced. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Plug the power cord in the battery holder to erase CMOS... 1. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's ...instructions. Dispose of explosion if battery is removed. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hardware Installation Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Gently take out the battery and put...
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...the numeric value or make changes General help window that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is turned off, the battery on , pressing the button during the BIOS POST...selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the motherboard. You can be used. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-...
...the numeric value or make changes General help window that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is turned off, the battery on , pressing the button during the BIOS POST...selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the motherboard. You can be used. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-...
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... stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status `...Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use ...
... stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status `...Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. Press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use ...
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... BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes...
... BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all CMOS value changes...
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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is present during power up. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all ... and you will stop for the hard drive. English Access Mode Use this information. Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of currently installed hard drive. BIOS Setup it will stop for all other errors. it will stop for all other errors. Hard...
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is present during power up. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all ... and you will stop for the hard drive. English Access Mode Use this information. Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of currently installed hard drive. BIOS Setup it will stop for all other errors. it will stop for all other errors. Hard...
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.... (Default value) Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode: Enables the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. ) Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you...
.... (Default value) Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode: Enables the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. ) Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you...