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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (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 ... 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 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (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 ... 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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... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 720D chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2...supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 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...
... to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 720D chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2...supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 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...
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... 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 motherboard model. (Note 5) Due...
... 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 motherboard model. (Note 5) Due...
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... the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-US3 Motherboard...
... the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-US3 Motherboard...
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... memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • ...
... memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power ...capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • ...
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... connect it is the ground wire). The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 22 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be...
... connect it is the ground wire). The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 22 - Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be...
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... CPU ...CPU and chipset. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU...CPU specifications. This page is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is present only if you install a CPU...CPU. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Frequency HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock CPU Clock Ratio CPU...x HT-Link Voltage x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [200] [...
... CPU ...CPU and chipset. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU...CPU specifications. This page is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is present only if you install a CPU...CPU. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Frequency HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock CPU Clock Ratio CPU...x HT-Link Voltage x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [200] [...
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... by 0.10V to 0.30V at 0.1V increment. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the CPU voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the...as required. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the PCI Express bus. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard -...
... by 0.10V to 0.30V at 0.1V increment. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the CPU voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the...as required. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the PCI Express bus. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard -...
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... Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this feature. - 41 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives...ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note...
... Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this feature. - 41 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives...ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note...
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...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 66 - The Tuner tab allows you to adjust system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change ... Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Set for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is ...
...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 66 - The Tuner tab allows you to adjust system clock settings and voltages. • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to individually change ... Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to click Set for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is ...
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...make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to run in a set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Easy Energy Saver is under the enable...for the latest utility version) C. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 68 - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is unable to reset to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will continue to enable support for the first time (Note 4)....
...make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to run in a set period of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Easy Energy Saver is under the enable...for the latest utility version) C. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 68 - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is unable to reset to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will continue to enable support for the first time (Note 4)....
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... on your question. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is working properly. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS...
... on your question. Yes Press to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is working properly. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS...