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... (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200(Note)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek 8111C PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a 4 PCI... Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 -
... (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200(Note)/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek 8111C PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a 4 PCI... Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 -
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...DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA ... 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCI Express...
...DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA ... 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCI Express...
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...Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control... function is supported will depend on the CPU/System cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by ...
...Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control... function is supported will depend on the CPU/System cooler you install. (Note 4) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by ...
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A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted...Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 12 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the...
A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted...Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 12 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the...
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...for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will ...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode...
...for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will ...same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode...
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...clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Allows you to manually set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS ... to 200 MHz~1 GHz. If this feature. - 35 - Auto BIOS will work stably with the CPU specifications. This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it...
...clock ratio for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency Allows you to manually set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS ... to 200 MHz~1 GHz. If this feature. - 35 - Auto BIOS will work stably with the CPU specifications. This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it...
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...Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.2V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or... CPU. Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases memory voltage by 0.10V to 0.30V at 0.1V increment. Normal...
...Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.2V at 0.1V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or... CPU. Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases memory voltage by 0.10V to 0.30V at 0.1V increment. Normal...
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...; IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General...
...; IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General...
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... stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop... the type of sectors. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 40 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Memory These fields are read-only...
... stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop... the type of sectors. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 40 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Memory These fields are read-only...
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... SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [V1.1+V2.0] [SHADOW] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item...
... SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [V1.1+V2.0] [SHADOW] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item...
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... USB functionalities below. Options are : SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). Disabled will turn off all of memory allocated for USB devices. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS...
... USB functionalities below. Options are : SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). Disabled will turn off all of memory allocated for USB devices. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS...
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... Vista® operating system only. - 47 - Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to accept. Note: When using this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on by Alarm Determines whether to... supply providing at a specific time on each day or on by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from the installed USB device. (Default...
... Vista® operating system only. - 47 - Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to accept. Note: When using this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on by Alarm Determines whether to... supply providing at a specific time on each day or on by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from the installed USB device. (Default...
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... Recovery2 can back up your system to restore it. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . For example, a backup file created with SP1 ...setup disk. Installation and Configuration Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard...
... Recovery2 can back up your system to restore it. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. actual size requirements vary, depending on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . For example, a backup file created with SP1 ...setup disk. Installation and Configuration Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard...
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...know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). The Tuner tab... simple and easy-to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 66 -
...know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your own sound file (.wav file). The Tuner tab... simple and easy-to individually change the core clock and memory clock for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed CPU and motherboard. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 66 -
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To create RAID, set OnChip SATA Mode to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup . GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 70 - Ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ... SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [V1.1+V2.0] [SHADOW]...
To create RAID, set OnChip SATA Mode to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup . GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 70 - Ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ... SATA Mode Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [V1.1+V2.0] [SHADOW]...
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... you leaving it at the default Optimal, which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ... The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. Detecting arrays ... Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is created. Stripe Block...
... you leaving it at the default Optimal, which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ... The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. Detecting arrays ... Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is created. Stripe Block...
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...holder, making them short for your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Replace the battery. 4. Q:Why do I still get a weak sound even ...the POST. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in the BIOS Setup program. A: Some motherboard provides .... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error ...
...holder, making them short for your board doesn't have turned my speaker to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Replace the battery. 4. Q:Why do I still get a weak sound even ...the POST. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on the motherboard battery in the BIOS Setup program. A: Some motherboard provides .... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error ...