Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 User manual

GA-M57SLI-S4
AMDAthlonTM 64 FX /AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core /
AMDAthlonTM 64 / SempronTM AM2 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev.2002
12ME-M57SLI4R-2002R
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Motherboard
GA-M57SLI-S4
Apr. 11, 2007
Motherboard
GA-M57SLI-S4
Apr. 11, 2007

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Table of Contents
ItemChecklist ................................................................................................................. 6
OptionalAccessories ...................................................................................................... 6
GA-M57SLI-S4MotherboardLayout ............................................................................. 7
BlockDiagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 HardwareInstallation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 ConsiderationsPriortoInstallation .................................................................... 9
1-2 FeatureSummary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 13
1-4 InstallationofMemory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 InstallationofExpansionCards ...................................................................... 16
1-6 SetupofanSLI(ScalableLinkInterface)Configuration .................................. 17
1-7 I/OBackPanelIntroduction ........................................................................... 20
1-8 ConnectorsIntroduction .................................................................................. 22
Chapter 2 BIOSSetup................................................................................................ 33
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) ..................................................... 34
2-1 StandardCMOSFeatures ............................................................................. 36
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 38
2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 40
2-4 PowerManagementSetup ............................................................................. 44
2-5 PnP/PCIConfigurations................................................................................. 46
2-6 PCHealth Status ........................................................................................... 47
2-7 MBIntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 49
2-8 LoadFail-SafeDefaults................................................................................... 51
2-9 LoadOptimizedDefaults ................................................................................. 51
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 52
2-11 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 53
2-12 ExitWithout Saving ....................................................................................... 53

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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...................................................................................... 55
3-1 InstallChipsetDrivers.................................................................................... 55
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 56
3-3 DriverCDInformation .................................................................................... 56
3-4 HardwareInformation ..................................................................................... 57
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 59
4-1 UniqueSoftwareUtilities ................................................................................ 59
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction..................................................................................... 59
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction......................................................................... 60
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 62
4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 66
4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction...................................... 76
4-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 81