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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 3
product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. For more product details, please - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 4
of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 5
4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 53 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 54 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 80 - 5 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 6
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) 2 Ports IEEE 1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R) SPDIF In and - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 7
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 8
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 800/667/533/400 MHz DIMM Hyper Transport Bus Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 LAN RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 Hyper - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 9
Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 10
front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 11
Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.3cm (Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4 GB of physical memory - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 12
the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position. Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 13
paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the cooler manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly function to - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 14
direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 15
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-M55plus-S3G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below: 1. Dual - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 16
x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please gently press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 17
, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. LAN Port The provided Internet - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 18
channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 19
power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 20
while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 21
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 SATAII_3 SATAII_2 - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 22
6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 23
switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 24
2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 25
will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE 1394a Connector) Serial - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 26
SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Connector) The S/PDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use jumper to avoid improper use of this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 27
explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently take out the - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 28
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BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 30
somehow the system is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability. 3. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 31
BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 32
Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 33
Mode Support ( power up memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 34
not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 35
perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. ) Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard. PCI Slot Set Init Display First to - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 36
On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM ` SMART LAN Onboard 1394 Function Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [V1.1+V2.0] [Disabled] [Disabled - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 37
USB V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value) V1.1 Enable only USB 1.1 controller. Disabled Disable onboard USB controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 38
of the attached LAN cable. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0.0m. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 39
Disabled Disable onboard IEEE 1394 function. Legacy USB storage detect This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 40
Date/Time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled. Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 41
POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system. Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. KB Power ON Password When "Power press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. AC Back Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 42
PCI IRQ For Device KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 43
F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Default value) (Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. - 43 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 44
(MHz) 200~500 MHz Set CPU Frequency from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. (Default: Auto) CPU Clock Ratio The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU you install. (Default: Auto) PCIE Clock(MHz) 100~200 MHz Set PCIE clock from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default: Auto) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 45
memory may occur. Supports adjustable DDR2 voltage from 1.850V to 2.450V. (Default value: Auto) CPU Voltage Control Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the CPU voltage, damage to the CPU or decrease in the CPU life expectancy may occur. Supports adjustable CPU - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 46
Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup ` this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 47
10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfiguratioEnsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 48
-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 49
will continue to install other drivers. System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application. For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 50
This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 51
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 52
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5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 54
System requirements: 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. At least 64M bytes of system memory 3. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 55
Windows 2000, be sure to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup. 2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration. 3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations. 4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 56
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 57
Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Dual BIOS utility bar Q-FlashTM utility title bar Action bar Task menu for - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 58
Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!! After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 59
Fba after updating. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 60
BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 61
only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A 256K 8GE800.F4Keep DMI1Dfialeta(s) fEounnabdle 256K Update BIOS from Floppy - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 62
-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and load BIOS optimized defaults. See how to load BIOS optimized defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 63
the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Select @BIOS item - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 64
, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 65
BIOS Setup. (3) Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (Note ) (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (Note ) (5) Install the SATA controller driver formatted floppy disk. (Note ) (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (Note ) (1) Installing SATA hard - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 66
On-Chip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Onboard Audio Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN Onboard 1394 Function Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [V1.1+V2.0] [Disabled] [Disabled - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 67
Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 3). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Values Step 3: Save and exit BIOS Setup. +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 ESC: Exit - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 68
BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory The supported RAID you can manually set the F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 5 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 69
Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port Disk Model 2 [ ] Add 3 ST3120026AS ST3120026AS Capacity 111.79GB 111.79GB [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 6 Step 6: Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 70
Nvidia RAID utility, press ESC in the main menu or Ctrl+X in the Array List screen. Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 71
to create RAID. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Step 1: Insert - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 72
, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 14 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 73
(required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 15 Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 74
, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 18 (Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 75
supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio audio software.Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 76
find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 76 - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 77
of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed. 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 78
connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 79
At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANALOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the Disable - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 80
successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 81
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231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw y U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-M55plus-S3G | Manual - Page 88
SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu y GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 88 -
GA-M55plus-S3G
(rev. 3.0)
AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-M55PS3G-3001R
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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!!
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The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.