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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 ... 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 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 ...
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 ... 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 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 ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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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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... CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper Transport Bus nVIDIA® nForce 430 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
... CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper Transport Bus nVIDIA® nForce 430 CODEC BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 8 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker...
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... CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports ...Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm ...
... CPU / System fan failure warning Supports CPU / System Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports ...Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm ...
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... has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. A memory module can be installed...prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
... has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - It is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. A memory module can be installed...prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
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...outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the computer. 3. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to... PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. ...
...outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the computer. 3. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to... PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. ...
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..., please set the jumper on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to work properly. 7 1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 1 7 7 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_0 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 21...
..., please set the jumper on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to work properly. 7 1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 1 7 7 1 SATAII_1 SATAII_0 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND - 21...
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...-install the battery. 4. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. English 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to makethem short for five seconds.) 3. You can use...
...-install the battery. 4. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 17) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1. If you can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. English 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to makethem short for five seconds.) 3. You can use...
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... select item Select Item Main Menu - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 29 - If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup... BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on, pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you ...
... select item Select Item Main Menu - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in system malfunction. - 29 - If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup... BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on, pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you ...
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..., Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. 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 LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3) Once you want, ...to accept . This action makes the system reset to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select ...
..., Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. 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 LAN KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.: D3) Once you want, ...to accept . This action makes the system reset to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. 3. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select ...
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... to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup... Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals...
... to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup... Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals...
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... military-time clock. IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Jan. The time is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST... step and allow for faster system start up . Extended IDE Drive. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this option for faster system start up . English 2-1 Standard ...
... military-time clock. IDE/SATA Device Setup. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - Jan. The time is 13:00:00. IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. You can use one of the two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST... step and allow for faster system start up . Extended IDE Drive. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this option for faster system start up . English 2-1 Standard ...
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... a keyboard or disk error; Hard drive information should be detected and you will stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity . 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive...; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for a keyboard error; All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for systems with 512K...
... a keyboard or disk error; Hard drive information should be detected and you will stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity . 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive...; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for a keyboard error; All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for systems with 512K...
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...to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot ...F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for the type of floppy disk drive by Hard Disk. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to move it up, or to determine it down the list. LS120 Select your boot ...
...to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot ...F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for the type of floppy disk drive by Hard Disk. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to move it up, or to determine it down the list. LS120 Select your boot ...
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... VGA first, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. PCI Slot Set Init Display First to activate the onboard VGA function. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode...
... VGA first, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. PCI Slot Set Init Display First to activate the onboard VGA function. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup capability. (Default value) Away Mode Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. (Away Mode...
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... function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. BIOS Setup Serial-ATA-II 2 Enabled Enable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.(Default value) Disabled Disable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. On-Chip USB V1.1+V2...
... function for the second channel of the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. BIOS Setup Serial-ATA-II 2 Enabled Enable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller.(Default value) Disabled Disable the second SATA 3Gb/s controller. On-Chip USB V1.1+V2...
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... Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2F8/IRQ3. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disable onboard.... (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. - 39 - ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. BIOS Setup Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3...
... Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2F8/IRQ3. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disable onboard.... (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. - 39 - ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. BIOS Setup Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3...
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Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to Password, you can set the Keyboard Power On Password. BIOS Setup AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. - 41 - KB Power ON Password ...
Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to Password, you can set the Keyboard Power On Password. BIOS Setup AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. - 41 - KB Power ON Password ...
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... Level ` [Disabled] Don't reset case open status [Enabled] Clear case open status at next boot. If the case is supported will run at 90oC / 194oF. BIOS Setup Current System/CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. If the case is enabled, CPU fan will depend on CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature...
... Level ` [Disabled] Don't reset case open status [Enabled] Clear case open status at next boot. If the case is supported will run at 90oC / 194oF. BIOS Setup Current System/CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. If the case is enabled, CPU fan will depend on CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature...