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...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. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this... to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by copyright laws and is ...
...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. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this... to their respective owners. Example: All rights reserved. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any form or by copyright laws and is ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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...;• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •• Make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable ...for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and...
...;• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •• Make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable ...for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and...
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... Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB+ Unlock 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...
... Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for 3TB+ Unlock 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...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode ... channels and each channel has one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode ... channels and each channel has one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode...
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... driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this audio jack for line in jack. The following describes the states of...
... driver. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this audio jack for line in jack. The following describes the states of...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater...
... possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater...
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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on ...
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on ...
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... the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the... motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The ...
... the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the motherboard header. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the... motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The ...
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... or other unexpected results. GA-78LMT-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup When the power is...
... or other unexpected results. GA-78LMT-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility...-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup When the power is...
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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 This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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... system chassis cover is overheated. (Default: Enabled) Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case...
... system chassis cover is overheated. (Default: Enabled) Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case...
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... instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 33 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature.
... instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 33 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature.
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...to manually select the drivers you may prepare only 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). B. Or click Install Single Items to available SATA port on the motherboard. Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configuring the Onboard SATA...
...to manually select the drivers you may prepare only 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). B. Or click Install Single Items to available SATA port on the motherboard. Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configuring the Onboard SATA...
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... item for further configuration. In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. The window below will appear. Figure 1 6. Steps: 1. Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is the default. 3. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will show the number of... to return to the disk array. C. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Fast Initialization option has been selected It will see shall depend on your motherboard.
... item for further configuration. In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. The window below will appear. Figure 1 6. Steps: 1. Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is the default. 3. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will show the number of... to return to the disk array. C. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Fast Initialization option has been selected It will see shall depend on your motherboard.