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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 the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installation of Memory 17 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 19 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable...
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 the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 16 1-4 Installation of Memory 17 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 19 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable...
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Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPUCLK+/-(200MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI ...(100MHz) Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x1 LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 x 2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge CODEC GIGABYTE SATA2 LPC BUS Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel Floppy IT8716 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 ... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. - 9 -
Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPUCLK+/-(200MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI ...(100MHz) Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x1 LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 x 2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge CODEC GIGABYTE SATA2 LPC BUS Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel Floppy IT8716 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 ... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. - 9 -
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... PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x8 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 2 PCI slots Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 and JBOD for AMD AthlonTM 64 ... Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU 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...
... PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x8 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 2 PCI slots Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 12 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 and JBOD for AMD AthlonTM 64 ... Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU 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...
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...; 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connector 8 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 power fan connector 1 SB fan connector 1 front panel...CPU / System temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection System / CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function(Note 2) BIOS 2 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports DualBIOS Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 13 - Only for GA-M59SLI-S5...
...; 1 floppy connector 1 IDE connector 8 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 power fan connector 1 SB fan connector 1 front panel...CPU / System temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection System / CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function(Note 2) BIOS 2 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports DualBIOS Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 13 - Only for GA-M59SLI-S5...
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... than 4GB; 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. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 -
... than 4GB; 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. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 14 -
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.... To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that the CPU cooler can properly function to the CPU as a result of hardening of the CPU. 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...paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the CPU_FAN connector located on the surface of the heat paste. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 16 - Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the cooler manual for heat dissipation ...
.... To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that the CPU cooler can properly function to the CPU as a result of hardening of the CPU. 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...paste be used for detailed installation instructions). Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the CPU_FAN connector located on the surface of the heat paste. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 16 - Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the cooler manual for heat dissipation ...
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...Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the same color. 3. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory ...modules are to be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. DS/SS DDRII2 DS/SS - DS/SS DDRII 3 - To enable Dual ...
...Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the same color. 3. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory ...modules are to be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode will double. DS/SS DDRII2 DS/SS - DS/SS DDRII 3 - To enable Dual ...
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... definitions. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard. If you use a power supply...is able to the CPU. If a power supply is used (400W or greater). Caution! otherwise, please do not remove it. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND GND GND GND +12V +12V +12V +12V Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 25 -
... definitions. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard. If you use a power supply...is able to the CPU. If a power supply is used (400W or greater). Caution! otherwise, please do not remove it. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND GND GND GND +12V +12V +12V +12V Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. - 25 -
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...-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the base memory is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. The value of the BIOS. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 42 -
...-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the base memory is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. The value of the BIOS. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 42 -
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... Temperature 60oC / 140oF 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF Monitor System/CPU temperature at next boot. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 52 - If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "Yes". ...
... Temperature 60oC / 140oF 70oC / 158oF 80oC / 176oF Monitor System/CPU temperature at next boot. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 52 - If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "Yes". ...
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... +0.2V +0.3V Set HT-Link voltage to get higher performance. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 54 - Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to +0.1V. HT-Link Voltage Set the voltage settings for the HT-Link between CPU and Northbridge. The option will display "Locked" and read only or...
... +0.2V +0.3V Set HT-Link voltage to get higher performance. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 54 - Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to +0.1V. HT-Link Voltage Set the voltage settings for the HT-Link between CPU and Northbridge. The option will display "Locked" and read only or...