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GA-M56S-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. 1004 12ME-M56SS3-1004R
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Motherboard GA-M56S-S3 Jul. 10, 2007 Motherboard GA-M56S-S3 Jul. 10, 2007
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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
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GA-M56S-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 Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5
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with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 71 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 76
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Box Contents GA-M56S-S3 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 items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box
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ATX GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS COAXIAL OPTICAL Socket AM2 COMA LPT 1394 USB ATX_12V LAN USB DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_16 RTL8211BL PCIE_1 SPDIF_O PCIE_2 GA-M56S-S3 BIOS BATTERY CODEC PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 nVIDIA® nForce 560
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CLK (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533 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 3 IEEE 1394a nVIDIA® nForce 560 RTL 8211BL LAN RJ45 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100
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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
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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 Chipset Š nVIDIA® nForce 560 Chipset
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for Download Center Š Support for Q-Flash Š Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Š Support for Xpress Install Š Support for Xpress Recovery2 Š Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Bundled Software Š Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Š Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Go
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard
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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 2: Align
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 14
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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 in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines
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on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 16 -
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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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 18 -
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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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 20 -
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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
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headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system 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-M56S-S3 Motherboard
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read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce 560) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The nForce 560
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MPD- 3 MPD- 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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 24 -
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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
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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. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 26
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1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 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 example
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GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and . Ensure that the cable is securely connected. GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 28 -
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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
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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
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XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu 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-M56S-S3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06
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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 item Execute command or enter
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. „ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „ Power
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Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard
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, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, 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 Main Menu. Setup System
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English Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 38 -
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USB Memory Type Onchip SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 ` SMART LAN 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 Integrated Peripherals Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled
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MAC LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) IDE Prefetch Mode Enables or disbales prefetch mode for the integrated IDE controller. Enabled activates the IDE prefetch buffer to enhance hard drive performance. (Default: Enabled) GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard
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USB devices. Options are: SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). Onchip SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the nVIDIA® nForce 560 chipset or configures the SATA your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the
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it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 42 -
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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 drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - BIOS Setup
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Wake Up Modem Ring On USB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 44 -
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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: Enabled) Power On by Alarm Determines whether to the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 45 - BIOS Setup
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,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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 46 -
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to the motherboard CI header CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. System/CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS
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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 If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 48 -
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on the CPU being used. Robust Graphics Booster Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) helps to enhance the performance of the graphics chip and memory. Auto allows the BIOS to automatically set the R.G.B. mode based on system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. Chipset Voltage
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard
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Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 52 -
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1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password
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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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 56 -
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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. - 57 - Drivers Installation
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system and drivers are installed. • Windows® 2000 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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 60 -
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Figure 4 Figure 5 5. If your hard drive is not properly partitioned before you install the operating system, you may create new partitions using free space on your hard drive (Figure 6, 7). However, if Disk Management shows the hard drive only contains the System partition without any unallocated
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Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-M56S-S3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/22/2007-NF-MCP65-6A61LG01C
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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
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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
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option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 66 -
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failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing. B. Installing and Using @BIOS: Use the driver CD-ROM included with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Click Start>Program>Gigabyte>@BIOS Select @BIOS and click Install. C. Options
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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
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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
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the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 70 -
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hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 72 -
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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 RAID mode. The supported RAID modes include is selected, you can manually set the stripe block Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk
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the disk array. The Free Disks block displays the information about the SATA hard drives that are available for use as RAID array drives. Press to move to the Free Disks block. Select the [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [KL] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 6 GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 74 -
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to confirm or to cancel. Press to return to the Array List screen. To exit the NVIDIA RAID setup utility, press in the main menu or + in the Array List screen. Now, you can proceed to the installation of the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 75 - Appendix
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard Figure 3 - 76 -
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Now that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). The following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to
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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. (Note) The selectable item(s) displayed in Figure 3 may differ according to the RAID or AHCI driver you will install. GA-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 78 -
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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) * To specify
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steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID or AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load 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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 80 -
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RAID Controller and press Next. Later, the screen will return to that in Figure 8. Select NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA 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
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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
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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.
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard
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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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 86 -
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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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 88 -
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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.
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 90 -
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works successfully). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. The problem 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
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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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 92
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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
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your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. 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-M56S-S3 Motherboard - 96 -