The M52L-S3P
Gigabyte Technology S series motherboards are for AMD socket AM2 platform, featuring with two innovative features - safe and smart technologies. The S series motherboards GA-M52L-S3P; supporting AMD new generation AM2 processor with dual channel DDR2 800MHz high frequency memories, providing reliable and user friendly computing and reaching the maximum system performance easily via personalized software settings. Gigabyte S series motherboards, the champion's choice for AMD socket AM2 platform!
General
| Specification | Value |
| Product Type | Motherboard |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Width | 30.5 cm |
| Depth | 21.5 cm |
| Compatibility | AMD LIVE! Ready |
| Compatible Processors | Athlon, Athlon 64, Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon X2, Sempron X2 |
| 64-bit Processors Compatibility | Built-in |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM2 |
| Multi-Core Support | Dual-Core / Triple-core / Quad-core |
| Chipset Type | NVIDIA nForce 520LE |
| Max Bus Speed | 1000 MHz |
| BIOS Type | Award |
| Storage Controller | ATA-133, Serial ATA-300 (RAID) |
| Power Connectors | 4-pin ATX12V connector, 24-pin main power connector |
Processor
| Specification | Value |
| Installed Qty (Max Supported) | 0 ( 1 ) |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
| Supported RAM Technology | DDR2 SDRAM |
| RAM Installed ( Max ) | 0 MB / 16 GB (max) |
| Supported RAM Speed | PC2-6400, PC2-5300, PC2-8500 |
| RAM Features | Dual channel memory architecture |
Audio
| Specification | Value |
| Audio Output | Sound card |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC883 |
| Sound Output Mode | 7.1 channel surround |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio |
Telecom / Networking
| Specification | Value |
| Networking | Network adapter - Realtek RTL8201CL - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet |
Features
| Specification | Value |
| BIOS Features | DMI 2.0 support, ACPI 1.0b support, SMBIOS 2.3 support |
| Manual Settings | CPU frequency, processor core voltage, memory voltage, memory bus frequency, PCI Express x16 slot frequency, chipset voltage |
| Hardware Monitoring | Chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection |
| Hardware Features | Chassis intrusion detection, Q-Flash, C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management), M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker), Robust Graphics Booster (R.G.B.) |
Expansion / Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
| Expansion Slot(s) | 1 processor - Socket AM2 ¦ 4 memory ( 1.8 V ) - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 PCI Express x16 ¦ 2 PCI Express x1 ¦ 4 PCI |
| Storage Interfaces | Serial ATA-300 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 Device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 ¦ ATA-133 - connector(s): 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s) |
| Interfaces | 1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 PIN IDC ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - 4 PIN MPC ¦ 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA ¦ 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone 3.5mm |
| Additional Connectors (Optional) | 4 x Hi-Speed USB |
Miscellaneous
| Specification | Value |
| Software Included | Drivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, EasyTune 5, Xpress Recovery 2 |
| Compliant Standards | Plug and Play, ACPI 1.0b, RoHS |
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