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GA-A55M-DS2
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Rev. 2001
12ME-A55MDS2-2001R

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  • Page 1 GA-A55M-DS2 User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-A55MDS2-2001R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Motherboard Revision

    Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 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-DS2 Motherboard Layout ................5 GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram ..............6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ................... 7 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the APU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................11 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration ........... 12 Back Panel Connectors .................

  • Page 5: Ga-A55M-Ds2 Motherboard Layout

    GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V Socket FM1 R_USB USB_LAN Realtek/Atheros AUDIO GbE LAN GA-A55M-DS2 PCIEX16 SATA2 PCIEX1 AMD A55 CODEC F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SYS_FAN M_BIOS SPDIF_O B_BIOS F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents GA-A55M-DS2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables...

  • Page 6: Ga-A55M-Ds2 Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-A55M-DS2 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 D-Sub PCI Express Bus Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN RJ45 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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    1-2 Product Specifications FM1 Socket: Š AMD A series processors/AMD E2 series processors AMD Athlon II series processors/AMD Sempron series processors ™ ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A55 Š Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory 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

    Bundled Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Š Software Operating Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP Š ® System Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.5cm x 17.4cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

  • Page 11: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the • same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest 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 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SYS_FAN SATA2 0/1/2/3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL 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: Sata 3Gb/S Connectors

    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 Header

    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. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH)
  • 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: Battery

    11) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear-...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default): Function Keys B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. GA-A55M-DS2 D5 Motherboard Model BIOS Version Function Keys <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 02/07/2012-Llano-Hudson-7A66HG0KC-00...

  • Page 22: 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: D5) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 23: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help ` IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Menu Level ` CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 2130Mhz CPU NB Clock Divisor (Note) [Auto] 654Mhz Core Performance Boost [Enabled] (Note) CPB Ratio [Auto] 2130Mhz (Note) CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] x CPU Frequency(MHz)
  • Page 24 Surround View & Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock control & Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) &...
  • Page 25 DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 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 26 Trfc0 for DIMM2 & Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc1 for DIMM1 & Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Write Recovery Time & Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T, 14T, 16T. Precharge Time &...
  • 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) 1984-2012 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Item Help Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Jan 12 2012 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] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory 640K Extended Memory...

  • Page 29: Advanced Bios Features

    2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help ` IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Load Line Control [Auto] Menu Level ` AMD C6 Support [Disabled] 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]...

  • Page 30: Integrated Peripherals

    First/Second/Third Boot Device & Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press <Enter> to accept. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB- CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check &...
  • Page 31 OnChip SATA Type (SATA2 0~SATA2 3 connectors) & Configures the operating mode of the SATA2 0~SATA2 3 connectors. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

  • 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) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Hardware Thermal Control [Enabled] Menu Level ` Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Case Opened Vcore 1.364V DDR15V 1.536V +12V 11.950V 3.3V 3.048V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 1962 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM...

  • Page 35: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    System Smart FAN Control & Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run at dif- ferent speed according to the system temperature. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 36: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 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 Enter Password: PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 37: Exit Without Saving

    2-13 Exit Without Saving 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 Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.
  • Page 39 5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The message in Figure 1 will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to input the array name. If you do not input the array name, the default array name will be used. Please press Ctrl-Y key to input the LD Name or press any key to exit.

  • Page 40: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
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  • Page 44 Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw 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:...

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