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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 Interface) Configuration...
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 Interface) Configuration...
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Block Diagram SLI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Hyper Transport Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x8 PCI Express x16 Marvell 88E1116 LAN RJ45 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a nVIDIA® nForce 570-SLI BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel CODEC LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 10 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram SLI PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Hyper Transport Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x8 PCI Express x16 Marvell 88E1116 LAN RJ45 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a nVIDIA® nForce 570-SLI BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel CODEC LPC BUS IT8716 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 10 USB Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... computer technician. Turning on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - To prevent damage to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the computer power during the installation...
... computer technician. Turning on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - To prevent damage to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the computer power during the installation...
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... ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connector 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 power fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In ... IDE devices - 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing 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-S4 Motherboard - 10 -
... ATX power connector 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connector 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 power fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In ... IDE devices - 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors, allowing 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-S4 Motherboard - 10 -
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... FAN Control function 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 motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O ... I/O Control IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / Power / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM ...
... FAN Control function 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 motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O ... I/O Control IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / Power / System fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 2) BIOS 1 4 Mbit flash ROM ...
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... use extra care when installing the CPU. Once the CPU is designated on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its socket, place one finger down on the CPU by a small triangle that none are bent. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - The pin ...1 location is positioned into its original position. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU. The CPU will not insert properly. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please ...
... use extra care when installing the CPU. Once the CPU is designated on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its socket, place one finger down on the CPU by a small triangle that none are bent. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - The pin ...1 location is positioned into its original position. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU. The CPU will not insert properly. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please ...
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... care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please...
... care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please...
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Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - DS/SS DDRII_ 3 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M57SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. Hardware Installation To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to ...
Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 DIMM sockets. - 15 - DS/SS DDRII_ 3 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M57SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. Hardware Installation To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to ...
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... -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 23 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. It is not connected, the system will not start . Caution! Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is able to start . If you...
... -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 23 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. It is not connected, the system will not start . Caution! Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is able to start . If you...
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... 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN : Pin No. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system/power fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN connector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot. When installing two graphics cards...indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 NC 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V 4/5/6) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power ...
... 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN : Pin No. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system/power fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN connector to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot. When installing two graphics cards...indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 NC 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V 4/5/6) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power ...
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...; PC Health Status This setup page is about system autodetect temperature, voltage, fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in...
...; PC Health Status This setup page is about system autodetect temperature, voltage, fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in...
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... will be labeled on this information. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 37 - This is typically 512 KB for systems with 512 KB memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 KB for systems with...
... will be labeled on this information. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 37 - This is typically 512 KB for systems with 512 KB memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 KB for systems with...
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... +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/power/system fan speed status automatically. BIOS Setup If you install. - 47 - CPU Warning Temperature 60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. 70oC / 158oF 80oC... Reset Case Open Status and save the change to CMOS, and then your computer will show "No." Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health...
... +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/power/system fan speed status automatically. BIOS Setup If you install. - 47 - CPU Warning Temperature 60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. 70oC / 158oF 80oC... Reset Case Open Status and save the change to CMOS, and then your computer will show "No." Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health...
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... Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 48 -... PWM Set to Voltage when you install. English CPU Smart FAN Control (Note) Disabled Disable this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on their ...
... Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 48 -... PWM Set to Voltage when you install. English CPU Smart FAN Control (Note) Disabled Disable this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on their ...
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...Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to Fast. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in damage to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. If this occurs, clear the CMOS ...values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may...
...Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to Fast. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in damage to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. If this occurs, clear the CMOS ...values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may...
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...025V to 0.375V. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal... to 0.375V. Chipset/PCIE Voltage Sets the voltage settings for HT-Link. Normal Supply HT-Link voltage as required. CPU HT-Link Voltage Sets the voltage settings for the memory. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 50 - English DDR2 Voltage Control Sets the voltage settings for the HT-Link between...
...025V to 0.375V. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal... to 0.375V. Chipset/PCIE Voltage Sets the voltage settings for HT-Link. Normal Supply HT-Link voltage as required. CPU HT-Link Voltage Sets the voltage settings for the memory. GA-M57SLI-S4 Motherboard - 50 - English DDR2 Voltage Control Sets the voltage settings for the HT-Link between...
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...the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. 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 ... the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. ...
...the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. 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 ... the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. ...