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GA-MA78LMT-S2H/ GA-MA78LMT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA78LT2-1001R
GA-MA78LMT-S2H/ GA-MA78LMT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA78LT2-1001R
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Motherboard GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA78LMT-S2H/ GA-MA78LMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009
Motherboard GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA78LMT-S2H/ GA-MA78LMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009
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... on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: All rights reserved. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the ...specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information....
... on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: All rights reserved. Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to the ...specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information....
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 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 Optional Items...6 GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 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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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA78LMT-S2H or GA-MA78LMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA78LMT-S2H or GA-MA78LMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 VGA DVI HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 760G DDR3_1 DDR3_2 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 AMD SB710 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 BAT SATA2_0 COM SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_USB1 j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 VGA DVI HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 760G DDR3_1 DDR3_2 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 AMD SB710 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 BAT SATA2_0 COM SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_USB1 j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
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...the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging...remove the AC power by 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and ...
...the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging...remove the AC power by 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and ...
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... 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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... and dam- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of thermal 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. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set...
... and dam- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of thermal 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. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set...
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... occurs. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU 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...
... occurs. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU 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...
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... Installation 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...handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease 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. - ...
... Installation 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...handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease 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. - ...
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...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of...
...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory 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 to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically...
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... system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
... system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power...
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...Do not rock it side to side 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 straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation - 20 - Dual Display Configurations: This... motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later • HDCP compliant monitor(s) RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit ...
...Do not rock it side to side 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 straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation - 20 - Dual Display Configurations: This... motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later • HDCP compliant monitor(s) RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit ...
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... 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) CD_IN 11) SPDIF_IO 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COM 14) CLR_CMOS 15) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
... 6) IDE 7) SATA2_0/1/2/3 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) CD_IN 11) SPDIF_IO 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COM 14) CLR_CMOS 15) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
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...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a ...
...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a ...
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... jumper blocks. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The types of the cable is... possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is the ground wire). 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector...
... jumper blocks. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The types of the cable is... possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is the ground wire). 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector...
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Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel ... audio cable that came with your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the header. Make...
Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel ... audio cable that came with your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on each wire instead of the motherboard header. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to the header. Make...
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... CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Failure to 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 touch...
... CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Failure to 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 touch...