GA-A55-S3P User Manual is a user manual for the GA-A55-S3P motherboard produced by GIGABYTE Technology Co., Ltd. It introduces the hardware installation, BIOS program settings, driver installation, etc. of the motherboard.
This manual covers the GA‑A55‑S3P motherboard’s hardware installation steps, including CPU, memory and expansion cards, as well as detailed safety precautions for handling the board. It also explains the BIOS configuration options, power‑management features, and how to install the supplied drivers.
Additional sections describe the rear I/O connectors, internal headers, and provide appendices such as SATA configuration, HDMI usage, and warranty information. The document is written in Chinese and includes diagrams of the board layout and connector pin‑outs.
| CPU socket | FM1 |
|---|---|
| Supported processors | AMD A‑series and E2‑series processors |
| Chipset | AMD A55 |
| Memory slots | 2 DDR3 DIMM slots, up to 32 GB total |
| SATA ports | 6 × SATA 3 Gb/s |
| USB ports | 12 × USB 2.0/1.1 (6 rear, 6 via internal headers) |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16, 4 × PCIe x1 (PCIe 2.0) |
| LAN | Realtek/Atheros GbE 10/100/1000 Mbit |
| HDMI output | 1 × HDMI, up to 1920×1200 resolution |
It uses an FM1 socket for AMD A‑series and E2‑series processors.
The board provides up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports – six on the rear panel and six via internal headers.
The motherboard supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory across its two DIMM slots.
Yes, it includes DualBIOS™ for backup BIOS functionality.