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GA-MA78GM-US2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA78GU2-1002R
GA-MA78GM-US2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA78GU2-1002R
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For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: - 3 - Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any means without...
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: - 3 - Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any means without...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-MA78GM-US2H 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-MA78GM-US2H 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 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78GM-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78GM-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package...
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GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL CPU_FAN USB 1394 ESATA LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111C PCIE_16 AMD 780G PCI1 GA-MA78GM-US2H CD_IN CODEC PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_IO COM LPT DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 BATTERY IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_4 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 F_1394_1 SYS_FAN SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL CPU_FAN USB 1394 ESATA LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111C PCIE_16 AMD 780G PCI1 GA-MA78GM-US2H CD_IN CODEC PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_IO COM LPT DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 BATTERY IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_4 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 F_1394_1 SYS_FAN SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, ... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. 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 physical harm to the user...
...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, ... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. 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 physical harm to the user...
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... X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 780G South Bridge: AMD ... (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... the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 10 -
... X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 780G South Bridge: AMD ... (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... the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected 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 ... 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 hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver.
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 ... 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 hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver.
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... computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.... The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the ...
... computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.... The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the ...
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... up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU..., lowering the locking lever and latching it into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU..., lowering the locking lever and latching it into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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... CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step... 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15...
... CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step... 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15...
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...- - - - 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ... After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=...
...- - - - 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ... After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=...
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... indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
... indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
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... the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an ...expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot...
... the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an ...expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot...
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...2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure...function in the system tray after the system restarts. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you begin...
...2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure...function in the system tray after the system restarts. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you begin...
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... output connect to this port. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 20 - 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...
... output connect to this port. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 20 - 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...
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Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for an IEEE 1394a device. Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. IEEE 1394a ...
Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for an IEEE 1394a device. Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. IEEE 1394a ...
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... the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 22 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. RJ-45... audio configuration. Use this audio jack to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can ...
... the instructions on setting up to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 22 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. RJ-45... audio configuration. Use this audio jack to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can ...
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... 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 15) F_1394_1 16) LPT 17) COM 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
... 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 15) F_1394_1 16) LPT 17) COM 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...