GA-M56S-S3 (rev. 1.x)

NVIDIA® nForce 560 Chipset
 
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CPU Support
Support List
Manual
Memory Support List
Storage Support List
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [5.10.0.6662]
      118,29 MB
      Oct 25, 2012
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      Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5.10.0.5010]
      29,87 MB
      Oct 03, 2006
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [v12.15]
      19,62 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [v12.15]
      11,75 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [v12.15]
      20,41 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset beta Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit
      [v12.14]
      20,45 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset beta Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [v12.14]
      19,67 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Server 2003 64bit
      [v12.14]
      38,94 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Server 2003 32bit
      [v12.14]
      44,27 MB
      Jul 20, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [v12.15]
      19,62 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [v12.15]
      11,75 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [v12.15]
      20,41 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset beta Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit
      [v12.14]
      20,45 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset beta Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [v12.14]
      19,67 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Server 2003 64bit
      [v12.14]
      38,94 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan driver)

      OS: Windows Server 2003 32bit
      [v12.14]
      44,27 MB
      Jul 20, 2007
      Download
    • SATA RAID/AHCI
      SATA RAID/AHCI
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [v12.15]
      0,39 MB
      Jul 23, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [v12.15]
      0,19 MB
      Jul 23, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [v12.15]
      0,39 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows 2000
      [v12.15]
      0,19 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [v12.15]
      0,41 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [v12.15]
      0,21 MB
      Jan 22, 2008
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit
      [v12.14]
      0,42 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [v12.14]
      0,39 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit
      [v12.14]
      0,31 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
      NVIDIA MCP65 SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [v12.14]
      0,29 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
  • BIOS(+6)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F6H
      0,45 MB
      Aug 20, 2010
      Download
      1. Beta BIOS
      2. Update CPU AGESA 3.7.1.0
      3. Fix ATI Radeon HD 5000 series VGA card compatibility
      F5
      0,41 MB
      Jan 22, 2009
      Download
      1. Update CUP ID (AGESA 3.3.2.0)
      F4
      0,53 MB
      Dec 10, 2008
      Download
      1. Update AGESA code to Ver.3.1.9.0
      F3
      0,53 MB
      Dec 04, 2007
      Download
      1. Fix: Some of 1000 GB (1TB) HDDs will be detected size error.
      2. Update CPU ID (Support AM2+ Phenom CPU)
      F2
      0,50 MB
      Sep 26, 2007
      Download
      1. Update CPU ID (Support AM2 G1/G2-Stepping CPU)
      F1
      0,50 MB
      Jul 02, 2007
      Download
      1. First Release
  • Support List
  • Support List(+1)
    • Name
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Memory Support List
      0,04 MB
      Jul 23, 2007
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+5)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Arabic, English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
      12,15 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
      18,60 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Traditional Chinese
      1004
      8,06 MB
      Aug 19, 2008
      Download
      English
      1004
      6,59 MB
      Aug 19, 2008
      Download
      Korean
      1003
      15,25 MB
      Nov 05, 2007
      Download
CPU Support
FAQ
In BIOS settings under "CPU Voltage Setting" option, why is the adjustable voltage range different to the ones shown in the user manual?
BIOS
Are there any restrictions or limitations when using Xpress Recovery2 software?
Driver / Software / OS
After using the program Xpress Recovery2 from the Driver CD to backup the files, when rebooting the system why won't Xpress Recovery run by pressing F9 as indicated, the only way to run Xpress Recovery2 is by inserting the Driver CD and running it off the CD?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system pop up an UAC (User Account Control) alert window while executing Dynamic Energy Saver / Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced / Dynamic Energy Saver 2 or EasyTune6 in Windows Vista / 7?
Driver / Software / OS
After installed EasyTune6, I always receive UAC (User Account Control) alert windows after entering Windows Vista / 7. Is there any way to prevent it?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system crash occasionally when Easy Tune 6 and online game Battlefield: Bad Company 2 runs simultaneously?
Driver / Software / OS
How to determine whether drivers are all installed?
Driver / Software / OS
There is a Windows 8 BSOD problem when I upgrade it from Windows 7 which has On/off Charge installed.
Driver / Software / OS
What is the standard operation procedure of HD audio driver installation under WINXP?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Why does the onboard HD audio driver not install successfully ?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Does DDR memory work in 2.5v? Why can't my DDR memory module work stable?
Memory
I have installed Phenom CPU and memory modules according to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration table in user’s manual, but system shows “unganged mode, 64-bit” during POST. How do I enable 128bit dual memory channel?
Memory
Why can't I enable some RAID function?
Memory / Storage Devices
How to use Xpress Recovery2?
Others
When switching on the PC there is always a message at BIOS POST “K8 NPT Data change… Update New Data to DMI”, what does this message mean?
Others
My motherboard provides Wake On LAN feature as you mentioned. But, I don't know how to enable the feature. Can you tell me?
Peripherals
How to adjust volume control with SPDIF out?
Peripherals
Why does my SATA HDD become a removeable device after installing nVIDIA chipset driver under Windows XP ?
Product Specification
Does it support AHCI?
Product Specification
What is the difference between a 24-pin and a 20-pin motherboard power connector?
Product Specification
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Specification
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Specification / Peripherals / Others
Why is the Samsung hard disk supporting ATA133 detected as ATA100 on a ATA133-supported motherboard?
Storage Devices
Why doesn’t the system recognize all 6 hard disks while using RAID 10 array? Instead, only 4 of them were detected.
Storage Devices
Does the CMOS battery (CR2032) pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
Does the USB connector pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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