AMD GA-M55S-S3 Unique Software Utilities, EasyTune 5 Introduction, User Interface Overview

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Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for monitoring system status.(Note)

User Interface Overview

 

Button / Display

Description

1.

Overclocking

Enters the Overclocking setting page

2.

C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B.

Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B. setting page

3.

Smart-Fan

Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

4.

PC Health

Enters the PC Health setting page

5.

GO

Confirmation and Execution button

6.

"Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode"

Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

7.

Display screen

Display panel of CPU frequency

8.

Function display LEDs

Shows the current functions status

9.

GIGABYTE Logo

Log on to GIGABYTE website

10.

Help button

Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file

11.

Exit or Minimize button

Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software

(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

 

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Appendix

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Contents GA-M55S-S3 Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation Item Checklist GA-M55S-S3 GA-M55S-S3 Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyFeature Summary 4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the CPU Cooler Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction MIC Connectors IntroductionLine Line Out Front Speaker OutATX12V / ATX Power Connector 6 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector PCIE12V Power ConnectorIDE1 IDE Connector FDD FDD ConnectorBattery Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifi Spdif In Connector Cdin CD In Connector17 F11394 / F21394 Front Ieee 1394 Connector USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenEnglish Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E6Bios Setting Recovery „ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave TimeIDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityBoot Up Floppy Seek Away Mode Password CheckInit Display First Integrated Peripherals On-Chip MAC LAN IDE Prefetch ModeNV Sata 2 Secondary RAID On-Chip IDE Channel0Onboard Serial Port Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode OnboardUSB Mouse Support ECP Mode Use DMAOn-Chip USB USB Keyboard SupportUSB Resume from Suspend Power-On by AlarmPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnAC Back Function Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Case Opened Current CPU TemperatureCurrent CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Smart FAN ModeDDR2 Voltage Control CPU Frequency MHzPcie Clock MHz CPU Clock RatioCPU Voltage Control CPU HT-Link VoltageNormal CPU Vcore Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction Unique Software UtilitiesUser Interface Overview How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Smart LAN Step Save and exit Bios Setup Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios YES Nvidia Making a Sata Driver Disk Cd bootdrv MenuInstalling Sata controller driver during OS installation ENTER=Select F3=Exit Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Solutions Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft WindowsYES Appendix 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Audio Setup English English Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System