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... 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...
... 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 CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 .../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 CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 .../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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... installation steps or 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. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
... installation steps or 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. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
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...GA-MA785GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. 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... x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 (Note 2)/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub ...
...GA-MA785GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Only for GA-MA785GPM-UD2H. 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... x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066 (Note 2)/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub ...
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... (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory 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...
... (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory 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...
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... CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may locate the notches on both...support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ...
... CPU. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may locate the notches on both...support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ...
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.... If you are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
.... If you are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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... install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be... sure to the memory module. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of ...
... install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be... sure to the memory module. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of ...
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... cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - The table below . • CPU: AMD Athlon™ LE1640 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio.
... cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - The table below . • CPU: AMD Athlon™ LE1640 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio.
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... access to a profile. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... access to a profile. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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...reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 ... CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge...
...reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 ... CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge...
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... Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to be set the PCIe clock frequency. Important It is set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. When you to manually...boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to allow for the installed CPU. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you to single ...
... Ratio Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to be set the PCIe clock frequency. Important It is set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. When you to manually...boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to allow for the installed CPU. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you to single ...
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...+0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS ...******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to manually set memory voltage. RAS to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed...
...+0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS ...******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to manually set memory voltage. RAS to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed...
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... 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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... stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop . Extended Memory The amount of heads. If you to select the type of the currently installed hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to... system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If...
... stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop . Extended Memory The amount of heads. If you to select the type of the currently installed hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to... system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. If...
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... an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA785GM-US2H. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
... an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA785GM-US2H. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. BIOS Setup - 46 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
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.... (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn on automatically. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to power on the system at least 1A on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the...
.... (Default) Full-On The system is set to turn on automatically. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Memory The system returns to power on the system at least 1A on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the...
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... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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... GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional software. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module... change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is not supported. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to default values...
... GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional software. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module... change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is not supported. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to default values...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Press to enter the RAID ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Press to enter the RAID ...