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GA-M52S-S3P 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-M52SS3P-2001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-M52S-S3P Jul. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-M52S-S3P Jul. 12, 2007 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 4
GA-M52S-S3P 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 Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 5
Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...67 4-4 Windows - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-M52S-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 7
GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL Socket AM2 ATX OPTICAL COMA LPT USB USB LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO GA-M52S-S3P DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Realtek 8110SC PCIE_1 IDE PCIE_16 BIOS BATTERY PCIE_2 nVIDIA® CODEC SPDIF_O CLR_CMOS PCI1 nForce 520 CD_IN - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 8
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus RTL 8110SC RJ45 LAN 4 PCI nVIDIA® nForce 520 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 10
English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Š Support for Socket 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.) Front Side Bus Š 2000 MHz FSB - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 11
SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 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 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 12
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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 14 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 15
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 DDRII_2 sockets. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 16
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 fit in one direction. will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 20
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. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 21
supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 22
to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 23
compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The nVIDIA® nForce 520 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. 1 SATAII3 7 1 SATAII2 7 7 SATAII1 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 25
S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch 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 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 26
front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 26 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 30
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Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-M52S-S3P FAc . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 33
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 item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 34 - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 35
None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All Errors] Base 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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 36
parameters manually, 44M/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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 37
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 LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 38
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 . (Default) GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 39
SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Control ` SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [SHADOW] [IDE] [Auto] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 [V1.1+V2 BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 40
allows the storage driver to enable audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard LAN Control Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 41
for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status /100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified LAN cable. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 42
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 drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 43
can be resumed at any time. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 44
English USB Resume from Suspend Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 45
IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 46
or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 47
Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. 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. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 48
CPU Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCIE Clock Allows you to manually 025V~+0.200V Increases the chipset by 0.025V to 0.200V. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 49
the 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. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 50
Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 51
changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 52
Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 53
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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 56
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with SP3 or later; Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 64
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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 65
and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Select @BIOS and click Install. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>BIOS>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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-M52S-S3P | 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 to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 69
BIOS Setup. C . Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 70
ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults 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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | 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 Mirrored, Striped (Striped) is selected, you can manually set the stripe block size. In - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 72
]..01N?..MMO ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB [Y] YES [N] NO [I ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [KL] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 6 GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 73
for BIOS Boot Specification. This indicates that the boot device is defined in the BIOS.) Boot BBS MediaShield Utility Apr 20 2007 - Array List - Status to cancel. Press to return to the Array List screen. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or < - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 74
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-M52S-S3P Motherboard Figure 3 - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 75
disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 76
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. (Note) The selectable item(s) displayed in Figure 3 may differ according to the RAID or AHCI driver you will install. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 77
appears, 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 Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 78
steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID or AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Loading Drivers. (Figure 6). Figure 6 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk (Figure 7). Figure 7 GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 79
for example, when a screen (Note) as shown in Figure appears, select NVIDIA nForce RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 8 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID or AHCI hard drive(s). Select the location where you want to install the operating system and then - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 80
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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 81
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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 82
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_IN header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 83
a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 84
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 and click it to open the volume control panel GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 85
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-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 86
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 of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 87
English 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 88
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-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 89
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. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 90
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TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 India GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.in/ Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa Australia GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au GA-M52S-S3P Motherboard - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 95
Technology Co., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu 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/ Marketing) question - Gigabyte GA-M52S-S3P | Manual - Page 96
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*
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.
GA-M52S-S3P
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-M52SS3P-2001R