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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... BIOS Floppy COM Port MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... BIOS Floppy COM Port MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not...
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.../66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset ...
.../66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset ...
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...ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header...voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H ...
...ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header...voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H ...
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...w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/...supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
...w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/...supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
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... grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the... system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support...
... grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the... system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support...
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...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory ... into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - 16...
...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory ... into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation - 16...
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... this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled •... Out Jack (Front Speaker Out, Green) The default line out jack. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later...
... this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled •... Out Jack (Front Speaker Out, Green) The default line out jack. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later...
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... • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For purchasing the ... correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense ...
... • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For purchasing the ... correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense ...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq.(Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage ...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq.(Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage ...
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... is enabled. Manual allows the two items below to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to configure ... EC Firmware Selection Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU Core 2 x CPU Core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: ...
... is enabled. Manual allows the two items below to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to configure ... EC Firmware Selection Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU Core 2 x CPU Core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: ...
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...disables the control of the onboard VGA output from the D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. - 37 - UMA Allocates memory for the onboard ...clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: Enabled) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock...
...disables the control of the onboard VGA output from the D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. - 37 - UMA Allocates memory for the onboard ...clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: Enabled) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock...
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...for the installed CPU. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 100 MHz to manually set the memory clock as required. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Set... the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to manually set in accordance with the...
...for the installed CPU. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 100 MHz to manually set the memory clock as required. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Set... the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to manually set in accordance with the...
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... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - RAS to set memory control mode. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be...
... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - RAS to set memory control mode. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be...
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... from +0.1V to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. BIOS Setup - 40 - RAS to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to +0.300V. Manual allows all voltage control items below to...adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.3V. (Note) This item appears only if you to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T.
... from +0.1V to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. BIOS Setup - 40 - RAS to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to +0.300V. Manual allows all voltage control items below to...adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.3V. (Note) This item appears only if you to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T.
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...Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) j Only for GA-MA78LMT... +/-/PU/PD: 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 feature.
...Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) j Only for GA-MA78LMT... +/-/PU/PD: 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 feature.
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... VGA output from the D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core... Onboard VGA output connect j Specifies the graphics display of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. First/Second...
... VGA output from the D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core... Onboard VGA output connect j Specifies the graphics display of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. First/Second...
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...Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. ...the first display. After configuring this feature. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. This feature allows your ...
...Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. ...the first display. After configuring this feature. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. This feature allows your ...
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... components. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also ...not configurable or the function is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in EasyTune...
... components. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also ...not configurable or the function is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in EasyTune...
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...submit your question. A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. Yes Check if there is the CPU cooler running? Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. Our customer service ...Defaults"). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Appendix Check if the system can boot successfully. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved.
...submit your question. A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. Yes Check if there is the CPU cooler running? Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. Our customer service ...Defaults"). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Appendix Check if the system can boot successfully. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved.