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GA-A55M-S2V
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-A55M2V-1001R

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  • Page 1 GA-A55M-S2V User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-A55M2V-1001R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Motherboard Revision

    The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with- out prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout ................5 GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram ..............6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ................... 7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the APU and APU Cooler ............... 10 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................11 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration ...........

  • Page 5: Ga-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout

    GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS SYS_FAN ATX_12V Socket FM1 R_USB Realtek RTL8111E USB_LAN AUDIO GA-A55M-S2V F_PANEL PCIEX16 M_BIOS PCIEX1_1 IT8720 B_BIOS AMD A75/A55 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 CODEC PCIEX1_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 F_USB1 F_AUDIO SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SPDIF_O F_USB2 Box Contents GA-A55M-S2V motherboard Motherboard driver disk...

  • Page 6: Ga-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-A55M-S2V Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz AMD APU 1 PCI Express x1 Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) DVI-D PCI Express Bus Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 D-Sub 8 USB 2.0/1.1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or •...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Š Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard APU: Š...
  • Page 9 Internal 1 x APU fan header Š Connectors 1 x system fan header Š 1 x front panel header Š 1 x front panel audio header Š 1 x S/PDIF Out header Š 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š 1 x serial port header Š...

  • Page 10: Installing The Apu And Apu Cooler

    Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Installing the APU and APU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.

  • Page 11: Installing 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 supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing •...

  • Page 12: Setup Of The Amd Dual Graphics Configuration

    1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring a Dual Graphics system. A. System Requirements - AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver - An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more...

  • Page 13: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port (Note 1) The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

  • Page 14: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V SPDIF_O F_USB1/F_USB2 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL F_AUDIO Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the •...
  • Page 15 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

  • Page 16: Fan Headers

    3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use of a APU fan with fan speed control design.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Heade

    6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. SPEAK- PWR- Power LED Speaker PWR+ SPEAK+ Chassis Intrusion...
  • Page 18 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 19 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- USB DX+...
  • Page 20 BIOS S DB_PORT 11) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) w/housing Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition LCLK LAD0 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) LFRAME No Pin LRESET SB3V SERIRQ LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 SUSCLK...
  • Page 21 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either 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 •...

  • Page 23: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar- row keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ...

  • Page 24: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help  IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Menu Level  CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 2400Mhz CPU NorthBridge Freq. [Auto] Core Performance Boost [Enabled] (Note) CPB Ratio [Auto] 2400Mhz (Note) CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set Memory Clock...
  • Page 25 CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. CPU NorthBridge Freq. Allows you to alter the frequency of the CPU North Bridge controller. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology.
  • Page 26 DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration Item Help DDR3 Timing Items [Auto] SPD Auto Menu Level  x 1T/2T Command Timing Auto x CAS# latency Auto x RAS to CAS R/W Delay Auto x Row Precharge Time Auto x Minimum RAS Active Time Auto x TwTr Command Delay Auto...
  • Page 27 Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access dif- ferent banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required.

  • Page 28: Standard Cmos Features

    2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Item Help Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Jun 15 2011 Menu Level  Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24  IDE Channel 0 Master [None]  IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 1 Master [None]  IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]  IDE Channel 2 Master [None]  IDE Channel 3 Master [None] Halt On...

  • Page 29: Advanced Bios Features

    2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help  IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Menu Level  Virtualization [Disabled] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto] C-state Pmin [Auto]  Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] EFI CD/DVD Boot Option [Auto] First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Second Boot Device [CDROM] Third Boot Device [USB-HDD] Password Check [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled] Away Mode [Disabled] Full Screen LOGO Show...

  • Page 30: Integrated Peripherals

    (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics.
  • Page 31 OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI. Configures the oper- ating mode of the SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 connectors. Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.

  • Page 32: Power Management Setup

    Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
  • Page 33 PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe de- vice. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note)

  • Page 34: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Menu Level  Case Opened Vcore 1.364V DDR3 1.5V 1.536V +3.3V 3.280V +12V 12.048V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 1962 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM...

  • Page 35: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan.

  • Page 36: Load Optimized Defaults

    2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password  Integrated Peripherals Set User Password  Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup ...

  • Page 37: Save & Exit Setup

    2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password  Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.
  • Page 39 Steps: 1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To enable RAID for the SATA2_0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. To enable RAID for connectors, set OnChip SATA the SATA2_4/SATA2_5 Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type.
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  • Page 44 WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw 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/Market- ing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...

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