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.... For instructions on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered...
.... For instructions on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered...
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...GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Installing a Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 Integrated ...
...GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Installing a Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 Integrated ...
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... 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V VGA DVI HDMI OPTICAL ESATA USB 1394 LAN USB RTL 8211B AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN PCIE_1 PCIE_16 CODEC PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_IO F_USB3 F_USB1 F_USB2 LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX LPT GA-73PVM-S2H nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/ nForce 630i IDE SATAII1 SATAII0 SATAII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 IT8718 CLR_CMOS CI BATTERY F1_1394 FDD SYS_FAN PWR_LED COMA F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V VGA DVI HDMI OPTICAL ESATA USB 1394 LAN USB RTL 8211B AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN PCIE_1 PCIE_16 CODEC PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_IO F_USB3 F_USB1 F_USB2 LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX LPT GA-73PVM-S2H nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/ nForce 630i IDE SATAII1 SATAII0 SATAII2 DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 IT8718 CLR_CMOS CI BATTERY F1_1394 FDD SYS_FAN PWR_LED COMA F_PANEL - 7 -
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... PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/ nForce 630i 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports RTL 8211B LAN RJ45 LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port 2 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In...
... PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/ nForce 630i 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports RTL 8211B LAN RJ45 LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port 2 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In...
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.../System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
.../System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for...
GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end ... steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot...
Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. - 17 - Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end ... steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot...
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... + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI Supported or Not Yes No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Playback of Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Refer to this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can... HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 22 - To support 1080p resolution, be sure to use an Intel ® Pentium® E2160 processor or faster. • Memory: 1 ...
... + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI Supported or Not Yes No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Playback of Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Refer to this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can... HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 22 - To support 1080p resolution, be sure to use an Intel ® Pentium® E2160 processor or faster. • Memory: 1 ...
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... the computer is turned off your computer. • Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. Definition 1 1 MPD...
... the computer is turned off your computer. • Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. Definition 1 1 MPD...
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... and the pin assignments are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19.... When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the pin assignments below. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch ...
... and the pin assignments are matched correctly. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19.... When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the pin assignments below. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch ...
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...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • ... CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper...
...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • ... CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. For ...is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main ...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. For ...is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main ...
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To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-73PVM-S2H F4a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/28/2007-NF73-6A61NG02C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for the SA TA connectors. ... next boot if you the SATA controller is running at IDE mode. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. The system will display a message during the POST. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer...
To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-73PVM-S2H F4a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/28/2007-NF73-6A61NG02C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for the SA TA connectors. ... next boot if you the SATA controller is running at IDE mode. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. The system will display a message during the POST. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer...
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... Date, Hard Disk Type... Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu...: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the... of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system ...
... Date, Hard Disk Type... Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu...: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the... of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system ...
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...access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - ...Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit...
...access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - ...Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit...
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...IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE ... is 13:0:0. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 39 - IDE Channel 0 Master...
...IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE ... is 13:0:0. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 39 - IDE Channel 0 Master...
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...Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop . Precomp Write ...Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for any error. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your system. Typically, 640 KB will stop...
...Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. Landing Zone Landing zone. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop . Precomp Write ...Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for any error. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 40 - The following fields display your system. Typically, 640 KB will stop...
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... systems that supports multi-core technology. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor ... Technology) capability of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website...
... systems that supports multi-core technology. After configuring this menu when finished. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature only works for entering the BIOS Setup program. Enabled Enables all CPU cores and multi-threading function when using an Intel® CPU that support multi-processor ... Technology) capability of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch Mode NV Serial-ATA Controller ...
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 43 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch Mode NV Serial-ATA Controller ...