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...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any ... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any ... Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout 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...
Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout 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...
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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 ... 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-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In...
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 ... 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-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In...
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... EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. BIOS 1 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
... EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. BIOS 1 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
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...Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the...with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, 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 begin to install an expansion card: •...
...Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the...with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, 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 begin to install an expansion card: •...
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...is operating. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED keeps ...blinking when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis to...
...is operating. The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED keeps ...blinking when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis to...
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... Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 18 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place ... . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
... Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. - 18 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place ... . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the positive side should face up). •...
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... not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. A. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear ...configuration values in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the CMOS. GA-78LMT-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu ...
... not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. A. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear ...configuration values in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can press + in the CMOS. GA-78LMT-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu ...
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... more advanced options. •• When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the..., you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you wish to load and then press to load the BIOS settings from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by...
... more advanced options. •• When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the..., you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you wish to load and then press to load the BIOS settings from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by...
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... determine whether to 2000 MHz. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to 16 bit. The adjustable range is present only when you to determine whether to manually set the CPU host frequency. This option is configurable... MHz~2.0 GHz). (Note) This item is from 100 MHz to PEG and an ATI graphics card is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to automatically adjust...
... determine whether to 2000 MHz. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to 16 bit. The adjustable range is present only when you to determine whether to manually set the CPU host frequency. This option is configurable... MHz~2.0 GHz). (Note) This item is from 100 MHz to PEG and an ATI graphics card is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to automatically adjust...
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... allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options are : X4.00, X5.33, X6.66 and X8.00. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to Manual. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 15T~30T. - 23 - Manual allows the memory clock...
... allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options are : X4.00, X5.33, X6.66 and X8.00. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to Manual. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 15T~30T. - 23 - Manual allows the memory clock...
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.... (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set memory voltage.
.... (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set memory voltage.
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... access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave 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. Halt On Allows you... 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to ...
... access mode. Options are : Auto (default), Large. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave 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. Halt On Allows you... 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to ...
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...or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will be reduced during system halt state. Disabled Disables the C1E function. (Default) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to adjust ... menu. Load Line Control Enables or disables Load Line control. Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled...
...or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will be reduced during system halt state. Disabled Disables the C1E function. (Default) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to adjust ... menu. Load Line Control Enables or disables Load Line control. Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled...
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... low-power mode that supports this feature. - 27 - Press to exit this item to EFI if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full... A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the list. CPU Core 0 is fixed. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self...
... low-power mode that supports this feature. - 27 - Press to exit this item to EFI if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full... A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the list. CPU Core 0 is fixed. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self...
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS...
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS...
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... Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &... Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 33 - Options are the safest and...
... Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &... Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 33 - Options are the safest and...
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... Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...startup to confirm the password. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. - 34 - The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" ...
... Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...startup to confirm the password. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. - 34 - The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" ...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save...
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...during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." - 36 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you use two...to ensure optimal performance, it is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing...
...during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." - 36 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you use two...to ensure optimal performance, it is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing...