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- Page 1 GA-A55M-S2HP User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-A55M2HP-1001R...
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Page 3: Identifying Motherboard Revision
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-A55M-S2HP Motherboard Layout ................5 GA-A55M-S2HP 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-S2Hp Motherboard Layout
GA-A55M-S2HP Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket FM1 HDMI SYS_FAN OPTICAL R_USB Realtek USB_LAN RTL8111E AUDIO PCIEX16 GA-A55M-S2HP PCIEX1 B_BIOS IT8720 AMD A75/A55 M_BIOS SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_1 PCIEX4 CODEC SATA2_0 SATA2_3 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO F_USB3 F_USB1 SPDIF_O F_PANEL F_USB2 Box Contents... -
Page 6: Ga-A55M-S2Hp Motherboard Block Diagram
GA-A55M-S2HP 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 PCIe CLK Dual Channel Memory (100 MHz) DVI-D HDMI PCI Express Bus Realtek RTL8111E 1 PCI Express x4... -
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
* The 1866 MHz memory speed is supported only when one or two DDR3 1866 MHz DIMMs are installed. It is not supported when four DIMMs are installed. (Dual channel memory mode must be enabled when installing two DIMMs.) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard APU: Š... - Page 9 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Š 1 x APU fan header Š 1 x system fan header Š 1 x front panel header Š...
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Page 10: Installing The Apu
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Installing the APU 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 USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key- board/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 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. - Page 14 A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. The table below shows the supported and unsupported dual display configurations. Dual Display Combination Supported or Not DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI (Note) HDMI + D-Sub (Note) Only the HDMI port is enabled. B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom- mended system requirements (or better) below.
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Page 15: Internal Connectors
Internal Connectors ATX_12V SPDIF_O F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 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 16 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 17 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 CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design.
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Page 18: 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. Message/Power/ Power Speaker Sleep LED Switch Hard Drive Reset... - Page 19 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 20 9) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (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+...
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Page 21: Clear Cmos Jumper
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 22 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.
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Page 23: 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 24: 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: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... -
Page 25: 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 26 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 27 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 28 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.
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Page 29: 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) Thu, Jun 2 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 30: 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 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] HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled] Away Mode... -
Page 31: 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 32 AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 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.
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Page 33: 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 34 HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function.
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Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 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.
- Page 41 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to in- stall the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. To copy the RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP, copy all files in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder in the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk.
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