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... 5 GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 25 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 26 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 28 2-7 Power Management Setup 30 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 32 2-9 PC Health Status 32 2-10 Load Fail-Safe...
... 5 GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 25 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 26 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 28 2-7 Power Management Setup 30 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 32 2-9 PC Health Status 32 2-10 Load Fail-Safe...
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GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 760G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports AMD SB710 BIOS LPC iTE Bus Super I/O CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line...
GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 760G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports AMD SB710 BIOS LPC iTE Bus Super I/O CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line...
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...-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture ŠŠ Support for DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) - 8 - AMD...
...-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture ŠŠ Support for DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) - 8 - AMD...
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... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Q-Share - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port...
... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Q-Share - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port...
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..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory...
..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory...
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... black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be used, the total number of a fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. PORT DEBUG PORT PORT PORT Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be an even number. •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. - 15 - Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. 1 Pin No...
... black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be used, the total number of a fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. PORT DEBUG PORT PORT PORT Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be an even number. •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. - 15 - Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. 1 Pin No...
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... turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model...
... turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model...
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...; @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
...; @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
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... useful life of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. (Note) This item is the total amount of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode [UMA] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] x Surround View Disabled VGA Core Clock control [Auto] x VGA Core Clock...
... useful life of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB. (Note) This item is the total amount of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode [UMA] UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] x Surround View Disabled VGA Core Clock control [Auto] x VGA Core Clock...
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... bit Sets HT Link Width to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 22 - Auto (default) allows the BIOS to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control...
... bit Sets HT Link Width to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 22 - Auto (default) allows the BIOS to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control...
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.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the system voltages. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS...
.... Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the system voltages. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS...
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... Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 25 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using...
... Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 25 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using...
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... BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Load Line Control [Auto] AMD C1E Support [Disabled] Virtualization [Disabled] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto] CPU Unlock (Note) [Disabled] CPU core Control (Note) [Auto] x CPU core 0 (Note) Enabled x CPU core 1 (Note) Enabled x CPU core 2 (Note) Enabled x CPU core 3 (Note) Enabled } Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] EFI CD/DVD Boot Option [Auto] First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Second Boot Device...
... BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Load Line Control [Auto] AMD C1E Support [Disabled] Virtualization [Disabled] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto] CPU Unlock (Note) [Disabled] CPU core Control (Note) [Auto] x CPU core 0 (Note) Enabled x CPU core 1 (Note) Enabled x CPU core 2 (Note) Enabled x CPU core 3 (Note) Enabled } Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] EFI CD/DVD Boot Option [Auto] First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Second Boot Device...
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Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you want to install the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this menu when finished. Use the...
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you want to install the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this menu when finished. Use the...
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...mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type IDE x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Press Enter Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] } SMART LAN [Press Enter] Onboard Audio Function [Enabled] USB Controllers...
...mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type IDE x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Press Enter Onboard LAN Function [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] } SMART LAN [Press Enter] Onboard Audio Function [Enabled] USB Controllers...
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... This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to As SATA Type. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the USB functionalities below. - 29 - Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable...
... This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to As SATA Type. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the USB functionalities below. - 29 - Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable...
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...: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] HPET Support (Note) [Enabled] Power On By Mouse [Disabled] Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] x KB Power ON Password Enter AC Back Function [Soft-Off] Power-On by a wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep...
...: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] HPET Support (Note) [Enabled] Power On By Mouse [Disabled] Power On By Keyboard [Disabled] x KB Power ON Password Enter AC Back Function [Soft-Off] Power-On by a wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep...
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.... (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +12V +3.3V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU...
.... (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +12V +3.3V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU...
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... connected or fails. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at different speed according to load the safest BIOS default settings. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to the CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 33 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control...
... connected or fails. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at different speed according to load the safest BIOS default settings. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to the CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 33 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control...
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... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). The driver Autorun screen is recommended that you wish to available SATA port on the motherboard. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup...
... use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). The driver Autorun screen is recommended that you wish to available SATA port on the motherboard. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup...
