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... prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this manual is protected by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this : "REV: ...61550; 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual...
... prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to assist in this manual is protected by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in this : "REV: ...61550; 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual...
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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 ...-Safe Defaults 33 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 34 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 34 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 35 2-14 Exit Without Saving 35 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 4 Appendix...36 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 36 4-2 Regulatory Statements 39 - 4 -
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 ...-Safe Defaults 33 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 34 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password 34 2-13 Save & Exit Setup 35 2-14 Exit Without Saving 35 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 36 Chapter 4 Appendix...36 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 36 4-2 Regulatory Statements 39 - 4 -
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GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN AM3+ VGA R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO GbE LAN GA-78LMT-S2 AMD 760G M_BIOS iTE Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1 CODEC PCI BAT F_USB1 F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS ATX 5 4 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2 AMD SB710 SATA2 0 1 3 2 SATA2 Box Contents GA-78LMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN AM3+ VGA R_USB USB_LAN AUDIO GbE LAN GA-78LMT-S2 AMD 760G M_BIOS iTE Super I/O PCIEX16 PCIEX1 CODEC PCI BAT F_USB1 F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS ATX 5 4 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 SATA2 AMD SB710 SATA2 0 1 3 2 SATA2 Box Contents GA-78LMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 5 -
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.... Dual channel memory architecture 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...USB headers) - 8 - AMD AM3+ processor - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 4400 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 760G South...audio, you have to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver.
.... Dual channel memory architecture 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...USB headers) - 8 - AMD AM3+ processor - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 4400 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 760G South...audio, you have to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver.
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... etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate.
... etc. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate.
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...] HDD S.M.A.R.T. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. (Note) This...
...] HDD S.M.A.R.T. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. (Note) This...
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... AHCI. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native...
... AHCI. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that support Native mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native...
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...and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan 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 ... to install. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to available SATA port on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, ...
...and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan 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 ... to install. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to available SATA port on the motherboard. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that you begin Please prepare: •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, ...
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...operating system. Then follow the on -screen instructions to install the driver that contains the driver during the OS installation. To copy the RAID/AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 After loading the driver, continue the OS installation. - 38 - Follow the on -..., copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder in the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. Select Load Driver. Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to...
...operating system. Then follow the on -screen instructions to install the driver that contains the driver during the OS installation. To copy the RAID/AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 After loading the driver, continue the OS installation. - 38 - Follow the on -..., copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder in the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver. Select Load Driver. Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to...