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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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....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and...
....tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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. • The motherboard image is for ...
The box contents are for reference only. 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. • The motherboard image is for ...
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.... • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that...
.... • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that...
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... 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 retention frame. Use...
... 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 retention frame. Use...
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... expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer.
... expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer.
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Definition 1 NDCD- 2 10 2 NSIN 1 9 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Definition 1 NDCD- 2 10 2 NSIN 1 9 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10...
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...host frequency. Auto BIOS will appear. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the frequency for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to defaults. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you ... Clock Calibration is dependent on the CPU being used . A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! The adjustable range is set to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Options are : -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in accordance with the CPU specifications....
...host frequency. Auto BIOS will appear. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the frequency for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to defaults. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you ... Clock Calibration is dependent on the CPU being used . A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! The adjustable range is set to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Options are : -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in accordance with the CPU specifications....
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... clock as required. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set memory control mode. X5.33 Sets Memory ... mode to X2.66. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. BIOS Setup Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock...
... clock as required. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. (Note) This item appears only if you to set memory control mode. X5.33 Sets Memory ... mode to X2.66. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. BIOS Setup Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock...
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...CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to manually set memory voltage. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may ... in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Auto sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU (Note) This item appears only if you to 0.3V...
...CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to manually set memory voltage. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may ... in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Auto sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU (Note) This item appears only if you to 0.3V...
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... will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of extended memory. - 41 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Extended Memory The amount of heads. BIOS Setup Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing...
... will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Head Number of extended memory. - 41 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Extended Memory The amount of heads. BIOS Setup Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in ...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...-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... Before You Begin 1. Restart the system. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. However, if the main BIOS ... system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
...-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... Before You Begin 1. Restart the system. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. However, if the main BIOS ... system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually.
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... damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard is unable to boot. - 65 - Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from... an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your ...
... damage or system failure resulting from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard is unable to boot. - 65 - Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from... an inadequate BIOS flashing. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your ...
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... LD 9 ---- LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G...Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode LD 1 ---- Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the RAID configuration menu (Figure 5). LD 2 ---- LD 7 ---- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu...
... LD 9 ---- LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G...Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode LD 1 ---- Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the RAID configuration menu (Figure 5). LD 2 ---- LD 7 ---- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu...
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... you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to change the function for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel...
... you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to change the function for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel...
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... WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Under the Directive, used for recycling. w When your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be prosecuted. w If you need further assistance in...
... WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Under the Directive, used for recycling. w When your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be prosecuted. w If you need further assistance in...