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... the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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... 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB...
... 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB...
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...: AMD SB710 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to the internal USB headers) j Only for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) - 1 x HDMI port j(Note 3) Realtek ALC888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
...: AMD SB710 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to the internal USB headers) j Only for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) - 1 x HDMI port j(Note 3) Realtek ALC888B codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header w 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x serial port header w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper w 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port w 1 x D-Sub port w 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) w 1 x HDMI portj(Note 3) w 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header w 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x serial port header w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper w 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port w 1 x D-Sub port w 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3) w 1 x HDMI portj(Note 3) w 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 3 x...
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... the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the...
If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the...
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... but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. 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 USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of...
... but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. 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 USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of...
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... shows the supported dual display configurations. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use this...
... shows the supported dual display configurations. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use this...
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... 1 9 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Hardware Installation - 28 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
... 1 9 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Hardware Installation - 28 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
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... clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
... clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to accept. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then...
... F7: Optimized Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to accept. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then...
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...the monitor display from this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Internal Graphics Mode Disabled Always disables the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. If the system BIOS is installed. (Default: Enabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in a low-power mode that supports this feature. - 43 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. If you set to Auto, this item will use only this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to the hard drive...
...the monitor display from this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Internal Graphics Mode Disabled Always disables the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is installed. If the system BIOS is installed. (Default: Enabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in a low-power mode that supports this feature. - 43 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. If you set to Auto, this item will use only this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to the hard drive...
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... Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8...
... Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8...
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...+EPP. BIOS Setup - 46 - Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the LPT port in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or...
...+EPP. BIOS Setup - 46 - Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the LPT port in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or...
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... enter suspend mode. When signaled by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. S1(POS) Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard...
... enter suspend mode. When signaled by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. S1(POS) Enables the system to RAM) sleep state (default). 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard...
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... is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27...
... is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27...
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...create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. A. Configuring RAID set to create RAID array on the motherboard. C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 69 - Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup...
...create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). B. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. A. Configuring RAID set to create RAID array on the motherboard. C. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 69 - Configure SATA controller mode in your computer. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup...
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... SATA Driver for XP for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. sume that the drive letter for your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type...
... SATA Driver for XP for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. sume that the drive letter for your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type...
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... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you can pro- Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. A screen will appear. Select the SCSI Adapter you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. Appendix - 76 - Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform...
... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you can pro- Windows Setup You have chosen to continue the driver installation. ceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. A screen will appear. Select the SCSI Adapter you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. Appendix - 76 - Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform...
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... down and that's why the light is present in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 88 - Q: Why do...
... down and that's why the light is present in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 88 - Q: Why do...