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...- English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus ...x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In LAN Realtek 8211BL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) ...
...- English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Front Side Bus ...x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In LAN Realtek 8211BL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) ...
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... iTE IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use... Dual BIOS Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for operating system support information.) Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.4cm (Note ...
... iTE IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use... Dual BIOS Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for operating system support information.) Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.4cm (Note ...
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...the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard ...CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M56S-S3...
...the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard ...CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M56S-S3...
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...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Hardware Installation English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines ... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity...installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 Dual Channel...
...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Hardware Installation English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines ... damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity...installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 Dual Channel...
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The motherboard supports CPU/system fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 22 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and ...MB, and 2.88 MB. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the ...
The motherboard supports CPU/system fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 22 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and ...MB, and 2.88 MB. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. English 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the ...
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...you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I ... (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. GIGABYTE Logo 10. C.I.A./M.I.B. 3. Unique Features PC HEALTH 5. Function LEDs 9. EASY MODE...
...you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I ... (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. GIGABYTE Logo 10. C.I.A./M.I.B. 3. Unique Features PC HEALTH 5. Function LEDs 9. EASY MODE...
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...IDE/SATA devices. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is the CPU cooler running? English A When the computer is turned on your question. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "... the system can boot successfully. The problem is display on , is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 91 - Yes Check...the system to submit your monitor. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully).
...IDE/SATA devices. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is the CPU cooler running? English A When the computer is turned on your question. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "... the system can boot successfully. The problem is display on , is working properly. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 91 - Yes Check...the system to submit your monitor. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully).