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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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... header 1 x front panel header GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Internal Connectors Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors...
... header 1 x front panel header GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Internal Connectors Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors...
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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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing ... GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 12 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing ... GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 12 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory...
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...guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be enabled if only ...DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity,...
...guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be enabled if only ...DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity,...
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... GHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default: 100) CPU Clock Ratio Allows you made is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's ...8226; Whether the system will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in red, it is dependent on the CPU being used . ...
... GHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default: 100) CPU Clock Ratio Allows you made is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's ...8226; Whether the system will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in red, it is dependent on the CPU being used . ...
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...items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.10V ~ +0.30V Increases memory voltage by 0.10V to 0.2V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the ... North Bridge voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set memory voltage. Chipset/PCIE Voltage Allows you to manually set the system voltages. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 38 -
...items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.10V ~ +0.30V Increases memory voltage by 0.10V to 0.2V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the ... North Bridge voltage. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set memory voltage. Chipset/PCIE Voltage Allows you to manually set the system voltages. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 38 -
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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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...errors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive,... error. Landing Zone Landing zone. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 40 - No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating...
...errors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive,... error. Landing Zone Landing zone. Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 40 - No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating...
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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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... V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. USB Memory Type Specifies the type of the USB functionalities below. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Options are : SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). 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-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB...
... V1.1 Enables only the integrated USB 1.1 controller. USB Memory Type Specifies the type of the USB functionalities below. Disabled Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Options are : SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). 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-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB...
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...KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the ... BIOS Setup Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at a specific time on each day or on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Disabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you install ...
...KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to Password. When prompted for your Windows® Vista® operating system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the ... BIOS Setup Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at a specific time on each day or on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Disabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows you install ...
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...amount of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; When hard drives are not supported. A. Installation and Configuration Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 59 - Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2.../AHCI mode are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard...
...amount of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; When hard drives are not supported. A. Installation and Configuration Turn on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 59 - Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2.../AHCI mode are attached to the first and second SATA connectors, the hard drive on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard...
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...file (.wav file). The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 66 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The HW Monitor tab allows you to...). • Load allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
...file (.wav file). The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 66 - The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. The HW Monitor tab allows you to...). • Load allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Available functions in EasyTune 6 may result in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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...BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup . The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 70 - B. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled... 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]...
...BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup . The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 70 - B. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Ensure NV SATA Controller is enabled... 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]...
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MediaShield ROM BIOS 10.0.0.27 RPT IDP Copyright (C) 2008 NVIDIA Corp. The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. Step 4: If RAID 0 (Striped) is given in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility ...] Navigate [] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 3 - 71 - Configuring RAID set from field to field until the appropriate field is created. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is the first option screen when you can press the key to...
MediaShield ROM BIOS 10.0.0.27 RPT IDP Copyright (C) 2008 NVIDIA Corp. The supported RAID modes include Mirrored, Striped, Spanned, Striped Mirror, and RAID5. Step 4: If RAID 0 (Striped) is given in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility ...] Navigate [] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 3 - 71 - Configuring RAID set from field to field until the appropriate field is created. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is the first option screen when you can press the key to...
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... the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Press to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: If your motherboard, please go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Turn off your board doesn...code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (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 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous ...
... the instructions on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. Press to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. A: If your motherboard, please go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? Turn off your board doesn...code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (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 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous ...