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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 ...
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 ...
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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 Realtek Etron RTL8111E EJ168 j x16 x1 x1 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX ... 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 Realtek Etron RTL8111E EJ168 j x16 x1 x1 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX ... 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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... electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is best to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to wear an electrostatic...
... electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is best to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to wear an electrostatic...
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AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 760G South Bridge: AMD SB710 ... to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 8 - k Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to Windows...
AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 760G South Bridge: AMD SB710 ... to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Hardware Installation - 8 - k Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to Windows...
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... detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning 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 BIOS ... 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 -
... detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning 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 BIOS ... 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 -
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...notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always ...turn on the surface of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the ...
...notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always ...turn on the surface of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the ...
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...modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to insert the ...speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. Hardware Installation Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory ...
...modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to insert the ...speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. Hardware Installation Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory ...
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... or greater). If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. 13 24 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V...
... or greater). If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. 13 24 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V...
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... PORT 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB710 South Bridge) The SATA connectors conform to your CPU and system fromDoEvBeUrhGeating. Refer to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be ..., and JBOD. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your SATA hard drive. - 15 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT •• Be sure...
... PORT 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB710 South Bridge) The SATA connectors conform to your CPU and system fromDoEvBeUrhGeating. Refer to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be ..., and JBOD. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to prevent your SATA hard drive. - 15 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT •• Be sure...
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... to complete. - 21 - 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 ...Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys ...
... to complete. - 21 - 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 ...Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys ...
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... ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Press Enter] [Auto] 2800Mhz [Auto] 2000Mhz [Enabled] [Auto] 3100Mhz [Disabled] [Auto] 200 [Auto...MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. (Note) This item is the total...
... ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Press Enter] [Auto] 2800Mhz [Auto] 2000Mhz [Enabled] [Auto] 3100Mhz [Disabled] [Auto] 200 [Auto...MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. (Note) This item is the total...
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... you to determine whether to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. 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 ...) VGA Core Clock control Allows you to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 200 MHz to PEG and an ATI ...
... you to determine whether to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. 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 ...) VGA Core Clock control Allows you to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 200 MHz to PEG and an ATI ...
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...Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from 0.1 to 0.300V. Enabled allows the system... memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages as ...
...Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from 0.1 to 0.300V. Enabled allows the system... memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages as ...
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...methods below : •• None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. 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 ...
...methods below : •• None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. 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 ...
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... 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...Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to determine whether the system will be reduced during the POST. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently...
... 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...Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to determine whether the system will be reduced during the POST. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently...
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... for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only when you to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Make sure the operating system to silently perform unattended tasks while in..., USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is always enabled. BIOS Setup - 28 - CPU Core 0 is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to install the operating system to exit this feature. EFI CD/DVD...
... for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is present only when you to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Make sure the operating system to silently perform unattended tasks while in..., USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is always enabled. BIOS Setup - 28 - CPU Core 0 is required every time the system boots, or only when you want to install the operating system to exit this feature. EFI CD/DVD...
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...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 1.616V 3....F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) ...
...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 1.616V 3....F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. BIOS Setup ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) ...
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... how to load the safest BIOS default settings. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB.../140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to control CPU fan speed. In case system instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements...
... how to load the safest BIOS default settings. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB.../140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the key to control CPU fan speed. In case system instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements...