Gigabyte GA-M55S-S3 user manual Installation of Memory

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1-4 Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.

2.Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.

3.Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

Notch

DDRII

Fig.1

The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2

Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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Contents GA-M55S-S3 rev Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M55S-S3 rev .0 Motherboard Layout GA-M55S-S3Block Diagram Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary 4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Installation of the CPUInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Line Out Front Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionLine MICATX12V / ATX Power Connector PCIE12V Power Connector 6 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorFDD FDD Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorBattery Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Connector PwrledCdin CD In Connector Spdifi S/PDIF In ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB Connector 17 F11394 / F21394 Front Ieee 1394 ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosEnglish Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuBios Setting Recovery Main Menu For example Bios Ver. FAaF12 For Boot Menu „ Power Management Setup „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ PnP/PCI ConfigurationIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryBoot Up Floppy Seek Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Init Display First Password CheckAway Mode Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch ModeNV Sata 2 Secondary RAID On-Chip MAC LanOnboard Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Onboard Serial PortUSB Keyboard Support ECP Mode Use DMAOn-Chip USB USB Mouse SupportModem Ring On Power-On by AlarmPME Event Wake Up USB Resume from SuspendKB Power on Password Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard AC Back FunctionPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 2 IRQ Assignment CPU Warning Temperature Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail WarningCPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN Control NoteCPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency MHzPcie Clock MHz DDR2 Voltage ControlNormal CPU Vcore CPU HT-Link VoltageCPU Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Drivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction Boot from CD/DVD F9 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 System requirementsLimitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen FlashTMutility barCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Smart LAN Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES BBS Cd bootdrv Menu Making a Sata Driver DiskInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersGigabyte Global Service System