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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M57SLI-S4 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 Setup of an SLI (Scalable Link...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M57SLI-S4 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 Setup of an SLI (Scalable Link...
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..., allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Supports ECC... 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 10 -
..., allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows Vista/2000/XP Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1) Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Supports ECC... 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In connector 3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 chassis intrusion connector 1 power LED connector GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 10 -
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... Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 23.4cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of physical memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
... Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 23.4cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of physical memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the motherboard) prior to a triangle marking on the CPU by a small triangle that none are bent. Align the CPU to see that corresponds to inserting the CPU. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - Socket Lever Fig.1 Position... beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. Please make sure the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU may occur. 5. It is installed on...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the motherboard) prior to a triangle marking on the CPU by a small triangle that none are bent. Align the CPU to see that corresponds to inserting the CPU. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - Socket Lever Fig.1 Position... beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. Please make sure the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU may occur. 5. It is installed on...
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... at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used can be used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. It is supported... by the motherboard. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM ...
... at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used can be used is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. It is supported... by the motherboard. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM ...
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... for the hard drive. Access Mode Use this to select this if no SATA/IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 36 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave devices setup. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 511M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... for the hard drive. Access Mode Use this to select this if no SATA/IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 36 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave devices setup. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection... [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 511M +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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...) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is typically 512 KB for systems with 640 KB or more memory installed on the motherboard. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for systems with 512 KB memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is the amount of the BIOS. None...
...) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is typically 512 KB for systems with 640 KB or more memory installed on the motherboard. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for systems with 512 KB memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is the amount of the BIOS. None...
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... installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.700V. HT-Link Voltage Sets the voltage settings for the memory. Normal Supply HT-Link voltage as HT-Link required. (Default value) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increase HT-Link voltage by 0.025V to your ...0.375V. Normal Supply CPU HT-Link voltage as DDR2 required. (Default value) Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.025V to set the CPU voltage. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 50 - Normal Supply chipset and PCIe voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Chipset/PCIE ...
... installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.700V. HT-Link Voltage Sets the voltage settings for the memory. Normal Supply HT-Link voltage as HT-Link required. (Default value) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increase HT-Link voltage by 0.025V to your ...0.375V. Normal Supply CPU HT-Link voltage as DDR2 required. (Default value) Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.025V to set the CPU voltage. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 50 - Normal Supply chipset and PCIe voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Chipset/PCIE ...
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for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 59 - EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page...
for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 59 - EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. GIGABYTE Logo 10. setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page...
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...access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 60 - Intel x86 platforms 2. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the... of system memory 3. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of the hard disk will stay permanent in the future. 2. It is executed from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. M57SLI-S4 FAa . ...
...access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 60 - Intel x86 platforms 2. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the... of system memory 3. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you complete installations of the hard disk will stay permanent in the future. 2. It is executed from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. M57SLI-S4 FAa . ...