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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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... Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the...
... Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the...
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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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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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 installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... 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...
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... begin to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever...
... begin to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever...
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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. You may be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before...
... 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. You may be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before...
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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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...host frequency. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - The adjustable range is highly ... Auto) VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to manually set to Manual. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock...
...host frequency. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - The adjustable range is highly ... Auto) VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to manually set to Manual. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock...
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Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Auto - - Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are: 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. BIOS Setup Auto ... Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/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 : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns (default), 195ns, 327.5ns. Row Precharge Time Options are : 1T...
Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Auto - - Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are: 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. BIOS Setup Auto ... Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/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 : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns (default), 195ns, 327.5ns. Row Precharge Time Options are : 1T...
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... all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the SidePort memory voltage. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage as...
... all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the SidePort memory voltage. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage as...
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... the time. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this item to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If ...use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Options are used , set the date...
... the time. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this item to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If ...use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Options are used , set the date...
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...Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk ... All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 44 - Head Number of sectors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop . All ...
...Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk ... All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 44 - Head Number of sectors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop . All ...
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.... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
.... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
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GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 60 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 60 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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.
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... operation. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 66 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to access Q-Flash. MA78GU2H.F1) to enter Q-Flash. With ..., the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is Q-FlashTM? Normally,...
... operation. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 66 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to access Q-Flash. MA78GU2H.F1) to enter Q-Flash. With ..., the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is Q-FlashTM? Normally,...
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Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the... unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to boot. - 69 -...
Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the... unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to boot. - 69 -...
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... [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model...[Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 78 - LD 9 ---- FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD 8 ---- LD 6 ---- LD 10 ---- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- LD 3 ---- Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the ...
... [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model...[Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 78 - LD 9 ---- FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD 8 ---- LD 6 ---- LD 10 ---- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- LD 3 ---- Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the ...
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...Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front ...For example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 86 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the right shows the default audio ...
...Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front ...For example, users can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to instructions on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 86 - High Definition Audio (HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to the right shows the default audio ...