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... features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: - 3 - For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
... features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: - 3 - For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with...
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...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, ... to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 10 -
...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, ... to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4) supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 7) Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton...
GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 7) Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton...
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...and the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU.
...and the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU.
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...in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling ...Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance...
...in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling ...Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance...
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...'s metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in your card. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align...
...'s metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in your card. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align...
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... your system when completed. Right-click the icon to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in BIOS Setup...an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Follow the steps below to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Hardware Installation Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - A. BIOS Setup: Enter...
... your system when completed. Right-click the icon to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in BIOS Setup...an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Follow the steps below to enter the Catalyst Control Center. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Hardware Installation Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - A. BIOS Setup: Enter...
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... the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital ... The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) (Note) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to...
... the uncompressed audio/video signals and is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital ... The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) (Note) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to...
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...for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2...x 1080p Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is ...
...for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Hardware Installation Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2...x 1080p Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is ...
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... color-coded power connector wires. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The black connector wire is the ground wire. Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Hardware Installation The black connector wire is the..., it is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to connect it in the correct orientation. 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).
... color-coded power connector wires. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The black connector wire is the ground wire. Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Hardware Installation The black connector wire is the..., it is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to connect it in the correct orientation. 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).
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...for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the ...jumpers and the cabling according to the role of different color. 34 33 2 1 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The types of the connector and the...
...for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the ...jumpers and the cabling according to the role of different color. 34 33 2 1 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The types of the connector and the...
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...Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R - 29 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug.... If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring ...
...Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R - 29 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of a single plug.... If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring ...
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Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB ... outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out. Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 6 5 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin ...
Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB ... outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out. Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 30 - 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 6 5 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin ...
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...(MHz) Allows you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Auto ... allows all voltage control items below to manually set the system voltages as required. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to default values. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 40 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. When you to manually set the memory clock as required. X5.33...
...(MHz) Allows you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Auto ... allows all voltage control items below to manually set the system voltages as required. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to default values. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 40 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. When you to manually set the memory clock as required. X5.33...
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... Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 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 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to CHS. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 42 -
... Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 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 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date Sets the system date. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to CHS. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 42 -
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...Surround View function. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you to determine whether to PEG. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 44 - UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is set to allocate the system memory for the onboard graphics controller. Init Display... Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI ...
...Surround View function. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you to determine whether to PEG. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 44 - UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is set to allocate the system memory for the onboard graphics controller. Init Display... Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI ...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 46 - RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to... OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 46 - RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to... OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial...
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USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines ...F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the following message will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10...
USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines ...F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the following message will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10...
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...: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to its last known ...-up event. Press POWER button on the system. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 50 - Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only...
...: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to its last known ...-up event. Press POWER button on the system. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 50 - Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on Windows® Vista® operating system only...
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... scan your optical drive. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before...
... scan your optical drive. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before...