Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 User Manual
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- Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 1
GA-A55M-DS2 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-A55MDS2-1001R - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-A55M-DS2 Aug. 26, 2011 Motherboard GA-A55M-DS2 Aug. 26, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 4
GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the APU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setup of the AMD Advanced BIOS - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 5
GbE LAN PCIEX16 BAT GA-A55M-DS2 iTE IT8728 PCIEX1 SATA2_3 AMD A55 SATA2_2 PCI CODEC COM F_AUDIO F_USB1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN SPDIF_O M_BIOS B_BIOS F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-A55M-DS2 motherboard Two SATA cables I/O Shield Motherboard driver disk User's Manual * The - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 6
GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 AMD APU DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 DVI-D D-Sub Realtek/Atheros UMI GbE LAN RJ45 LAN 8 USB 2.0/1.1 PCI - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 7
installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 8
Specifications APU ŠŠ FM1 Socket: - AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD A55 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 9
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 10
) ŠŠ Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware socket and the APU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket FM1 Socket - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 11
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 12
the following instructions on configuring a Dual Graphics system. A. System Requirements - AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 13
-D connection to this port. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 14
devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 15
2x12 Main 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 16
are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A55 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 77 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 17
code. One singlDeIP 1 23 short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system sStMaBrt_uCpP.TIf a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem(.GA-IVB) PCIe power•conHnDect(oHr (aSrAdTAD)(rXi5v8eAA-OcCt)ivity LED) Connects - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 18
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 19
9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 20
Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 12) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 21
appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-A55M-DS2 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/19/2011-Llano - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 22
Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 23
may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 24
. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 25
Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to RAS Delay x Four Bank Activate Windows [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Defaults DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 26
manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual you to set the Chipset voltage. Normal Supplies the Chipset voltage as required. ( CPU VCORE NB Control Allows you to set the CPU NorthBridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 27
the SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 28
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU to move it up or down on the list. Press to exit this menu when supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS LAN, Disabled. - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 29
and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 30
Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 31
by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC -up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 31 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 32
least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 33
device attached to the motherboard CI header. If CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 34
. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 35
Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . You will be requested to confirm - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 36
to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 37
RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 38
OS installation steps. Select Load Driver. Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver. Then follow the on-screen instructions to load the driver. The locations of the drivers for Windows 7 are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\Hw7\RAID - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 39
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 | User Manual - Page 40
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.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales
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GA-A55M-DS2
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-A55MDS2-1001R