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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. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE ...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
.... 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. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE ...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-USB3 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-USB3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-USB3 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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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN AM3+ SYS_FAN ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN Etron EJ168 AUDIO Realtek GbE LAN ...PCIEX1 CODEC PCI AMD 760G IDE SATA2 5 4 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GA-78LMT-USB3 BAT Etron EJ168 F_USB30 AMD SB710 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2 2 0 3 1 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O LPT COM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Two SATA cables 55...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN AM3+ SYS_FAN ATX HDMI R_USB30 USB_LAN Etron EJ168 AUDIO Realtek GbE LAN ...PCIEX1 CODEC PCI AMD 760G IDE SATA2 5 4 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GA-78LMT-USB3 BAT Etron EJ168 F_USB30 AMD SB710 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2 2 0 3 1 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O LPT COM F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Two SATA cables 55...
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GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ...
GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ...
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...8226;• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply ...become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •...
...8226;• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply ...become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 7 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •...
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... 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. - 9 -
... 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. - 9 -
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... begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn...Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please... visit GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the peripherals. It is not installed, ...
... begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn...Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please... visit GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the peripherals. It is not installed, ...
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... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four ...DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin...
... has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four ...DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin...
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... a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port 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 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. It also supports up to prevent an...
... a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port 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 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. It also supports up to prevent an...
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Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports: DVI-D, HDMI, and HDMI. Dual Display Combination Supported or Not D-Sub + DVI-D Yes D-Sub + HDMI Yes DVI-D + HDMI No B. Playback ...
Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports: DVI-D, HDMI, and HDMI. Dual Display Combination Supported or Not D-Sub + DVI-D Yes D-Sub + HDMI Yes DVI-D + HDMI No B. Playback ...
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... 6) IDE 7) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COM 14) LPT 15) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 14 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... 6) IDE 7) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COM 14) LPT 15) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 14 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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...-pin ATX) - 15 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it 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. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power...
...-pin ATX) - 15 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it 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. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power...
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... of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Gently remove the battery from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect...
... of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Gently remove the battery from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect...
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... carefully read the manual for your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front... HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 19 - 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports ...
... carefully read the manual for your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front... HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 19 - 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports ...
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...of BIOS, it with caution. A. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-78LMT-USB3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys ...battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or...
...of BIOS, it with caution. A. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-78LMT-USB3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys ...battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or...
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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 As SATA Type. && OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software OnChip SATA Port...
...; 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 As SATA Type. && OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software OnChip SATA Port...
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...iNt Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to the motherboard CI header. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on this ...System/CPU temperature. && Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 37 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF...
...iNt Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults F11: Save CMOS to the motherboard CI header. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on this ...System/CPU temperature. && Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. - 37 - In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF...
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...program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to available SATA port on the motherboard. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach 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...
...program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to available SATA port on the motherboard. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach 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...
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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in Figure 1 will see shall depend on your motherboard. Steps: 1. To enable RAID for a message which says "Press to save the information. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. To create a new array, ... array in this option. Press + to clear the MBR or press other keys to set the array to configure a RAID array. Turn on the motherboard you will appear. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you want to the disk array. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to enter the RAID...
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in Figure 1 will see shall depend on your motherboard. Steps: 1. To enable RAID for a message which says "Press to save the information. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. To create a new array, ... array in this option. Press + to clear the MBR or press other keys to set the array to configure a RAID array. Turn on the motherboard you will appear. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you want to the disk array. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to enter the RAID...