GA-A55M-S2VUser's ManualRev. 100112ME-A55M2V-1001R
- 10 -Bundled SoftwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating SystemSupport for Microsoft ® Windows 7/Vista/XPForm Factor Micro ATX Form Fa
- 11 -1-4 Installing the MemoryDue to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.Dual Channel m
- 12 -1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are
- 13 -1-7 Back Panel ConnectorsPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortUse the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to con
- 14 -1-8 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:First make sure your devices are compliant with the con
- 15 -DEBUG PORTG.QBOFM1312412ATXATX:1/2)ATX_12V/ATX(2x212VPowerConnectorand2x12MainPowerConnector) With the use of the power connector, th
- 16 -3/4)CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN(FanHeaders) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan heade
- 17 -6) F_PANEL(FrontPanelHeader) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this
- 18 -7) F_AUDIO(FrontPanelAudioHeader) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may conn
- 19 -Pin No. Denition1 NDCD-2 NSIN3 NSOUT4 NDTR-5 GND6 NDSR-7 NRTS-8 NCTS-9 NRI-10 No Pin10) COM(SerialPortHeader) The COM header can provide o
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- 20 -11) TPM(TrustedPlatformModuleHeader) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition1 L
- 21 -13) BAT(Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the
- 22 -To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu
- 23 -If you do not nd the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to •access more advanced options.When the
- 24 -2-3 MBIntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.)• Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is depen-dent on your
- 25 -(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for t
- 26 -DRAMCongurationCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwareDRAMConguration DDR3TimingItems [Auto] SPD Autox 1T/2T Co
- 27 - Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access dif-ferent banks of the me
- 28 -2-4 StandardCMOSFeatures Date(mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. Time(hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDEChannel0,1Master/Slave IDE
- 29 -2-5 AdvancedBIOSFeatures IGXConguration The settings in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB
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- 30 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system
- 31 - OnChipSATAPort4/5Type(SATA2_4andSATA2_5connectors) This option is congurable only when OnChipSATAType is set to RAID or AHCI. Cong
- 32 - OnboardAudioFunction Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio ca
- 33 -(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a
- 34 -2-8 PC Health StatusCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwarePC Health Status ResetCaseOpenStatus [Disabled] Case Open
- 35 -Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs,
- 36 -Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the
- 37 -Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N&g
- 38 -Chapter 4 AppendixChapter 3 Drivers InstallationConguringSATAHardDrive(s)Before you beginPlease prepare:• At least two SATA hard drives
- 39 -Steps: 1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure OnChipSATAContro
- 4 -Table of ContentsGA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout ...5GA-A55M-S2V Mothe
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- 5 -GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard LayoutBox Contents GA-A55M-S2V motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual
- 6 -GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block DiagramUMIAPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHzDual Channel MemoryPCI Express BusPCIe CLK(100 MHz)1 PCI
- 7 -1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a r
- 8 -1-2 ProductSpecicationsAPU FM1 Socket: - AMD A series processors(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)Chipset A
- 9 -Internal Connectors1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x US
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