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GA-73PVM-S2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core TM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-73PVMS2H-1004R
GA-73PVM-S2H LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core TM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-73PVMS2H-1004R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 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 ...
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.... 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
.... 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (for Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • 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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...174; Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel ® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce... up to 3 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel supporting up to 1 SA TA 3Gb/s device -
...174; Pentium® 4 processor Extreme Edition/Intel ® Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce... up to 3 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel supporting up to 1 SA TA 3Gb/s device -
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...; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -
...; 24.4cm x 22.0cm (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -
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... from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. B. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... from the CPU socket. (DO NOT touch socket contacts.) Step 3: Remove the protective socket cover from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. B. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Follow the steps below to turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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... used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 16...
... used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 16...
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... the add-on graphics card. For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia ASUS ASUS MSI Leadtek ELSA ELSA Model Name GV...128 NX6800GT-TD256E WinFast PX6600GT TDH GLADIAC 760GT GLADIAC 790GT (Continued...) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under...
... the add-on graphics card. For more information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE GIGABYTE Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia Nvidia ASUS ASUS MSI Leadtek ELSA ELSA Model Name GV...128 NX6800GT-TD256E WinFast PX6600GT TDH GLADIAC 760GT GLADIAC 790GT (Continued...) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List The items below are supported under...
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... D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Refer the figures below for details.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and...
... D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select NVIDIA HDMI Audio Device and then click Set Default. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Refer the figures below for details.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and...
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... Non-protected contents 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 - A. The table below . • CPU: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6550 processor (2.33 GHz or faster). to support 720p resolution, be connected to the...
... Non-protected contents 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 - A. The table below . • CPU: Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6550 processor (2.33 GHz or faster). to support 720p resolution, be connected to the...
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...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 24 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12...
...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 24 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12...
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... hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.) • A RAID 0+1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 26 - If you should use the 3 onboard SATA 3Gb/s connectors and the eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel together to two IDE devices...
... hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.) • A RAID 0+1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 26 - If you should use the 3 onboard SATA 3Gb/s connectors and the eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel together to two IDE devices...
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... may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to indicate the problem. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - The S0 On LED is operating. If a problem is in different patterns to the power switch on the chassis front panel. A front panel...
... may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch): Connects to indicate the problem. GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - The S0 On LED is operating. If a problem is in different patterns to the power switch on the chassis front panel. A front panel...
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... the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB Y- Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition...
... the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB Y- Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition...
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Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 26 25 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ...
Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 32 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 26 25 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ...
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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. Press to enable AHCI .... : Xpress Recovery2 If you want to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in time. 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 running at IDE mode...
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. Press to enable AHCI .... : Xpress Recovery2 If you want to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility in time. 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 running at IDE mode...
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... 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 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to...
... 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 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to...