GA-A55M-DS2 is a motherboard with features such as APU support, memory installation, and rear panel connectors.
This user manual explains how to install and configure the Gigabyte GA‑A55M‑DS2 motherboard. It covers safety precautions, hardware mounting, APU and memory installation, expansion card setup, rear and internal connector wiring, as well as BIOS configuration and driver installation.
Key sections include detailed motherboard layout diagrams, step‑by‑step hardware installation instructions, BIOS feature descriptions, and a full list of technical specifications such as supported CPUs, memory limits, storage interfaces, and peripheral connections. This manual is written in Korean.
| CPU socket | FM1 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD A55 |
| Supported memory speeds | DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x1 (PCIe 2.0) |
| SATA ports | 4 × SATA 3 Gb/s |
| LAN | Realtek/Atheros GbE 10/100/1000 Mbit |
| USB ports | 8 × USB 2.0/1.1 (4 rear, 4 via internal headers) |
| Audio codec | Realtek/VIA HD audio codec |
It uses an FM1 socket for AMD A‑Series and E2‑Series processors.
The board provides up to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four on the rear panel and four via internal headers).
It includes a Realtek/Atheros GbE LAN chip supporting 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet.