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.... 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. Example: Changes to assist in any... form or by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied...
.... 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. Example: Changes to assist in any... form or by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied...
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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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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 ...-D PCIe CLK (100 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 ...-D PCIe CLK (100 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 -
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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... CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. Hardware Installation
... 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... CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. Hardware Installation
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... DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual...The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 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 install an expansion card: •...
... DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual...The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 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 install an expansion card: •...
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...chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on...LED keeps blinking when the sys- You may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. 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 reset switch on the chassis front panel. ...
...chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on...LED keeps blinking when the sys- You may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. 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 reset switch on the chassis front panel. ...
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...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage to... the 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). 9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial ...
...CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Failure to do so may cause damage to... the 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). 9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial ...
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... - You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one. Hardware Installation 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...
... - You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one. Hardware Installation 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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...GA-78LMT-USB3 B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility 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...settings (unless you need to) to boot. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-78LMT-USB3 D13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/15/2011-RS780L-SB710-...
...GA-78LMT-USB3 B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility 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...settings (unless you need to) to boot. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-78LMT-USB3 D13 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/15/2011-RS780L-SB710-...
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... for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. 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 ...
... for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. The Functions of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. 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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.... Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. (Note) This item is dependent on your overall system configurations. This page is for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup - 22 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width...
.... Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. (Note) This item is dependent on your overall system configurations. This page is for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup - 22 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width...
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...frequency. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU NorthBridge Freq. 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 ... that supports this feature. - 23 - Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between...
...frequency. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU NorthBridge Freq. 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 ... that supports this feature. - 23 - Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between...
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... DCTs Mode Allows you to set to Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup - 24 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to X6.66...
... DCTs Mode Allows you to set to Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup - 24 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to X6.66...
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... allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to 0.300V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to manually set the system voltages as required. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is...
... allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to 0.300V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to manually set the system voltages as required. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is...
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... 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave 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 the CPU voltage. Options are : ...Auto (default), Large. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. BIOS Setup - 26 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. The adjustable range is set to CHS. IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive ...
... 1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave 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 the CPU voltage. Options are : ...Auto (default), Large. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. BIOS Setup - 26 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. The adjustable range is set to CHS. IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive ...
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...Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. If not, the BIOS will stop for an error during system halt state. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (...C1E function. When enabled, the power consumption will be disabled. (Default) Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These...
...Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. If not, the BIOS will stop for an error during system halt state. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (...C1E function. When enabled, the power consumption will be disabled. (Default) Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) Memory These...
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...USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to be installed supports booting ... its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup - 28 - Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of the hard drive and to accept. This feature allows your hard ...
...USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to be installed supports booting ... its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup - 28 - Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of the hard drive and to accept. This feature allows your hard ...
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...PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)...the operating mode of the integrated SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to the hard drive.
...PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default)...the operating mode of the integrated SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to the hard drive.
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... or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup - 30 - Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m Item Help Menu...
... or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup - 30 - Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0m Item Help Menu...
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...In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button 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... [S3(STR)] [Instant-off . Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be off the computer in the S1 state. BIOS Setup Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) j Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or...
...In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button 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... [S3(STR)] [Instant-off . Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be off the computer in the S1 state. BIOS Setup Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) j Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or...