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GA-MA785G-UD3H 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. 1002 12ME-MA785U3-1002R
GA-MA785G-UD3H 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. 1002 12ME-MA785U3-1002R
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... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation...
... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785G-UD3H 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785G-UD3H 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-MA785G-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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 reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are...
Box Contents GA-MA785G-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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 reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are...
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GA-MA785G-UD3H Motherboard Layout KB_USB VGA_DVI ATX_12V_2X4 HDMI OPTICAL USB_1394 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM2 PWR_FAN ATX AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 785G IT8718 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 IDE CD_IN PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 CODEC PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_IO PCI1 PCI2 COM GA-MA785G-UD3H BATTERY CLR_CMOS AMD SB710 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2_5 SATA2_4 TSB43AB23 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 F_PANEL PWR_LED CI LPT SYS_FAN1 FDD F_1394_1 F_1394_2 - 7 -
GA-MA785G-UD3H Motherboard Layout KB_USB VGA_DVI ATX_12V_2X4 HDMI OPTICAL USB_1394 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM2 PWR_FAN ATX AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 785G IT8718 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 SYS_FAN2 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 IDE CD_IN PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 CODEC PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_IO PCI1 PCI2 COM GA-MA785G-UD3H BATTERY CLR_CMOS AMD SB710 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2_5 SATA2_4 TSB43AB23 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 F_PANEL PWR_LED CI LPT SYS_FAN1 FDD F_1394_1 F_1394_2 - 7 -
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... product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow...
... product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow...
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... support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is supported will be sure to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 9) Due to enable support for opti- mum performance. (Note 6) The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3...
... support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is supported will be sure to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 9) Due to enable support for opti- mum performance. (Note 6) The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3...
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... socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
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... 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side ...
... 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side ...
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...four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double...Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
...four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double...Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the ...
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... back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card...
... back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card...
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... Advanced BIOS Features menu: - This section give instructions on the back panel. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note... BIOS Setup to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Set Surround View to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the...
... Advanced BIOS Features menu: - This section give instructions on the back panel. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note... BIOS Setup to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Set Surround View to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the...
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Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for an IEEE 1394a device. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth ... monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or...
Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for an IEEE 1394a device. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth ... monitor(s) Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or...
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... connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to turn off the devices and your computer. Hardware Installation
... connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to turn off the devices and your computer. Hardware Installation
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...power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power... power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +...
...power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power... power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +...
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... or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. mended ...connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan ...
... or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. mended ...connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan ...
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Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio ... the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector...
Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio ... the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector...
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Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND Hardware Installation - 32 - 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND Hardware Installation - 32 - 18) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. Pin No. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.