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GA-M55S-S3
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-M55S3R-1001R
* 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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Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 Motherboard GA-M55S-S3 Jun. 27, 2006 Jun. 27, 2006
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Copyright © 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. 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
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Table of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6 GA-M55S-S3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................ 7 Block Diagram ..................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 51 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 52 3-4 Hardware Information .........
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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 USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) 2 Ports SATA Power Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) 2 Ports IEEE1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R) - 6 -
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GA-M55S-S3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V ATX SPDIF_O SPDIFO_OPT Socket AM2 IDE1 Marvell 88E1116 AUDIO PCIE_12V CPU_FAN GA-M55S-S3 F_AUDIO PCIE_1 SATAII4 PCIE_16_1 CODEC ® BIOS nVIDIA PCIE_2 nForce 550 CD_IN PCIE_3 CLR_CMOS PCIE_4 BATTERY PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 SYS_FAN CI F_PANEL F1_1394 FDD F2_1394 PWR_LED F_USB3 F_USB1 F_USB2 Only for PCB REV. 1.0. Only for PCB REV. 1.1. - 7 - USB USB COMA LPT LAN1 1394 IT8716 SPDIF_I DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 SATAII1 PWR_FAN SATAII2 SATAII3
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200MHz) AMD Socket AM2 DDRII 800/667/533MHz DIMM CPU Dual Channel Memory PCI-ECLK Hyper Transport Bus (100MHz) LAN RJ45 PCI Express x16 Marvell 88E1116 PCI Express Bus ® nVIDIA x1 x1 x1 x1 BIOS nForce 550 PCI-ECLK 4 SATA 3Gb/s (100MHz) ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel 4 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus Floppy LPC BUS LPT Port IT8716 TSB43AB23 COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 IEEE1394a 10 USB Ports 2 PCI - 8 - Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Ou
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English Chapter 1Hardware Installation 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 d
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1-2 Feature Summary TM TM CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core / TM TM Athlon 64 / Sempron processor Front Side Bus 2000MHz ® Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 LAN Marvell 88E1116 phy (10/100/1000Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports SPDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394 Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE1394a ports ® Storage nVIDIA nForce 550 - 1 FDD connector,
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 SPDIF out port (coaxial) 1 SPDIF out port (optical) 1 serial port (COMA) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 IEEE1394 port 1 RJ-45 port 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In / Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) / Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out / Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / Power / System fan speed detection CPU warning te
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please make sure the CPU cool
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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 surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the cooler manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN con- nector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only o
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M55S-S3 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed. 2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and s
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of
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English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. SPDIF_O (COATIAL) The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable. SP
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Line In The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software
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English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connec- tor is not connected, the system
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3) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the PCIE x16 slot. Connect this connector depending on your system requirements. 1 PIin No. Definition 1NC 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V 4/5/6) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A
