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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 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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA® nForce 430 Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors with...
... 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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports Storage nVIDIA® nForce 430 Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device - 2 IDE connectors with...
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... the CPU. The pin 1 location is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into the socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the CPU cooler is positioned into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer...
... the CPU. The pin 1 location is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into the socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the CPU cooler is positioned into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer...
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... DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that they can only fit in only one direction. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the...
... DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that they can only fit in only one direction. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the...
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... card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press...
... card: Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press...
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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 - English Line...
... 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 - English Line...
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... FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 -
... FDD connector is the ground wire (GND). Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 -
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... LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. 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 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector...
... LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. 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 - Check the pin assignments carefully while you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector...
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector 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 - Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD-
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... will make the device unable to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the jumper to work or even damage it. English 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Connector) The S/PDIF output is capable...
... will make the device unable to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the jumper to work or even damage it. English 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Connector) The S/PDIF output is capable...
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English GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 28 -
English GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 28 -
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... figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset to accept . GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or...
... figure below) will appear on cards) device. English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - This action makes the system reset to accept . 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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... Time The times format in the month) 1999 to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. Week The week, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year...
... Time The times format in the month) 1999 to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0/1, Master/Slave IDE/SATA Device Setup. Week The week, from Sun to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year...
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... 1.44M are all 80 tracks. 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 - Press to determine it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device...
... 1.44M are all 80 tracks. 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 - Press to determine it down the list. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device...
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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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... Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short might occur at Port..... Refer to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - However, because Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. 2. This feature will show Open and the Length fields show Normal...
... Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m, it means that a fault or short might occur at Port..... Refer to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - However, because Pair 4-5 and Pair 7-8 are not used in the figure above. 2. This feature will show Open and the Length fields show Normal...
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... Modem Ring On 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 - Soft-Off by Power button Instant-Off Press power button then Power off .
... Modem Ring On 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 - Soft-Off by Power button Instant-Off Press power button then Power off .