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GA-M59SLI-S5 / GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-M59SLIS5-1003R * 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-M59SLI-S5 / GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-M59SLIS5-1003R * 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-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installation of ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installation of ...
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GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X Socket AM2 R_1394 ATX COMA LPT USB LAN1 USB LAN2 F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Marvell 88E1116 AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Northbridge GA-M59SLI-S5 PCIE_16_1 IDE1 FDD SATAII5 ...SATAII4 SYS_FAN CODEC PCIE_2 PCIE_8 CD_IN SPDIF_I PCIE_16_2 IT8716 PCI1 PCI2 CI TPM F1_1394 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge SATAII1 SATAII3 TSB43AB23 SATAII0 SATAII2 GIGABYTE SATA2 BAT Backup BIOS CLR_CMOS...
GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X Socket AM2 R_1394 ATX COMA LPT USB LAN1 USB LAN2 F_AUDIO DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Marvell 88E1116 AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Northbridge GA-M59SLI-S5 PCIE_16_1 IDE1 FDD SATAII5 ...SATAII4 SYS_FAN CODEC PCIE_2 PCIE_8 CD_IN SPDIF_I PCIE_16_2 IT8716 PCI1 PCI2 CI TPM F1_1394 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge SATAII1 SATAII3 TSB43AB23 SATAII0 SATAII2 GIGABYTE SATA2 BAT Backup BIOS CLR_CMOS...
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GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V Socket AM2 R_1394 ATX COMA LPT USB USB IDE1 CPU_FAN DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN LAN2 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Northbridge GA-M59SLI-S4 PCIE_16_1 FDD SATAII5 SATAII4 SYS_FAN CODEC PCIE_2 PCIE_8 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge SATAII1 SATAII3 CD_IN SPDIF_I IT8716 PCIE_16_2 SATAII0 SB_FAN SATAII2 PCI1 PCI2 CI TSB43AB23 F1_1394 F2_1394 BAT CLR_CMOS BIOS F_PANEL F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 PCIE_12V PWR_LED - 8 -
GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V Socket AM2 R_1394 ATX COMA LPT USB USB IDE1 CPU_FAN DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN LAN2 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Northbridge GA-M59SLI-S4 PCIE_16_1 FDD SATAII5 SATAII4 SYS_FAN CODEC PCIE_2 PCIE_8 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge SATAII1 SATAII3 CD_IN SPDIF_I IT8716 PCIE_16_2 SATAII0 SB_FAN SATAII2 PCI1 PCI2 CI TSB43AB23 F1_1394 F2_1394 BAT CLR_CMOS BIOS F_PANEL F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 PCIE_12V PWR_LED - 8 -
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...the installation of uncertified components. 5. Please do not remove the stickers on an uneven surface. 7. Hardware Installation When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have these items on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a...3. Instances of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in the provided manual. 3. If you are required for warranty ...
...the installation of uncertified components. 5. Please do not remove the stickers on an uneven surface. 7. Hardware Installation When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have these items on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a...3. Instances of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in the provided manual. 3. If you are required for warranty ...
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... Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In / Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD device ... Front Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Storage O.S Support Memory Expanstion Slots Socket AM2 for Serial ATA GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (JSATAII0, JSATAII1), allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Supports data striping (...
... Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In / Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD device ... Front Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Storage O.S Support Memory Expanstion Slots Socket AM2 for Serial ATA GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller - 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (JSATAII0, JSATAII1), allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Supports data striping (...
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GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 - Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart 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. (Note 4) Silent Pipe only for GA-M59SLI-S5. English...
GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 - Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart 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. (Note 4) Silent Pipe only for GA-M59SLI-S5. English...
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...pins fit perfectly into their holes. Do not force the CPU into its original position. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the middle of the motherboard) prior to inserting the CPU. Hardware Installation Please take note of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. If this occurs, please change the... CPU. - 15 - Once the CPU is installed on the CPU prior to a triangle marking on the CPU. Align the CPU to see that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the socket as shown in accordance with the following...
...pins fit perfectly into their holes. Do not force the CPU into its original position. Pin One Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the middle of the motherboard) prior to inserting the CPU. Hardware Installation Please take note of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. If this occurs, please change the... CPU. - 15 - Once the CPU is installed on the CPU prior to a triangle marking on the CPU. Align the CPU to see that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the socket as shown in accordance with the following...
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GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 16 - The CPU cooler may adhere to the cooler manual for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. To prevent such ... heat paste. English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the...
GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 16 - The CPU cooler may adhere to the cooler manual for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. To prevent such ... heat paste. English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the...
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... It is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is supported by the... motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that...
... It is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is supported by the... motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that...
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...speed), you wish to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them into DIMM sockets of identical brand, size, chips, and speed. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. To enable Dual Channel mode ... memory modules DDRII1 DS/SS - DS/SS DDRII2 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will not be used to operate the...
...speed), you wish to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them into DIMM sockets of identical brand, size, chips, and speed. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. To enable Dual Channel mode ... memory modules DDRII1 DS/SS - DS/SS DDRII2 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will not be used to operate the...
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... card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Hardware Installation Install related driver from the computer. 3. Replace the screw to release the card. - 19 -
... card by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Hardware Installation Install related driver from the computer. 3. Replace the screw to release the card. - 19 -
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.... For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the GAM59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 motherboard. This section introduces... Link Interface) Configuration nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to ensure better display performance. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 20 - English 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chips. The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth ...
.... For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the GAM59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 motherboard. This section introduces... Link Interface) Configuration nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to ensure better display performance. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 20 - English 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chips. The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth ...
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... of graphics card Step 3: In order to securely fix the bridge connector beween the two cards, you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. retention bracket place this part on the bridge connector securely fit onto the...
... of graphics card Step 3: In order to securely fix the bridge connector beween the two cards, you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. retention bracket place this part on the bridge connector securely fit onto the...
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Then the SLI configuration is completed. System will appear. The NVIDIA control panel will restart after you click Apply. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 22 - Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. English Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box.
Then the SLI configuration is completed. System will appear. The NVIDIA control panel will restart after you click Apply. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 22 - Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. English Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box.
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... Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Please refer to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 24 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. channel audio... 7) SB_FAN 18) F1_1394 / F2_1394 8) IDE1 19) TPM 9) FDD 20) CLR_CMOS 10) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 / 21) C I SATAII4 / SATAII5 22) BAT 11) JSATAII0 / JSATAII1 Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.
... Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Please refer to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 24 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. channel audio... 7) SB_FAN 18) F1_1394 / F2_1394 8) IDE1 19) TPM 9) FDD 20) CLR_CMOS 10) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 / 21) C I SATAII4 / SATAII5 22) BAT 11) JSATAII0 / JSATAII1 Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.
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...or greater). Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. Hardware Installation Please use a power supply that is recommended that a power supply that provides a 24-pin ATX or 2x4 pin ATX 12V power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the ...GND +12V +12V +12V +12V Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 25 - English 1/2) ATX_12V_2X / ATX_12V (Power Connector) ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the onboard ATX_12V power connector according to install a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If you use a power supply that can...
...or greater). Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. Hardware Installation Please use a power supply that is recommended that a power supply that provides a 24-pin ATX or 2x4 pin ATX 12V power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the ...GND +12V +12V +12V +12V Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 25 - English 1/2) ATX_12V_2X / ATX_12V (Power Connector) ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the onboard ATX_12V power connector according to install a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If you use a power supply that can...
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English ATX (Power Connector) 13 1 24 12 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 26 -
English ATX (Power Connector) 13 1 24 12 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) Pin No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 26 -
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... the jumper on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for GA-M59SLI-S4. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 28 - Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 Only for information on settings...
... the jumper on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for GA-M59SLI-S4. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 28 - Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 1 Only for information on settings...
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.... Pin No. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of...
.... Pin No. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of...