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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... 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-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... 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-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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Support for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport...
Support for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport...
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...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...voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning 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-MA74GMT-S2H ...
...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...voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning 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-MA74GMT-S2H ...
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...w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/...supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
...w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/...supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
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... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power... cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that...
... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power... cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that...
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It is installed. 2. If you begin to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due ...the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS ... recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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...
It is installed. 2. If you begin to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due ...the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS ... recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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...
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Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Use this audio jack for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later • HDCP compliant monitor(s) RJ-45 ... quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled...
Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Use this audio jack for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later • HDCP compliant monitor(s) RJ-45 ... quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled...
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...MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. The types of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent ...your CPU and system from overheating. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that...
...MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. The types of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent ...your CPU and system from overheating. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that...
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...EC Firmware Selection Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU Core 2 x CPU Core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5:... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized...
...EC Firmware Selection Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU Core 2 x CPU Core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5:... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized...
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...for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the two items below to 200 MHz~1 GHz. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! The adjustable range is enabled. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Lets ...the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 36 - Options are : Auto (default), Manual. ...
...for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the two items below to 200 MHz~1 GHz. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! The adjustable range is enabled. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Lets ...the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 36 - Options are : Auto (default), Manual. ...
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...frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the VGA Core clock. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to 150 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to default values...Auto 24T Auto -- Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X6.66. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 37 - X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 33T Auto 4T [Disabled] Auto 9T 9T 9T 24T -5T --10T...
...frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the VGA Core clock. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to 150 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to default values...Auto 24T Auto -- Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X6.66. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 37 - X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 33T Auto 4T [Disabled] Auto 9T 9T 9T 24T -5T --10T...
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... all DDR3 Timing items below to set memory control mode. Trfc2 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. RAS to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 330ns, 350ns. Minimum RAS Active Time...
... all DDR3 Timing items below to set memory control mode. Trfc2 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. RAS to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 330ns, 350ns. Minimum RAS Active Time...
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...voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages as required. The adjustable range is from +0.050V to set the CPU voltage. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to manually set the South Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required....Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to +0.750V. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this...
...voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages as required. The adjustable range is from +0.050V to set the CPU voltage. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to manually set the South Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required....Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to +0.750V. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this...
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.... Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. j Only for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 42 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009... 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 item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of...
.... Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. j Only for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 42 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009... 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 item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of...
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...installed. BIOS Setup If you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to Auto, this feature. - 43 - MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears ... third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Enabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in a low-power mode that supports this item will show the system memory size automatically allocated for the onboard graphics controller. This feature allows your hard drive. HDD S.M.A.R.T.
...installed. BIOS Setup If you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to Auto, this feature. - 43 - MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears ... third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Enabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in a low-power mode that supports this item will show the system memory size automatically allocated for the onboard graphics controller. This feature allows your hard drive. HDD S.M.A.R.T.
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...CPU...CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE...'s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to install additional software. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU...CPU temperature thresholds you to be sure to click Set for CPU...CPU... CPU ...CPU...
...CPU...CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE...'s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to install additional software. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU...CPU temperature thresholds you to be sure to click Set for CPU...CPU... CPU ...CPU...
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...Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Appendix A When the computer is turned on your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is verified and solved. Yes Turn off the computer...can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 91 ...
...Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Appendix A When the computer is turned on your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is verified and solved. Yes Turn off the computer...can boot successfully. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 91 ...