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Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 User Manual

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1-7 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.
DVI-D Port
(Note1)(Note2)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
RJ-45LANPort
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
(Note 1) All integrated graphics ports do not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port
when the computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer rst.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
LineInJack(Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
LineOutJack(Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
MicInJack(Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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Gigabyte GA-A55M-DS2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
Processor socketSocket FM1
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD A, AMD E2
Maximum number of SMP processors1
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA II connectors4
Number of SATA III connectors-
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD A55
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
PCI Express slots version2.0
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth174 mm
Width225 mm

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