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GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 4001 12ME-MA74G2H-4001R
GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 4001 12ME-MA74G2H-4001R
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Motherboard GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 Sept. 7, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 Sept. 7, 2009
Motherboard GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 Sept. 7, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 Sept. 7, 2009
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
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GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 740G DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 AMD SB710 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 BAT SATA2_0 COM SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_USB1 j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 740G DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 AMD SB710 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 BAT SATA2_0 COM SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_USB1 j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
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... BIOS Floppy COM Port 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... BIOS Floppy COM Port 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667/533 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for GA-MA74GM-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™...
... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667/533 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for GA-MA74GM-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™...
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... CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H - 11 - Hardware Installation
... CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... default device for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 19 - Use this port. DVI-D Port(Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for sound playback is HDCP compliant. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note...
... default device for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 19 - Use this port. DVI-D Port(Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for sound playback is HDCP compliant. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note...
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The system will still be used for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ...
The system will still be used for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ...
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... to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ...
... to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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..., ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First x Surround View Graphics Display...
..., ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First x Surround View Graphics Display...
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... card when a PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer Size, this item will show the system memory size automatically allocated for the...
... card when a PCI Express VGA card is installed. (Default) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer Size, this item will show the system memory size automatically allocated for the...
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...Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Unique Features - 62 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™...that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. Embedded in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...
...Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Unique Features - 62 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™...that matches your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. Embedded in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...