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GA-M85M-US2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/ 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. 1001 12ME-M85MU2H-1001R
GA-M85M-US2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/ 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. 1001 12ME-M85MU2H-1001R
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...: - 3 - All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in...
...: - 3 - All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M85M-US2H 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-M85M-US2H 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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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M85M-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M85M-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables 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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GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Layout KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN COAXIAL LPT HDMI VGA DVI IT8718 LAN USB AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS PCIEX1 F_AUDIO RTL 8211CL CD_IN PCIEX16 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 COM CI BAT GA-M85M-US2H NVIDIA® GeForce 8100 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 IDE SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL FDD PWR_LED SYS_FAN (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard Layout KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN COAXIAL LPT HDMI VGA DVI IT8718 LAN USB AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS PCIEX1 F_AUDIO RTL 8211CL CD_IN PCIEX16 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 COM CI BAT GA-M85M-US2H NVIDIA® GeForce 8100 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 IDE SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL FDD PWR_LED SYS_FAN (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
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...supply has been turned off. • Before turning 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 installation, do not have an 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 an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the ...
...supply has been turned off. • Before turning 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 installation, do not have an 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 an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the ...
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...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® GeForce 8100 chipset 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM ...GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard...
...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® GeForce 8100 chipset 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM ...GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 2) Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard...
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... the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 9) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 12 -
... the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 9) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 12 -
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... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 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 may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance...
... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 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 may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the fully locked position. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU.
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the fully locked position. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU.
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...the installed CPU. 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: ... CPU. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -...
...the installed CPU. 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: ... CPU. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 -...
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... chips be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1:... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
... chips be used . When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1:... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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...your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot.
...your operating system. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot.
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... completed. • It is enabled.) 2. Options for reduced power consumption and temperature, quieter operation. Hardware Installation A. This makes motherboard GPU and graphics card operate independently to support multiple displays. • Under Save Power mode, all discrete NVIDIA GPUs are powered ... Hybrid SLI Function The NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology delivers multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) benefits when an NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA discrete GPU. The Hybrid SLI Interface: 1. This section gives instructions on configuring an NVIDIA ...
... completed. • It is enabled.) 2. Options for reduced power consumption and temperature, quieter operation. Hardware Installation A. This makes motherboard GPU and graphics card operate independently to support multiple displays. • Under Save Power mode, all discrete NVIDIA GPUs are powered ... Hybrid SLI Function The NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® technology delivers multi-GPU (graphics processing unit) benefits when an NVIDIA motherboard GPU is combined with an NVIDIA discrete GPU. The Hybrid SLI Interface: 1. This section gives instructions on configuring an NVIDIA ...
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...HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) Simultaneous output for.... Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to this port to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) USB Port The ...
...HDMI device, make sure the default device for USB devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. (Note) Simultaneous output for.... Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to this port to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Parallel Port Use the parallel port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) USB Port The ...
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.... Hardware Installation The table below . • CPU: AMD PhenomTM Dual Core or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring - 21 - Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel...
.... Hardware Installation The table below . • CPU: AMD PhenomTM Dual Core or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring - 21 - Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel...
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... such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 22 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack.
... such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. GA-M85M-US2H Motherboard - 22 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack.
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation