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GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA74GMT2-1001R
GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA74GMT2-1001R
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...All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order ... Guide page on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA...
...All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order ... Guide page on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. Copyright © 2009 GIGA...
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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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... No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-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...
... No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-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...
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.... • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation...
.... • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation...
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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 CPU cooler to...
... 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 CPU cooler to...
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... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...
... cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...
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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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an...
... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an...
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... used . Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Manual allows the two items below to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to... be configurable. Manual Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is dependent on the CPU being used ). BIOS Setup - 36 - EC ...
... used . Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Manual allows the two items below to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to... be configurable. Manual Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is dependent on the CPU being used ). BIOS Setup - 36 - EC ...
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...Clock to X4.00. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is ... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you to 600 MHz. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to 500 MHz. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X6.66. Auto -- X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to...
...Clock to X4.00. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is ... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you to 600 MHz. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to 500 MHz. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X6.66. Auto -- X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to...
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...default), 90ns, 110ns, 330ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 38 - Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. Trfc0 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (...default), 5T~12T. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Write Recovery Time...
...default), 90ns, 110ns, 330ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 38 - Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. Trfc0 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (...default), 5T~12T. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Write Recovery Time...
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... may result in damage to +0.3V. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to +0.3V. BIOS Setup Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal... the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.050V ~ +0.750V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default...
... may result in damage to +0.3V. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to +0.3V. BIOS Setup Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal... the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.050V ~ +0.750V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default...
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... stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to select the type of sectors. Typically, 640 KB will stop . The following fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.
... stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to select the type of sectors. Typically, 640 KB will stop . The following fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder.
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... automatically, go to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating...
... automatically, go to install. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu... RS740 BIOS for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. site and update the BIOS. Extract the file ... is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS...
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu... RS740 BIOS for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. site and update the BIOS. Extract the file ... is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the BIOS without having to access Q-Flash. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS...
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... 3. Follow the on -screen instructions to your motherboard model. C. Make sure that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet...: Click Save Current BIOS to File to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Do not use ...
... 3. Follow the on -screen instructions to your motherboard model. C. Make sure that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to complete. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet...: Click Save Current BIOS to File to be flashed matches your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Do not use ...
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... (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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 Fast Init: ON... Select In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define ...
... (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 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 Fast Init: ON... Select In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define ...
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.../48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating...
.../48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating...
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...meet RoHS requirement. w When your "end of life" product, you with other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. w If you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major ... life" product. For more information about where you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose.
...meet RoHS requirement. w When your "end of life" product, you with other waste. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. w If you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major ... life" product. For more information about where you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose.