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Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4
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GA-M57SLI-S4
AMD Athlon
TM
64 FX / Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core /
AMD Athlon
TM
64 / Sempron
TM
AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-M57SLI4R-2002R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor system buses supported2000 MHz
USB 2.0 connectors3
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
Special features- Download Center - Q-Flash - EasyTune (Note 3) - Xpress Install - Xpress Recovery2 - Xpress BIOS Rescue
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.
Parallel ports quantity1
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX

Summary

User's Manual

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Precautions and guidelines for preparing your computer before installing hardware.

1-2 Feature Summary

Provides a comprehensive list of the motherboard's specifications and supported features.

1-3 CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide on installing the CPU and its cooler, including heat paste application.

1-4 Memory Installation and Configuration

Instructions for installing memory modules and configuring dual-channel mode.

1-5 Expansion Card and SLI Configuration

Guides for installing expansion cards and setting up NVIDIA SLI configurations.

1-6 I/O Back Panel and Connector Introduction

Identifies rear panel ports and explains internal motherboard connectors.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS Utility Overview and Navigation

Explains the BIOS setup utility, its functions, and navigation keys.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuration options for basic system settings like date, time, and IDE devices.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for advanced system configurations, boot order, and security.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Configuration options for onboard peripherals like SATA, LAN, and Audio.

Power Management Setup

Settings to manage power consumption and wake-up events for the system.

PnP/PCI and PC Health Status

Configuration for PnP/PCI assignments and monitoring system health status.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU and memory frequency, voltage, and clock ratios.

BIOS Setup Defaults and Password Management

Options to load defaults and set supervisor/user passwords for security.

Save and Exit BIOS Setup Options

Procedures for saving changes or exiting the BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing essential chipset drivers using the included utility.

3-2 Software Applications

Lists and describes optional software applications provided on the driver CD.

3-3 Driver CD Information

Details the contents of the driver CD, including software and driver directories.

3-4 Hardware Information

Lists detected hardware components and their associated driver information.

3-5 Contact Us

Provides contact information for Gigabyte support and branch offices worldwide.

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

Introduces special software utilities developed by Gigabyte for system enhancement.

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

Overview of EasyTune 5, a utility for system performance enhancement and management.

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Explains Xpress Recovery2, a tool for quick backup and restoration of hard disk data.

4-1-3 BIOS Update Methods

Instructions on how to update the motherboard's BIOS using Q-Flash or @BIOS utilities.

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to install, configure SATA modes, and set up RAID arrays.

4-1-5 Multi-Channel Audio Setup

Guides for setting up 2, 4, 6, and 8-channel audio configurations.

4-2 Troubleshooting

Interpretation of beep codes to diagnose potential hardware or system issues.

Contact Us

Provides contact information for Gigabyte support and branch offices worldwide.

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