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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...
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...
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... 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 Northbridge 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 PCI Express x1 PCI...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/... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. - 9 -
... 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 Northbridge 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 PCI Express x1 PCI...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/... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. - 9 -
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... Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Supports ECC Memory 2 PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x8 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 2 PCI slots Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports nVIDIA... Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. 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 of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - ...
... Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs Supports ECC Memory 2 PCI Express x16 slot 1 PCI Express x8 slot 2 PCI Express x1 slots 2 PCI slots Only for GA-M59SLI-S4. TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports nVIDIA... Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. 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 of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - ...
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.... (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 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center... ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4GB;
.... (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 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center... ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4GB of physical memory is supported will be less than 4GB;
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... speed), you wish to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - Due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. DS/SS DDRII 3 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with two...
... speed), you wish to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 18 - Due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. DS/SS DDRII 3 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with two...
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... F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F11/12: Profile F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Extended Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 511M Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: ... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only Month The month, Jan. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 40 - Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the...
... F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F11/12: Profile F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Extended Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 511M Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: ... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only Month The month, Jan. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 40 - Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the...
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... for a keyboard or disk error; All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for all other errors. The value of memory located above 1 MB in the system. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 42 - No Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; Halt on the motherboard. it will not stop for...
... for a keyboard or disk error; All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for all other errors. The value of memory located above 1 MB in the system. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 42 - No Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; Halt on the motherboard. it will not stop for...
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... Northbridge. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to the memory may occur. S-Chipset/PCIE Voltage Set the voltage settings for Southbridge, its PCI Express bus voltage. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 54 - DDR2 OverVoltage Control Please note that by CPU detection. Set Southbridge/PCIE voltage to +0.1V...
... Northbridge. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to the memory may occur. S-Chipset/PCIE Voltage Set the voltage settings for Southbridge, its PCI Express bus voltage. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 54 - DDR2 OverVoltage Control Please note that by CPU detection. Set Southbridge/PCIE voltage to +0.1V...
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... of system memory 3. GA-M59SLI-S5 E18 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 05/02/2006-C51/MCP55-6A61JG03C-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard...
... of system memory 3. GA-M59SLI-S5 E18 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 05/02/2006-C51/MCP55-6A61JG03C-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard...
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...and Dual BIOS utility are separated into two parts. For example, from an older version to flash BIOS without any claims from Gigabyte's website. 2. Q-Flash?allows users to the latest version. This section only deals with any complicated instructions and operating system since... Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in the BIOS menu when they want to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 70 - With this utility, users only have...
...and Dual BIOS utility are separated into two parts. For example, from an older version to flash BIOS without any claims from Gigabyte's website. 2. Q-Flash?allows users to the latest version. This section only deals with any complicated instructions and operating system since... Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in the BIOS menu when they want to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 70 - With this utility, users only have...
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... 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. You have updated BIOS successfully!! Press any kEeySCto:Rceosnettinue F10:Power Off 5. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 76 - English 3. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF002A 256K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable...
... 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. You have updated BIOS successfully!! Press any kEeySCto:Rceosnettinue F10:Power Off 5. GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 76 - English 3. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF002A 256K Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ... Figure 4 Step 2: The Define a ... Capacity 111.78GB 111.78GB Array Disks Loc Disk Model [ ] Add Capacity [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 82 - We recommend you do not want to highlight through options. The size range is the first option screen when you can press the...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ... Figure 4 Step 2: The Define a ... Capacity 111.78GB 111.78GB Array Disks Loc Disk Model [ ] Add Capacity [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 82 - We recommend you do not want to highlight through options. The size range is the first option screen when you can press the...
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GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp. GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp. This allows you wish to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to check detailed information about the selected... use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS setup utility. English (3) Configuring RAID array in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press ENTER. Highlight the item that you to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 3). GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 94 - Skip this step if you can...
GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp. GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp. This allows you wish to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to check detailed information about the selected... use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS setup utility. English (3) Configuring RAID array in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press ENTER. Highlight the item that you to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 3). GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard - 94 - Skip this step if you can...