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GA-M52L-S3 AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-M52LS3-2001R - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-M52L-S3 Aug. 2, 2007 Motherboard GA-M52L-S3 Aug. 2, 2007 - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 3
with the product. „ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „ For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 4
GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Advanced BIOS User Password 50 2-13 Save & Exit Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 5
Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette (For Windows XP and 2000 74 - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-M52L-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable One SATA 3Gb/s cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT USB R_USB LAN ATX_12V CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 GA-M52L-S3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 SPDIF_O Realtek PCIE_1 8201CL BIOS BATTERY PCIE_2 CODEC CLR_CMOS NVIDIA® PCI1 nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/ nForce 430) - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 8
PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus 4 PCI NVIDIA® nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/ nForce 430) RTL 8201CL LAN RJ45 2 SATA 3Gb - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 9
user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an the user. • If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 10
AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 520LE(Geforce 6100/nForce 430) chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 11
1.0b Š Support for @BIOS Š Support for Download Center Š Support for Q-Flash Š Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Š Support for Xpress Install Š Support for Xpress Recovery2 Š Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Š Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Š Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Š ATX form - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 12
CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 13
below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 14
connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 14 - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 15
before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 16
outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 17
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 18
to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 19
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 19 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 20
English 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 11 14 9 17 12 13 16 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 2 6 7 15 10 5 84 10) F_PANEL 11) the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 21
orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 22
drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 23
SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The NVIDIA® nForce 520LE (Geforce 6100/nForce 430) controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 24
+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 25
is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep 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. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 26
panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 26 - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 27
Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 28
bracket. 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 29
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). - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 30
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the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 32
: Boot Menu : Qflash Function Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-M52L-S3 F6b . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03 - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 33
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 34
CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 35
None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard of the three methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 36
parameters manually, refer /3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 37
driver dynamically adjust the CPU down on the list. Press < LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 38
Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 39
Memory Type ` Serial-ATA RAID Config Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 40
Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard LAN will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 41
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 42
+5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring On Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 43
the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Password Disables this ) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 44
,14,15 to the second PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the third PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the third PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the fourth PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the fourth PCI slot. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 45
DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed System Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 46
Auto Lets BIOS autodetect 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. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 47
CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) CPU Clock Ratio CPU HT-Link Voltage Chipset Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 48
CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 49
motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 50
allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 51
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. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 52
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other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 54
all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 55
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 56
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system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows® XP with SP1 or - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 58
Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 59
English 4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 60
drive contains the Windows operating system. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 61
English D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E. Removing the Backup 1. If you wish to - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 62
the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 63
:Power Off HDD 0-0 Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen. When the - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 64
Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 65
Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE> @BIOS>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. C. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 66
in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 4: As the - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 67
the BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./ M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 68
ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 69
BIOS Setup. C . Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver. (Note) E. Install the SATA RAID driver . • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 70
Config Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Boot BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in 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. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 71
BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. For a non-RAID configuration, please skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows select a RAID mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirroring, Striping, Striping) is selected, you can manually set the stripe block size. - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 72
] NdaO1ta.0?.M ST3120026AS [J] Add 1.1.M ST3120026AS [Y] YES [N] NO [I] Del Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [KL] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 6 GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 73
have created (Figure 7). Boot No MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - Array List - Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G [Ctrl-X] Exit cancel. Press to return to the Array List screen. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 74
(Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. From your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 2. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard Figure - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 75
and Operating System Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID driver diskette for Windows XP/2000 and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system onto your hard drive(s). Please note that installation of Windows Vista does not require you to install the RAID - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 76
for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit Figure 4 If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA RAID driver again from the motherboard driver disk. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 77
, press to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute. Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID CLASS Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) * To - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 78
Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 -Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 79
English Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 80
digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 81
quality. B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 82
Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to and click it to open the volume control panel GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 83
to show and click OK to complete. Step 5: Next, while in Master Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording sound, or you will not hear any sound when playing back - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 84
begin the sound recording. 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the Sound: 1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To record a of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 85
during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 86
insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 87
is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 87 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 88
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe your household waste disposal service or where you purchased listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-M52L-S3 Motherboard - 88 - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 89
English Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of - Gigabyte GA-M52L-S3 | Manual - Page 90
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GA-M52L-S3
AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Athlon
TM
64 FX processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 processor/AMD Sempron
TM
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 2001
12ME-M52LS3-2001R