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Gigabyte GA-M56S-S3 - User Manual

Gigabyte GA-M56S-S3
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GA-M56S-S3
AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Athlon
TM
64 FX processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 processor/AMD Sempron
TM
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
12ME-M56SS3-1004R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-M56S-S3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
USB 2.0 connectors3
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
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.
Audio chipRealtek ALC888
Motherboard form factorATX
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth214 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and precautions before installing hardware components.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guide on how to install memory modules, including dual channel configuration.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Adjusting CPU and memory frequencies, voltages, and timings for performance tuning.

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loading the safest, most stable BIOS default settings for system stability.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

Loading optimal BIOS default settings for peak system performance.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing essential chipset drivers for motherboard functionality.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Introduction to GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools, Q-Flash and @BIOS.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-3 Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and a troubleshooting procedure to resolve system startup issues.

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