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... on our website. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check... your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of...
... on our website. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Check... your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. No part of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GPM-UD2H/GA-MA78GM-UD2H(US2H 7 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...8482; Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GPM-UD2H/GA-MA78GM-UD2H(US2H 7 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...8482; Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
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...Only for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...93 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 5-4 Regulatory Statements 99 j Only for GA-MA785GM-UD2H. - 5 -
...Only for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...93 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 5-4 Regulatory Statements 99 j Only for GA-MA785GM-UD2H. - 5 -
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... Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD 785G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memoryj 12 USB Ports AMD SB710 ATA... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. (Note 1) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI...
... Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD 785G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memoryj 12 USB Ports AMD SB710 ATA... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. (Note 1) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI...
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... Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 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 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) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note...
... Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 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 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) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note...
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... Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2... guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction.
... Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2... guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction.
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... card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your...
... card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your...
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... panel. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in - BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 3) - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to set the following items under the Advanced...Note 1) operating system - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, go to disable the CrossFire function in BIOS Setup, be sure to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with...
... panel. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in - BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 3) - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to set the following items under the Advanced...Note 1) operating system - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, go to disable the CrossFire function in BIOS Setup, be sure to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. 1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with...
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...featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) ... Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio....
...featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) ... Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio....
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... Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according ... this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. • NC...
... Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according ... this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to perform a normal restart. • NC...
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... off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the battery holder and wait for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Replace the battery. 4. Gently remove the battery from the jumper....to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
... off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the battery holder and wait for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Replace the battery. 4. Gently remove the battery from the jumper....to 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper...
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... the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ...system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the...
... the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating ...system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the...
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... Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 36 - GA-MA785GPM-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is set the...
... Xpress Recovery2 to back up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 36 - GA-MA785GPM-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is set the...
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... only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA785GPM-UD2H E3c) CMOS Setup... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
... only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA785GPM-UD2H E3c) CMOS Setup... Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, ...without the hassles 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...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, ...without the hassles 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...
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... voltage settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage...
... voltage settings. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage...
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...Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. Wait for a few seconds and the system will appear. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to take effect. HT Link ...Frequency Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. BIOS Setup - 40 - Advanced Clock Calibration (Note) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection ...
...Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. Wait for a few seconds and the system will appear. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to take effect. HT Link ...Frequency Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. BIOS Setup - 40 - Advanced Clock Calibration (Note) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection ...
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... Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable... the CPU host frequency. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: ...
... Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable... the CPU host frequency. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: ...
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... Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. BIOS Setup - 42 - Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns...
... Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. BIOS Setup - 42 - Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns...
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...), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to...0.1V increment. Auto sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 2T, 3T. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the system...
...), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to...0.1V increment. Auto sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 2T, 3T. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the system...