GA-A55-S3P User's Manual is a user manual published by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. about the GA-A55-S3P motherboard, introducing the hardware installation, BIOS settings, driver installation and other contents.
This manual explains how to install and configure the Gigabyte GA‑A55‑S3P motherboard, covering safety precautions, component installation, and system setup. It includes detailed diagrams of the board layout, block diagram, and connector locations.
Key sections cover hardware installation (APU, memory, expansion cards), BIOS configuration, driver installation, and an appendix with regulatory information. The document also lists all technical specifications such as supported CPUs, memory types, storage interfaces, and networking features.
| CPU Socket | FM1 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD A55 |
| Memory Capacity | 2 DDR3 DIMM sockets, up to 32 GB |
| Supported Memory Speeds | DDR3 2400(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz |
| SATA Ports | 6 × SATA 3Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10/JBOD |
| LAN | Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| USB Ports | Up to 12 × USB 2.0/1.1 (6 back, 6 internal headers) |
The revision number is printed on the board as "REV: X.X" (e.g., "REV: 1.0").
The board provides six SATA 3 Gb/s connectors, supporting up to six SATA devices.
It uses a Realtek/Atheros Gigabit Ethernet controller supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit.