Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S5, GA-M59SLI-S4 User Manual

GA-M59SLI-S5 / GA-M59SLI-S4

AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1003 12ME-M59SLIS5-1003R

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Jun. 8, 2006

GA-M59SLI-S5 / GA-M59SLI-S4

Motherboard

Jun. 8, 2006

Motherboard

GA-M59SLI-S5 /

GA-M59SLI-S4

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change without prior notice.

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following:

 For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the

product.

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"Product User Manual".

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you need.

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Table of Contents

Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6

GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 7

GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 8

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 9

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 11

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................... 11

1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 12

1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 15

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 15

1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 16

1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 17

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 19

1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration ....................................... 20

1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 23

1-8 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 24

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 37

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2) ....................................................... 38

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 40

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 43

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 45

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 49

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 51

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 52

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 53

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 56

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 56

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 57

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 58

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 58

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 61

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 61

3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 62

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 62

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 63

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 63

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 65

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 65

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 65

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 66

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 68

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 79

A. nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge ......................................................................... 79

B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller .................................................................................. 92

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction .................................... 104

A. Realtek ALC888DD CODEC ................................................................................. 104

B. Realtek ALC883 CODEC ....................................................................................... 111

4-2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 116

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.

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Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1

SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 4

eSATA adapter package x 1

I/O Shield

SLI Bridge (GC-DGBR2-RH) x 1

Retention Bracket x 1

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

 2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

 4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

 2 Ports IEEE1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R)

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

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GA-M59SLI-S5 Motherboard Layout

OPTICAL

R_1394

KB_MS

COMA

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

LPT

LAN1

LAN2

Marvell 88E1116

CD_IN

IT8716

TPM

CPU_FAN

Marvell 88E1116

PCIE_1

F_AUDIO

PCIE_8

SPDIF_I

PCIE_16_2

PCI1

PCI2

ATX_12V_2X

nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI

Northbridge

PCIE_2

F1_1394

Socket AM2

GA-M59SLI-S5

PCIE_16_1

TSB43AB23

F2_1394

JSATAII1

DDRII1

DDRII2

DDRII3

nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI

Southbridge

GIGABYTE

SATA2

F_PANEL

DDRII4

SATAII0

IDE1

SATAII1

BAT

CLR_CMOS

F_USB3

ATX

FDD

SATAII5

SATAII4

SATAII3

Backup BIOS

F_USB2

PWR_FAN

Main BIOS

F_USB1

SYS_FAN

SATAII2

PCIE_12V

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JSATAII0

PWR_LED

GA-M59SLI-S4 Motherboard Layout

OPTICAL

R_1394

KB_MS

COMA

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

LPT

USB

LAN2

Marvell 88E1116

CD_IN

IT8716

CPU_FAN

PCIE_1

F_AUDIO

PCIE_8

SPDIF_I

PCIE_16_2

PCI1

PCI2

ATX_12V

PCIE_2

Socket AM2

nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI

Northbridge

F1_1394

GA-M59SLI-S4

PCIE_16_1

TSB43AB23

F2_1394

DDRII1

DDRII2

DDRII3

nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI

Southbridge

SB_FAN

F_PANEL

DDRII4

SATAII0

IDE1

SATAII1

BAT

CLR_CMOS

F_USB3

ATX

PWR_FAN

SYS_FAN

FDD

SATAII5

SATAII4

SATAII3

SATAII2

BIOS

F_USB2

F_USB1

PCIE_12V

PWR_LED

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Block Diagram

PCI-ECLK (100MHz)

2 PCI Express x1

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI Bus

PCI Express x16

Hyper Transport Bus

PCI Express x1

LAN2

RJ45

LAN1

TSB43AB23

Marvell

88E1116 x 2

AMD

Socket AM2

CPU

nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI

Northbridge

nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI

Southbridge

CODEC

CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)

DDRII 800/667/533/400MHz DIMM

Hyper Transport Bus

LPC BUS

Dual Channel Memory

2 SATA 3Gb/s

GIGABYTE

SATA2

Dual BIOS

6 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel

IT8716

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

3 IEEE1394a

2 PCI

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

Line-In

SPDIF In

10 USB

Ports

SPDIF Out

MIC

Line-Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

PCI Express x8

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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PCI Express x16

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Chapter 1Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

CPU  Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core /

AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM processor Front Side Bus  2000MHz Chipset  nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI LAN  Marvell 88E1116 phy (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio  Onboard Realtek ALC888DD CODEC chip

 Onboard Realtek ALC883 CODEC chip  Supports High Definition Audio  Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio  Supports SPDIF In / Out connection  Supports CD In connection

IEEE 1394  Onboard T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

 3 IEEE1394a ports

Storage  nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI Southbridge

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD device

- 1 IDE connectors (IDE1) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133 support, allowing connection of 2 IDE devices

- 6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 , SATAII5), allowing connection of 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 and JBOD for Serial ATA

 GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller

- 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (JSATAII0, JSATAII1), allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) and JBOD for Serial ATA

O.S Support  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory  4 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16GB memory)

 Supports dual channel DDRII 800/667/533/400 DIMMs  Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs  Supports ECC Memory

Expanstion Slots  2 PCI Express x16 slot

 1 PCI Express x8 slot  2 PCI Express x1 slots  2 PCI slots

(Note 1)

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.

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Internal Connectors  1 24-pin ATX power connector

 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 4-pin PCIE 12V power connector  1 floppy connector  1 IDE connector  8 SATA 3Gb/s connectors  6 SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 CPU fan connector  1 system fan connector  1 power fan connector  1 SB fan connector  1 front panel connector  1 front audio connector  1 CD In connector  1 power LED connector  3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables  2 IEEE1394a connectors for additional 2 ports by cable  1 SPDIF In connector  1 TPM connector

Rear Panel I/O  1 PS/2 keyboard port

 1 PS/2 mouse port  1 parallel port  1 IEEE1394a port  1 OPTICAL port  1 COMA port  4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports  2 RJ-45 ports  1 RJ-45 port  6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear

Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control  IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU / System temperature detection  CPU / Power / System fan speed detection  System / CPU warning temperature  CPU fan failure warning  Supports CPU Smart Fan function

BIOS  2 4Mbit flash ROM

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  Supports DualBIOS

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(Note 2)

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.

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Additional Features  Supports @BIOS

 Supports Download Center  Supports Q-Flash  Supports EasyTune  Supports Xpress Install  Supports Xpress Recovery2  Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue

Bundle Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor  ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

(Note 3)

(Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4GB of physical

memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than

4GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation. (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 4) Silent Pipe only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3. Please add an even layer of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler.

4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

Check the CPU pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting the CPU. The pin 1 location is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. Align the CPU to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket.

Fig.1

Socket Lever

Position lever at a 90 degree angle.

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Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the socket and CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position.

Pin One

Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.

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1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler

Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the cooler manual for detailed installation instructions).

Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly function to prevent CPU overheating.

The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler.

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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

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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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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.

Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:

1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color.

3. To enable Dual Channel mode with four memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty)

DIMM Socket

2 memory modules

4 memory modules

If two memory modules are to be used to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them in DDRII1 and DDRII2 DIMM sockets.

DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII 3 DDRII4

DS/SS DS/SS - - - -

- - - - DS/SS DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card:

Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card.

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1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration

nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM graphics cards! The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPU (graphics processing unit) and the nVIDIA® nForce 590SLI chipset. Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to operate in parallel and share the work and deliver heart-pounding PC performance. This section introduces steps to configure an SLI system on the GAM59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 motherboard.

Before you begin--

The exact power requirements will depend on your overall system configurations. You need a power supply that can provide sufficient and stable power to your system and the two SLI graphics cards. Please refer to the table below to check recommended power for different systems.

If you wish to enable the SLI function, install two SLI-ready graphics cards into the PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. (It is recommended to use graphics cards of identical brand and chips. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). If you want to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the PCIE_16_1 slot to ensure better display performance.

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Connecting Two Graphics Cards:

Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards"

and install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model to the PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots.

Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-DGBR2-RH) to the SLI gold

edge connector on top of both cards. Make sure the two mini female slots on the bridge connector securely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of both cards.

Female slots on the bridge

connector

Gold edge connector on the top

of graphics card

Step 3: In order to securely fix the bridge connector beween the

two cards, you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

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place this part on the top of

the bridge connector.

retention bracket

Step 4: Plug the display cable into the graphics card which on

the PCIE_16_1 slot

(Note)

(Note) If you want to enable the SLI function, you must plug the display cable into the graphics card

which on the PCIE_16_1 slot.

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Graphics Card Driver Setting:

Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system,

right-click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. The NVIDIA control panel will appear.

Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then

select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box. System will restart after you click Apply. Then the SLI configuration is completed.

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1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple).

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

IEEE 1394 Port (4 Pins Connector)

Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.

OPTICAL

The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.

COMA (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet , providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000Mbps.

USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.

Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)

The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.

Side Speaker Out

The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack.

Line In

The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

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Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.

MIC In

The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information.

1-8 Connectors Introduction

1) ATX_12V_2X / ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) PCIE_12V

4) CPU_FAN

5) SYS_FAN

6) PWR_FAN

7) SB_FAN

8) IDE1

9) FDD

10) SATAII0 / SATAII1 /S ATAII2 / SATAII3 / SATAII4 / SATAII5

12) PWR_LED

13) F_PANEL

14) F_AUDIO

15) CD_IN

16) SPDIF_I

17) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3

18) F1_1394 / F2_1394

19) TPM

20) CLR_CMOS

21) C I

22) BAT

11) JSATAII0 / JSATAII1

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.

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7 22 20

1/2) ATX_12V_2X / ATX_12V (Power Connector)

ATX (Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start. If you wish to install a power supply that provides ATX 12V (2x2) power connector, please connect the ATX 12V power connector to the Pin 3, 4, 7, 8 of the onboard ATX_12V power connector according to the pin definitions. Caution! Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start. If you use a power supply that provides a 24-pin ATX or 2x4 pin ATX 12V power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; otherwise, please do not remove it.

Pin No. Definition

ATX_12V

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

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ATX_12V_2X

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5. Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

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ATX (Power Connector)

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Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB(stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

12 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

Pin No. Definition

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX)

24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)

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3) PCIE_12V (Power Connector)

The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the PCIE x16 slot. Connect this connector depending on your system requirements.

PIin No. Definition

1NC

2 GND

3 GND

4 +12V

4/5/6) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.

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CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

(Only for CPU_FAN)

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7) SB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector)

If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND)

Pin No. Definition

1 +12V

2 GND

8) IDE1 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.

Only for GA-M59SLI-S4.

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9) FDD (FDD Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector.

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10) SATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 / SATAII4 / SATAII5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors,

Controlled by nVIDIA

nForce 590SLI Southbridge)

11) JSATAII0 / JSATAII1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2)

SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition

SATAII5

SATAII4

SATAII1

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

SATAII3

Only for GA-M59SLI-S5.

SATAII0

JSATAII0

SATAII2

JSATAII1

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12) PWR_LED

The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.

MSG+

HD+

Switch

PW+

MSG-

HD-

RES-

Power

PW-

RES+

Speaker Connector

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

2 1

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: Power

(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal

(Green) Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal

(Red) Cl ose: Power On/Off

MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC ( Purple) NC

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Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

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