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...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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 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 ...
...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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 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 ...
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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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... modules, please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be ... slot. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the ...
... modules, please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be ... slot. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the ...
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... Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the slot. Installing a PCI...
... Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the slot. Installing a PCI...
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... User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence 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...
... User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence 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...
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... : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled...Press "Enter" to Sat. Extended IDE Drive. to select this option for faster system start up . Through Dec. Jan. is , , , . GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) ...
... : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto. (Default:Auto) IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled...Press "Enter" to Sat. Extended IDE Drive. to select this option for faster system start up . Through Dec. Jan. is , , , . GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) ...
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...CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by USB-CDROM. LS120 Select ...device priority by LS120. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by LAN. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ...
...CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by USB-CDROM. LS120 Select ...device priority by LS120. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by LAN. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ...
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Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for power users only. Users can adjust the ... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly using these components. PWM Set to 200 MHz. (Default: Auto) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 44 - System Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled When this function is dependent on their requirements. 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS...
Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for power users only. Users can adjust the ... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly using these components. PWM Set to 200 MHz. (Default: Auto) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 44 - System Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled When this function is dependent on their requirements. 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS...
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 46 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` ...Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password...
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 46 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` ...Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password...
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... to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving 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 ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc:... Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 48 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ...
... to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving 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 ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Esc:... Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 48 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ...
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... entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 54 - Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including ...and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. System storage capacity...
... entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 54 - Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including ...and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 : Xpress Recovery2 1. System storage capacity...
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...more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Before You Begin: Before you how to flash BIOS from Gigabyte's website. 2. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to Fba. If your motherboard from an older ...08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 56 - Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to Part One. Q-FlashTM allows users to update BIOS. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with the Q-...
...more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Before You Begin: Before you how to flash BIOS from Gigabyte's website. 2. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to Fba. If your motherboard from an older ...08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 56 - Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to Part One. Q-FlashTM allows users to update BIOS. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with the Q-...
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...Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not turn off power or reset your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 58 - Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range ... TFo5t:alRseifzreeCs:ho1Hp.3ay9ltMMOLanoianEdRrDrOoerMfauDDltaiStsaaFeDbttrtEoleieneLBgs:asicDzkeeul:pe9te11.50K Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from the floppy disk. After BIOS file is listed. After pressing Enter, you'll then see a confirmation dialog box asking...
...Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not turn off power or reset your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 58 - Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide Range ... TFo5t:alRseifzreeCs:ho1Hp.3ay9ltMMOLanoianEdRrDrOoerMfauDDltaiStsaaFeDbttrtEoleieneLBgs:asicDzkeeul:pe9te11.50K Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from the floppy disk. After BIOS file is listed. After pressing Enter, you'll then see a confirmation dialog box asking...
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... Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on your keyboard to load BIOS Optimized Defaults. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 60 - English 6. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to save and...
... Saving : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on your keyboard to load BIOS Optimized Defaults. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 60 - English 6. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to save and...
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... Enter : Run[Enter] to:Mcoonvteinure oErS[CE:sRce]steot abort..F. 10:Power Off After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your keyboard after system reboots and load BIOS optimized defaults. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 62 - CopUypBdaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloemtedFl-oPppayss !! Press Y button on your system at the same time. Then it will restart...
... Enter : Run[Enter] to:Mcoonvteinure oErS[CE:sRce]steot abort..F. 10:Power Off After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your keyboard after system reboots and load BIOS optimized defaults. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 62 - CopUypBdaItOe SBIcOomS pfrloemtedFl-oPppayss !! Press Y button on your system at the same time. Then it will restart...
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IV. Otherwise, your motherboard's model name again. III. IV. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 64 - Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. In method I, if it according to method II. II. It ...there is "About this program" icon shown in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to save the current BIOS version. In method II, be selected, please make sure your system won't boot...
IV. Otherwise, your motherboard's model name again. III. IV. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 64 - Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in BIOS unzip file are supported. 2. In method I, if it according to method II. II. It ...there is "About this program" icon shown in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it shows two or more motherboard's model names to save the current BIOS version. In method II, be selected, please make sure your system won't boot...
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...first boot device. English (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). For example, if you will see shall depend on your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 66 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you ... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup and set up a RAID array, ensure that you have and the BIOS version. In BIOS Setup, go to use for your computer and press Del to configure the...
...first boot device. English (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). For example, if you will see shall depend on your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 66 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you ... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 2 The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup and set up a RAID array, ensure that you have and the BIOS version. In BIOS Setup, go to use for your computer and press Del to configure the...
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... Mirroring, Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and Raid 5. The size range is the standard unit of RAID 0 array creation. MediaShield IDE ROM BIOS 6.70 Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp. The following is an example of Striping Block size. In the Striping Block field, use the UP...Disks Port Disk Model [ ] Add Capacity [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 68 - Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to ...
... Mirroring, Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and Raid 5. The size range is the standard unit of RAID 0 array creation. MediaShield IDE ROM BIOS 6.70 Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp. The following is an example of Striping Block size. In the Striping Block field, use the UP...Disks Port Disk Model [ ] Add Capacity [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 68 - Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to ...
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Figure 13 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you have any device support disks from the Windows 2000/XP ... to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 14 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 72 - The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for the following is an...
Figure 13 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you have any device support disks from the Windows 2000/XP ... to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 14 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 72 - The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for the following is an...
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... manual. English 4-2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to GIGABYTE's website. Question 1: I clear CMOS? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in the battery holder to see some boards, a... 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 80 - What do I cannot see these beeps usually stand for reference purposes. Answer: Please ...
... manual. English 4-2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to GIGABYTE's website. Question 1: I clear CMOS? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in the battery holder to see some boards, a... 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 80 - What do I cannot see these beeps usually stand for reference purposes. Answer: Please ...