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GA-M750SLI-DS4 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-M75SLID4-1002R
GA-M750SLI-DS4 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-M75SLID4-1002R
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... or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their ...or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers...
... or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their ...or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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...) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-M750SLI-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One GC-DGBR2-RH (SLI... Bridge) I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
...) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-M750SLI-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One GC-DGBR2-RH (SLI... Bridge) I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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...When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation If you are uncertain ... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on ...
...When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation If you are uncertain ... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on ...
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...AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce® 750a SLI 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets ...DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 750a SLI Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -
...AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce® 750a SLI 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets ...DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® 750a SLI Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will ... will be sure to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model.
GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will ... will be sure to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by motherboard model.
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Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 ... the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of 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 your hardware specifications including...
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 ... the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of 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 your hardware specifications including...
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... socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into... the CPU into their holes. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. B. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 14 -
... socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into... the CPU into their holes. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. B. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 14 -
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on the retention frame....
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on the retention frame....
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...recommended that memory of the memory. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It...memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to...
...recommended that memory of the memory. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It...memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to...
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... socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the...
... socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the...
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.... • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can supply extra power to install an expansion card: • Make sure the... motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your power supply to...
.... • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can supply extra power to install an expansion card: • Make sure the... motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your power supply to...
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Make sure the two mini female slots on the PCIEX16_1 slot.) C. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - Ensure SLI mode is enabled. (The SLI configuration screen may slightly differ by graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver: After installing graphics card ...
Make sure the two mini female slots on the PCIEX16_1 slot.) C. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - Ensure SLI mode is enabled. (The SLI configuration screen may slightly differ by graphics cards. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver: After installing graphics card ...
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... in connector. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Hardware Installation Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system...
... in connector. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Use this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Hardware Installation Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system...
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This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be ...
This jack can be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be ...
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... 16) F1_1394_1 / F1_1394_2 17) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 18) COMA 19) LPT 20) CLR_CMOS 21) CI 22) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
... 16) F1_1394_1 / F1_1394_2 17) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 18) COMA 19) LPT 20) CLR_CMOS 21) CI 22) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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...unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 ... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4...
...unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 ... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4...
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3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The black connector wire is ... and requires a +12V voltage. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Definition 1 NC 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V - 25 - Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The...
3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The black connector wire is ... and requires a +12V voltage. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Definition 1 NC 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 +12V - 25 - Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the...