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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 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...
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 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...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066(Note 1)/800 MHz 1 PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe ... 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 is not supported. - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066(Note 1)/800 MHz 1 PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe ... 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 is not supported. - 8 -
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... to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
... to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
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... disk drive "*" j k The GA-MA785GPM-UD2H/GA-MA785GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest...
... disk drive "*" j k The GA-MA785GPM-UD2H/GA-MA785GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest...
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... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 ... In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) - 11 - USB IEEE 1394 Internal w Connectors w w w ...
... 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 ... In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) - 11 - USB IEEE 1394 Internal w Connectors w w w ...
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...is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not ...supported. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) Due to the...
...is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not ...supported. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) Due to the...
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... hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...CPU socket and the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE...
... hardware damage. • Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...CPU socket and the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... and latching it into the socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Make sure that the...
... and latching it into the socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Make sure that the...
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... installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the retention frame...
... installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the retention frame...
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...(Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. After the memory is recommended that you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same... support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be installed, it is installed...
...(Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. After the memory is recommended that you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same... support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be installed, it is installed...
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The table below . • CPU: AMD Athlon™ LE1640 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least ...
The table below . • CPU: AMD Athlon™ LE1640 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least ...
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... enough stable power to all devices are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it...
... enough stable power to all devices are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it...
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... 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to ...this header. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN)and a 4-pin system fan header(SYS_FAN). A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Most fans...
... 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to ...this header. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN)and a 4-pin system fan header(SYS_FAN). A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Most fans...
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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 ... Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of the Main Menu. Submenu ...
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 ... Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of the Main Menu. Submenu ...
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... 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... Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. It allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,...
... 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... Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. It allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,...
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... (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration (Note) HT Link Frequency CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) Set Memory ... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU NB VID Control (Note) CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Normal] [Normal] 1.3250V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ...
... (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration (Note) HT Link Frequency CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) Set Memory ... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU NB VID Control (Note) CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Normal] [Normal] 1.3250V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous ...
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...Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults EC Firmware Selection Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Disabled Disables this feature. Don't Turn ...Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%. Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to...
...Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults EC Firmware Selection Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Disabled Disables this feature. Don't Turn ...Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%. Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to...
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...to manually set the memory clock. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that... 800. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to X2.00. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to default values. The adjustable range is enabled. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set memory...
...to manually set the memory clock. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that... 800. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to X2.00. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to default values. The adjustable range is enabled. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set memory...
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...3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the system voltages as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. (Default... damage to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to your CPU (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 43 - Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (...
...3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the system voltages as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. (Default... damage to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to your CPU (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 43 - Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (...
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... is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Only for GA-MA785GM-US2H. BIOS Setup - 46 - Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [UMA+SidePort] [UMA] [Auto] Disabled ...to allocate the system memory for display. Internal Graphics Modekl Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. UMA+SidePort Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system ...
... is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Only for GA-MA785GM-US2H. BIOS Setup - 46 - Capability Away Mode Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [UMA+SidePort] [UMA] [Auto] Disabled ...to allocate the system memory for display. Internal Graphics Modekl Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. UMA+SidePort Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system ...