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GA-MA78GPM-UD2H 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. 1001 12ME-MA78PU2-1001R
GA-MA78GPM-UD2H 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. 1001 12ME-MA78PU2-1001R
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...is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:... Example: - 3 - Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-...
...is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:... Example: - 3 - Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-UD2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-UD2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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... strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... 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 one side of the retention frame. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left...
... 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 one side of the retention frame. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left...
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... into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the...
... into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the...
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... do 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 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation You may be sure to remove the jumper cap from the battery...
... do 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 5 seconds.) 3. Hardware Installation You may be sure to remove the jumper cap from the battery...
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... SidePort Mem Volt Control CPU NB VID Control (Note) CPU Voltage Control ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 800 [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
... SidePort Mem Volt Control CPU NB VID Control (Note) CPU Voltage Control ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 800 [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
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...) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is enabled. (Default: 500) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to be configurable. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the ...clock. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 -
...) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is enabled. (Default: 500) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to be configurable. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the ...clock. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 -
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Trfc0...
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Trfc0...
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.... Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the CPU voltage. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether...system voltages. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to manually set the system voltages as required. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge ...
.... Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the CPU voltage. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether...system voltages. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to manually set the system voltages as required. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge ...
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... key to set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access...
... key to set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the time. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access...
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...) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 44 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but...
...) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 44 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but...
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... affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown...
... affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to restart your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will install all the drivers that shown...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 60 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 60 -
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... file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is DualBIOSTM? ...protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST ...to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/03/2008-RS780-SB700...
... file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is DualBIOSTM? ...protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST ...to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/03/2008-RS780-SB700...
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...4. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS ...after the system restarts. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. Follow the on - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Make sure that matches your motherboard model. Before You Begin: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions ...
...4. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS ...after the system restarts. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. Follow the on - Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Make sure that matches your motherboard model. Before You Begin: 1. Follow the on -screen instructions ...
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...----- ---- ----- ---- ----- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB700 controller. ... Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel... Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 78 - LD 5 ---- LD 9 ---- FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro ...
...----- ---- ----- ---- ----- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB700 controller. ... Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel... Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 78 - LD 5 ---- LD 9 ---- FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro ...
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...speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows Vista as...: Refer to be present on the next page. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 86 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the right shows the default audio jack...
...speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to the following instructions use Windows Vista as...: Refer to be present on the next page. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 86 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the right shows the default audio jack...