Gigabyte AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard... Manuale utente

GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0)

AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 2002

12ME-M55S3R-2002R

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Motherboard

GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0)

Nov. 10, 2006

Motherboard

GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0)

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Notice

The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any

means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to

change without prior notice.

Product Manual Classification

In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the

following:

For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the

product.

For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the

"Product User Manual".

For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology

Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need.

For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw

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Table of Contents

ItemChecklist ................................................................................................................. 6

OptionalAccessories ...................................................................................................... 6

GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) 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 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17

1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 18

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 29

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) ..................................................... 30

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 36

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 40

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 42

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 43

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 45

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 47

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 47

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 48

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 49

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 49

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 51

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 51

3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 52

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 53

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 53

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 55

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 55

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 55

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 56

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 58

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 67

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 77

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 82

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Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1

SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2

I/O Shield

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

2 Ports SATA Power Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)

2 Ports IEEE 1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R)

e-SATA Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-3SATPW-11R)

S/PDIF In Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPDIN-01/R)

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GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

Socket AM2

ATX

GA-M55S-S3

USB

LAN1

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

BIOS

SYS_FAN

FDD

PCIE_16_1

PCIE_1

IT8716

IDE1

PCIE_2

SPDIF_I

DDRII_1

DDRII_2

DDRII_3

DDRII_4

F2_1394

F1_1394

TSB43AB23

PCIE_12V

PCIE_4

PCI1

BATTERY

F_PANEL

PWR_FAN

CODEC

ATX_12V

nVIDIA®

nForce 550

LPT

USB

1394

COMA

SPDIF_O

SPDIFO_OPT

PCIE_3

PCI2

SATAII4

PWR_LED

F_USB3

F_USB2

F_USB1

CLR_CMOS

SATAII1

SATAII2

SATAII3

Marvell

88E1116

CPU_FAN

REV: 2.0

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Block Diagram

AMD

Socket AM2

CPU

CPUCLK+/-(200 MHz)

Hyper Transport Bus

2 PCI

PCI Bus

4 PCI Express x1

PCI Express Bus

nVIDIA®

nForce 550

3 IEEE 1394a

TSB43AB23

DDRII 800/667/533 MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

4 SATA 3Gb/s

10 USB

Ports

Line-Out

MIC

CODEC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channel

PCI-ECLK

(100 MHz)

PCI-ECLK

(100 MHz)

LPC BUS

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LAN

RJ45

Marvell

88E1116

IT8716

x1 BIOS

PCI Express x16

Hardware Installation- 9 -

English

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please

follow the instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components

(CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic

pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector

from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers

are required for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the

information in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with

the motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard

or within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

Chapter 1Hardware Installation

GA-M55S-S3 (rev. 2.0) Motherboard - 10 -

English

1-2 Feature Summary

CPU Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core /

AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM processor

Front Side Bus 2000 MHz

Chipset nVIDIA®nForce 550

LAN Marvell 88E1116 phy (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 CODEC chip

Supports High Definition Audio

Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio

Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection

Supports CD In connection

IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

3 IEEE1394a ports

Storage nVIDIA®nForce 550

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices

- 1 IDE connector with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133 support,

allowing connection of 2 IDE devices

- 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4), allow-

ing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring

(RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA

O.S Support Microsoft Windows®2000/XP

Memory 4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16 GB memory)(Note 1)

Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533 DIMMs

Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMM

Supports ECC Memory

Expanstion Slots 1 PCI Express x16 slot

4 PCI Express x1 slots

2 PCI slots

Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector

1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 floppy connector

1 IDE connector

4 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 connector

1 S/PDIF In connector

3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables

2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cables

1 Chassis Intrusion connector

1 power LED connector

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