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- Gigabyte
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- GA-M59SLI-S4
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- 2012-05-04
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Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S5/GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Motherboard User Manual
This manual covers the hardware installation steps for the GA‑M59SLI‑S5 and GA‑M59SLI‑S4 motherboards, including CPU, CPU cooler, memory, expansion cards, and SLI configuration. Detailed diagrams of the motherboard layout are provided for both models.
The BIOS setup chapter explains standard CMOS features, power management, and advanced options such as the MB Intelligent Tweaker. Appendices contain driver installation instructions, software utilities, and contact information for Gigabyte support worldwide.
Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S4 specifications
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2 (supports AMD Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2 Dual‑Core, Athlon 64, Sempron) |
|---|---|
| Front‑Side Bus | 2000 MHz |
| Chipset | nVIDIA nForce 590SLI |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC888DD (also ALC883) on board |
| IEEE‑1394 Port | 1 port |
| PCI‑Express Slots | 2 × PCI‑Express x16, 1 × PCI‑Express x8, 2 × PCI‑Express x1, 2 × PCI |
Source: GA-M59SLI-S5 GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Prozessor Motherboard BENUTZERHANDBUCH Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What CPU socket does the GA‑M59SLI‑S5/S4 motherboard use?
It uses a Socket AM2 that supports AMD Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2 Dual‑Core, Athlon 64 and Sempron processors.
From: GA-M59SLI-S5 GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Prozessor Motherboard BENUTZERHANDBUCH Manual
What precautions should be taken to avoid electrostatic discharge when installing components?
Use an antistatic wrist strap and place components on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic container before handling them.
From: GA-M59SLI-S5 GA-M59SLI-S4 AMD Socket AM2 Prozessor Motherboard BENUTZERHANDBUCH Manual