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...website. Example: Disclaimer Information 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.... Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features ...
...website. Example: Disclaimer Information 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.... Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to the specifications and features ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GT-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 ...CrossFireX™ 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 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GT-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 ...CrossFireX™ 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 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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... 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 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA...
... 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 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA...
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... D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a 12 USB Ports AMD SB710 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB or Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
... D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a 12 USB Ports AMD SB710 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB or Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
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... is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for opti- BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is populated..., when more than 4 GB 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...
... is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for opti- BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is populated..., when more than 4 GB 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...
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... in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two...
... in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two...
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... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your card. Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Example...
... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your card. Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Example...
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...- Hardware Installation This section give instructions on the PCI Express slot. A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to Disabled. - D. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the back panel. System Requirements - Connecting the Graphics ...(Note 3) - 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. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA ...
...- Hardware Installation This section give instructions on the PCI Express slot. A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to Disabled. - D. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the back panel. System Requirements - Connecting the Graphics ...(Note 3) - 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. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA ...
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...the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. 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... an IEEE 1394a device. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or...
...the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. 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... an IEEE 1394a device. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or...
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...). • Used batteries must be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds...
...). • Used batteries must be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds...
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...(Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3... off your chassis front panel module to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 switch on the ...
...(Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3... off your chassis front panel module to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 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 switch on the ...
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... 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 a few seconds. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS... values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... 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 a few seconds. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS... values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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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 CMOS to keep...
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 CMOS to keep...
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... as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA785GT-UD3H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/17/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG04C-00 Function Keys...
... as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA785GT-UD3H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/17/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG04C-00 Function Keys...
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... 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 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...; When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Help for each item is in the Item Help block ...
... 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 BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...; When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - Press to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. Help for each item is in the Item Help block ...
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... 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 ... & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can also carry out this menu to see...
... 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 ... & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can also carry out this menu to see...
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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to optimize the system voltage settings. - 39 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Normal] 1.3250V Item Help ...
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to optimize the system voltage settings. - 39 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Normal] 1.3250V Item Help ...
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Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to All Cores. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ... Calibration Allows you to take effect. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. BIOS Setup - 40 - A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the...
Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to All Cores. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ... Calibration Allows you to take effect. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. BIOS Setup - 40 - A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the...
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... the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Manual... Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). 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 manually set ...
... the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Manual... Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). 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 manually set ...
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... Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Trfc2 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto --
... Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Trfc2 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto --