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...like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-... 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. All rights reserved. Changes to their respective...
...like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-... 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. All rights reserved. Changes to their respective...
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Table of Contents 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...
Table of Contents 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...
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GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 j RJ45 ... MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 6 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports j AMD SB710 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports k Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 6 - k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3.
GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 j RJ45 ... MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 6 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports j AMD SB710 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports k Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 6 - k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3.
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... Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel...
... Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel...
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...the memory: •• Make sure 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 installing the memory to install an expansion card: ...to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - It is recommended that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules...
...the memory: •• Make sure 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 installing the memory to install an expansion card: ...to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - It is recommended that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules...
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... the chassis to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. 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 power status indicator on the chassis front ...is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. This function requires...
... the chassis to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. 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 power status indicator on the chassis front ...is reading or writing data. •• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. This function requires...
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9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 18 - Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 ... motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Hardware Installation - 18 - Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 ... motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
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... positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 11) 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. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
... positive side should face up). •• Used batteries must be lost. 11) 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. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
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... system malfunction. •• It is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. A. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results....altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the...
... system malfunction. •• It is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. A. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results....altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the...
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...you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-78LMT-USB3 D13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB... Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
...you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-78LMT-USB3 D13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB... Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
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... Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup - 22 - MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount...
... Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup - 22 - MS-DOS, for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount...
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... 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot,...to manually set to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. BIOS Setup Allows you to determine whether to Manual.Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is highly recommended ...
... 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot,...to manually set to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. BIOS Setup Allows you to determine whether to Manual.Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is highly recommended ...
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... memory control mode to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. BIOS Setup - 24 - Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set memory control mode. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default...
... memory control mode to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. BIOS Setup - 24 - Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set memory control mode. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default...
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... C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 0.300V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the South Bridge voltage. RAS to 0.3V. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from 0.1 to set the system...
... C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 0.300V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the South Bridge voltage. RAS to 0.3V. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from 0.1 to set the system...
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... item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are : Auto (default... IDE Channel 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 set the CPU...
... item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. Options are : Auto (default... IDE Channel 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 set the CPU...
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...Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is present only when you install a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Disabled Disables the C1E function. ... to the information on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. If not, the C1E function will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. BIOS Setup Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are ...
...Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is present only when you install a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Disabled Disables the C1E function. ... to the information on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. If not, the C1E function will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. BIOS Setup Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are ...
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...your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to accept. BIOS Setup - 28 - AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to ...) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/...
...your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to accept. BIOS Setup - 28 - AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to ...) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/...
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...Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to the hard drive. BIOS Setup OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option...graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the OnChip SATA Type settings. RAID Enables RAID for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to RAID or AHCI. Disabled displays normal ...
...Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to the hard drive. BIOS Setup OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option...graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the OnChip SATA Type settings. RAID Enables RAID for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to RAID or AHCI. Disabled displays normal ...
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... 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..... BIOS Setup - 30 - Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If...
... 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..... BIOS Setup - 30 - Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If...
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...base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be resumed at any time. j Only 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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be used in the S1 state. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ...
...base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be resumed at any time. j Only 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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. BIOS Setup In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be used in the S1 state. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ...