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... GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 29 2-7 Power Management Setup...
... GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 29 2-7 Power Management Setup...
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...: AMD SB710 Memory ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) j - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. AMD AM3+ processor - Audio ŠŠ Realtek ALC889 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio...
...: AMD SB710 Memory ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) j - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. AMD AM3+ processor - Audio ŠŠ Realtek ALC889 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio...
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... 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 header 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 serial port header ŠŠ 1 x clearing CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x DVI-D port ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
... 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 header 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 serial port header ŠŠ 1 x clearing CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 mouse port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x DVI-D port ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
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... power outlet before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
... power outlet before you are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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... Installation 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module...
... Installation 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. ously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module...
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...- 10 No Pin 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...
...- 10 No Pin 10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...
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... 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 can press + in the main menu of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. GA-78LMT-USB3 D13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... 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 can press + in the main menu of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. GA-78LMT-USB3 D13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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... system's failure to optimize the system voltage settings. IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] 350 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to boot. MS...
... system's failure to optimize the system voltage settings. IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] 350 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to boot. MS...
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... clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to Manual. BIOS Setup This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is set to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to 150 MHz. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is installed. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock control Allows you install a CPU...
... clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to Manual. BIOS Setup This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is set to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to 150 MHz. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is installed. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock control Allows you install a CPU...
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... Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. BIOS Setup SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. - 25 - Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage...
... Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. BIOS Setup SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. - 25 - Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage...
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... (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
... (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
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... are determined by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) x CPU core 4 (Note) x CPU core 5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read...
... are determined by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) x CPU core 4 (Note) x CPU core 5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read...
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... BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you enter BIOS Setup. EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. 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 item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Use...
... BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you enter BIOS Setup. EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. 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 item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Use...
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...BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver 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) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller j USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial...
...BIOS Setup Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver 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) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller j USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial...
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... AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4/5 is set this item to Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Enabled will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... This feature will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN...
... AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4/5 is set this item to Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. Enabled will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... This feature will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN...
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...: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. If the power button is pressed for GA-78LMT-USB3. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up device or event...
...: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. If the power button is pressed for GA-78LMT-USB3. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up device or event...
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... an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to Password. BIOS Setup - 32 - Power-On by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. USB Wake Up from...
... an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to Password. BIOS Setup - 32 - Power-On by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. USB Wake Up from...
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...,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 Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.280V...
...,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 Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.280V...
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...detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. BIOS Setup - 34 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Options are...
...detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. BIOS Setup - 34 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Options are...
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... boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Copy the driver for the SATA controller from the following directory to your computer. For example, to copy the RAID driver for Windows XP 32-bit operating system, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk (for Windows XP) or a USB flash drive (for users using a SATA optical drive) containing the driver or insert the motherboard driver disk. Follow the on-screen instructions to load...
... boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Copy the driver for the SATA controller from the following directory to your computer. For example, to copy the RAID driver for Windows XP 32-bit operating system, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk (for Windows XP) or a USB flash drive (for users using a SATA optical drive) containing the driver or insert the motherboard driver disk. Follow the on-screen instructions to load...
