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GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2003 12ME-57SLIDS4-2003R * 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-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AMD AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2003 12ME-57SLIDS4-2003R * 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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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) 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-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) 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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... connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cables 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
... connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cables 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -
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... pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - The CPU will not insert properly. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the CPU. If this occurs, please change...
... pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 12 - The CPU will not insert properly. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the CPU. If this occurs, please change...
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... 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. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and...
... 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. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and...
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... the operating system. Replace your system from its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the computer. 2. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot. Or you try to this connector. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. Power...
... the operating system. Replace your system from its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the computer. 2. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot. Or you try to this connector. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. Power...
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... securely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of the bridge connector. Make sure the two mini female slots on the top of both cards. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 -
... securely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of the bridge connector. Make sure the two mini female slots on the top of both cards. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 18 -
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...) jack. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - LAN Port The provided Internet connection is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to Side Speaker Out...
...) jack. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 20 - LAN Port The provided Internet connection is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to Side Speaker Out...
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English 1-8 Connectors Introduction 314 6 2 8 9 13 9 15 14 19 10 16 5 7 17 18 12 11 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) PCIE_12V 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN 6) PWR_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 9) SATAII1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 10) BATTERY 11) F_PANEL 12) PWR_LED 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_I 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 17) F1_1394 / F2_1394 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 -
English 1-8 Connectors Introduction 314 6 2 8 9 13 9 15 14 19 10 16 5 7 17 18 12 11 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) PCIE_12V 4) CPU_FAN 5) SYS_FAN 6) PWR_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 9) SATAII1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 10) BATTERY 11) F_PANEL 12) PWR_LED 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_I 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 17) F1_1394 / F2_1394 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 22 -
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... supply to this connector, or system instability may occur. 1 PIin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 -
... supply to this connector, or system instability may occur. 1 PIin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 24 -
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... short for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in and turn on the computer. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Re-install the battery. 4. English SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3 9) SATAII1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by the manufacturer. Gently take out the battery and put...
... short for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in and turn on the computer. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 26 - Re-install the battery. 4. English SATAII1 SATAII2 SATAII3 9) SATAII1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by the manufacturer. Gently take out the battery and put...
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... instructions on /off. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). To connect an AC97 front panel audio...
... instructions on /off. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module and connector will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). To connect an AC97 front panel audio...
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... careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 2 10 1 9 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - For optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. 12 9 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB...
... careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 2 10 1 9 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 30 - For optional IEEE 1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. 12 9 10 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB...
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English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. M57SLI-DS4 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/25/2006-NV-MCP55-6A61JG08C-00 Press F12 Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy... > to select a device, then press enter to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on ...
English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. M57SLI-DS4 E10 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/25/2006-NV-MCP55-6A61JG08C-00 Press F12 Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy... > to select a device, then press enter to reload the CMOS settings with a CMOS settings profile created before, without the hassles of resetting the CMOS configurations. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 34 - If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on ...
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... The year, from 1 to automatically detect SATA/IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this if no SATA/IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - You can manually input the correct settings.
... The year, from 1 to automatically detect SATA/IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this if no SATA/IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 36 - You can manually input the correct settings.
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..., etc. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy LS120 Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Hard Disk CDROM Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. ZIP USB...
..., etc. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy LS120 Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 38 - Hard Disk CDROM Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. ZIP USB...
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... 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the first SATA controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable the RAID function of this channel. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip...
... 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the first SATA controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable the RAID function of this channel. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 40 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Serial-ATA RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip...
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... Pair 7-8 will show Normal and the Length fields will show Open and the Length fields show N/A, as Extended Capabilities Port. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 42 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Disable this function. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7...
... Pair 7-8 will show Normal and the Length fields will show Open and the Length fields show N/A, as Extended Capabilities Port. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 42 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Disable this function. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7...
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... up system from any suspend state. If Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 44 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button...
... up system from any suspend state. If Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M57SLI-DS4 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 44 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button...