Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V User Manual
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- Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 1
GA-A55M-S2V User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-A55M2V-1001R - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-A55M-S2V Jun. 28, 2011 Motherboard GA-A55M-S2V Jun. 28, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | 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-S2V | User Manual - Page 4
-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout 5 GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Setup of the AMD - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 5
GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout KB_MS VGA ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket FM1 SYS_FAN ATX DVI R_USB USB_LAN Realtek RTL8111E AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 iTE IT8720 PCIEX1_1 PCI CODEC PCIEX1_2 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O TPM GA-A55M-S2V F_USB1 COM F_USB2 F_PANEL M_BIOS AMD A75/A55 SATA2_0 B_BIOS SATA2_5 - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 6
GA-A55M-S2V 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 DVI-D PCI Express Bus x1 Realtek UMI RTL8111E 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN x1 PCI Express - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 7
which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to 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 warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 8
FM1 Socket: - AMD A series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset ŠŠ AMD A75/A55 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting audio feature through the audio driver. ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ 1 x Realtek RTL8111E - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | 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-S2V | User Manual - Page 10
following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to prevent hardware damage - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 11
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 12
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | 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-S2V | User Manual - Page 14
2 13 6 12 5 7 8 11 10 9 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) SPDIF_O 9) F_USB1 •• 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. - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 15
motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 16
are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A75/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. Pin No. Definition SATA2_5 1 GND - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 17
startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 18
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out aDIPnd connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from 1y2o3ur motherboard to certain PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 19
DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 20
remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 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). - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 21
battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 22
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-S2V E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/09/2011-Llano - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 23
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-S2V | User Manual - Page 24
Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to 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 this feature. - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 25
. 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-S2V | User Manual - Page 26
: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 27
whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows range is from 0.625V to 1.735V. CPU VDDP Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU VDDP voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU VDDP voltage as required. (Default) 0.725V - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 28
devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 29
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 30
the BIOS Setup program GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN install operating systems that support - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 31
Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 32
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 be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 33
device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 33 - - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 34
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-S2V | User Manual - Page 35
FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 36
> on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 37
Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 38
system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Chapter 4 Appendix Configuring SATA Hard Drive - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 39
this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory - Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V | User Manual - Page 40
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GA-A55M-S2V
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-A55M2V-1001R