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...order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.... Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on...
...order to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.... Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H/GA-MA785GMT-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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H/GA-MA785GMT-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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
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...Only for GA-MA785GPMT-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 71... 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-MA785GMT-UD2H. - 5 -
...Only for GA-MA785GPMT-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 71... 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-MA785GMT-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) 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-MA785GPMT-UD2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... 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) 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-MA785GPMT-UD2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... 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 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for...
... 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 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for...
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....) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the... DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
....) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the... DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly...
...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly...
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...Mode to UMA+SidePort.j(Note 3) - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - k Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. (Note 1) For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You do not have to the ATI Catalyst... correct driver - This section give instructions on the back panel. l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system, go to...
...Mode to UMA+SidePort.j(Note 3) - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - k Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. (Note 1) For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You do not have to the ATI Catalyst... correct driver - This section give instructions on the back panel. l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system, go to...
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...remove the cable from the connector. Hardware Installation 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 occurring ...• When removing the cable connected to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use the port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
...remove the cable from the connector. Hardware Installation 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 occurring ...• When removing the cable connected to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use the port to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector...
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...LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Hardware Installation - 28 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. Message/... fails to the speaker on when the system is detected at system startup. 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 the power status indicator ...
...LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED S0 On is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Hardware Installation - 28 - One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. Message/... fails to the speaker on when the system is detected at system startup. 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 the power status indicator ...
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...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 BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to touch the two pins for ...turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short...
...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 BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to touch the two pins for ...turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short...
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... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. For instructions on the motherboard...
... a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. For instructions on the motherboard...
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... you want to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode ... device configured in Boot Menu is set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . ...
... you want to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode ... device configured in Boot Menu is set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . ...
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... on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the... items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA785GPMT-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 ...
... on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Press to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the... items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA785GPMT-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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...to make changes in effect. A supervisor password allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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 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 ...
...to make changes in effect. A supervisor password allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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 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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... memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in red, it is recommended that you made is for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 39 - BIOS Setup
... memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in red, it is recommended that you made is for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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...you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for the settings to defaults. Disabled Disables this function. (Default)... configure the settings to take effect. Options are : -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware ...
...you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for the settings to defaults. Disabled Disables this function. (Default)... configure the settings to take effect. Options are : -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware ...
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... reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to Manual. Manual allows the memory clock control item below ...x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to X5.33. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to alter the...
... reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to Manual. Manual allows the memory clock control item below ...x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to X5.33. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to alter the...
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... Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing...
... Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing...
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...(default), 11T~42T. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system voltages. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) .... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Trfc3 for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 43 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the SidePort memory voltage. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns...
...(default), 11T~42T. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system voltages. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) .... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Trfc3 for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 43 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the SidePort memory voltage. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns...