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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 ...
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 ...
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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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... connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII...
... connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII...
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... Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. Move the socket lever to inserting the CPU. The CPU will not insert properly. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig.1 Socket Lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please add an even layer of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the...
... Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. Move the socket lever to inserting the CPU. The CPU will not insert properly. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Fig.1 Socket Lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please add an even layer of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the...
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... vertically into the DIMM socket. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be used. 2. Then push it down. It is recommended that they can be installed in only one direction. If you...
... vertically into the DIMM socket. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be used. 2. Then push it down. It is recommended that they can be installed in only one direction. If you...
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... the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Remove your expansion card...
... the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Remove your expansion card...
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... 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 17) BATTERY - 18 -
... 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 17) BATTERY - 18 -
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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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and...
... 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 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and...
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... configured to work or even damage it. English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel...
... configured to work or even damage it. English 8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel...
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Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. 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.
Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. 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.
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.... For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
.... For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your device has digital output function. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the S/PDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
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English GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 28 -
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...stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset to accept . CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard ... Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or ...
...stable as figure below) will appear on cards) device. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to access advanced options. 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset to accept . CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard ... Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or ...
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... Dec. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to set the access mode for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat. to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None...
... Dec. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to set the access mode for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat. to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None...
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...-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Disabled BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Use < > or < > to...
...-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Disabled BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Use < > or < > to...
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...] Enabled Enabled [Enabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 36 -
...] Enabled Enabled [Enabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 36 -
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... Open and the length shown will be the approximate distance to a 10/100 Mbps hub, the Status fields of wires, the Status field will show N/A. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - If no cable problem is detected on a specified pair of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show 0.0m...
... Open and the length shown will be the approximate distance to a 10/100 Mbps hub, the Status fields of wires, the Status field will show N/A. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - If no cable problem is detected on a specified pair of Pair 1-2 and Pair 3-6 will show Normal and the Length fields will show 0.0m...
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... function. (Default value) USB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 - Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back...
... function. (Default value) USB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 - Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back...