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GA-A55M-DS2 rev. 2.1/2.2
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  • Page 1 Инструкция GigaByte GA-A55M-DS2 rev. 2.1/2.2 Перейти в карточку товара 8 800 775 98 98...
  • Page 2 GA-A55M-DS2 User's Manual Rev. 2101 12ME-A55MDS2-2101R...
  • Page 3 Motherboard GA-A55M-DS2 Motherboard GA-A55M-DS2 Mar. 16, 2012 Mar. 16, 2012...

  • Page 4: 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. out prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

  • Page 5: 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 ..................8 Installing the APU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................11 ........... 12 Back Panel Connectors ................. 13 Internal Connectors ..................

  • Page 6: 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 3 2 PCIEX1 M_BIOS AMD A55 B_BIOS CODEC SATA2 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO SYS_FAN F_USB1 SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents A55M-DS2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk...

  • Page 7: 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 2400(O.C.)/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 8: 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. Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
  • Page 9 FM1 Socket: 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 Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
  • Page 10 Internal 1 x APU fan header Connectors 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port...

  • Page 11: Installing The Apu

    Bundled Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Software Operating Support for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP ® System Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.5cm x 17.4cm 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 12: 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 the memory to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 13 Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide Dual Graphics system. A. System Requirements - AMD A series processor - Windows 7 operating system - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the latest version) and correct driver (make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev.

  • Page 14: 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 The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

  • Page 15: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V SATA2 0/1/2/3 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 power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
  • Page 16 With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- 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. The 12V power con- nector mainly supplies power to the APU.
  • Page 17 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 18 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 Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED...
  • Page 19 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. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
  • Page 20 optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- USB DX+ USB DY+ No Pin Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
  • Page 21 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- ing the CMOS values. After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- in the CMOS when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Function Keys 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...

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

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

    CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help Menu Level 2130Mhz CPU NB Clock Divisor (Note) 654Mhz (Note) Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio 2130Mhz x CPU Frequency(MHz) x Memory Clock x5.33 1066Mhz ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** x DDR3 Voltage Control Auto x CPU Voltage Control...
  • Page 25 Surround View under 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 control option is set to Manual. CPU Clock Ratio being installed.
  • Page 26 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Item Help 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 x Trfc0 for DIMM2 Auto...
  • Page 27 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 Options are: Auto (default), 4T~8T. Row Cycle Time Options are: Auto (default), 20T~54T.
  • 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 Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required.

  • Page 29: 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 Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 941M : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 30: Advanced Bios Features

    CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults The settings in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent main menu.

  • Page 31: Integrated Peripherals

    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 Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
  • Page 32 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. Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Item Help...

  • Page 33: Power Management Setup

    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 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 Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system.

  • Page 35: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Menu Level 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 : Move Enter: Select...

  • Page 36: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    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) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Chapter 4 Appendix 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 40 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 41: Regulatory Statements

    Regulatory Statements 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 45 Contact Us 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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