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GA-M52LT-D3/ GA-M52LT-S3P AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-M52LTD3-2301R
GA-M52LT-D3/ GA-M52LT-S3P AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 2301 12ME-M52LTD3-2301R
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... information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to...For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of ...
... information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to...For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M52LT-D3/GA-M52LT-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable One SATA cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M52LT-D3/GA-M52LT-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable One SATA cable I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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... uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Step...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Step...
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... card is securely seated in your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with...
... card is securely seated in your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with...
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... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to an audio device that supports...
... purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to an audio device that supports...
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... 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). - 27 - Hardware Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via...
... 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). - 27 - Hardware Installation Each USB header can provide two USB ports via...
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...clock frequency. Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be set in accordance with the overclock settings you to alter the clock ratio... for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set the memory clock as required. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other ...
...clock frequency. Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be set in accordance with the overclock settings you to alter the clock ratio... for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set the memory clock as required. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other ...
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... CPU that supports this feature. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Auto -- CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to set to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options ...mode. Auto 5T Auto 110ns Auto -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to RAS Delay CKE Power Down Mode CKE Power Down Control [Unganged] [Auto] SPD...
... CPU that supports this feature. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Auto -- CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to set to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options ...mode. Auto 5T Auto 110ns Auto -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to RAS Delay CKE Power Down Mode CKE Power Down Control [Unganged] [Auto] SPD...
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.... Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy...
.... Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy...
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... and voltage will be configurable. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to HDD Init Display First [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [...Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Manual allows the two items below to manually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3.
... and voltage will be configurable. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to HDD Init Display First [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Floppy] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [...Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Manual allows the two items below to manually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3.
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... right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
... right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 52 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 52 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. For the sake of going through ... hard drive must use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? Restart the system. GA-M52LT-D3 E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/10/2010-...
...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. For the sake of going through ... hard drive must use and allow you to update the system BIOS while in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. What is Q-Flash™? Restart the system. GA-M52LT-D3 E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/10/2010-...
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... (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the... Make sure that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow...
... (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the... Make sure that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Follow...
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The supported RAID modes include Mirroring, Striping, Stripe Mirroring, RAID 5, and Spanning. The striping block size can manually set from field to configure a RAID array. RAID Mode : Striping MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - MediaShield ROM BIOS 6.94 Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp. Configuring RAID ...
The supported RAID modes include Mirroring, Striping, Stripe Mirroring, RAID 5, and Spanning. The striping block size can manually set from field to configure a RAID array. RAID Mode : Striping MediaShield Utility Nov 20 2006 - MediaShield ROM BIOS 6.94 Copyright (C) 2006 NVIDIA Corp. Configuring RAID ...
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... at the same time. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Sub...
... at the same time. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center/Sub...
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...safe recycling. Also note that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that it back" to your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in this document is subject... banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information in your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ...
...safe recycling. Also note that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that it back" to your product's user's manual and we at the Customer Care number listed in this document is subject... banned toxic chemicals. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to develop products that the information in your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. ...