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... written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information...
... written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of GIGABYTE. Example: The trademarks mentioned in any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-780T-D3L Motherboard 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 ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 39 2-7 Power Management Setup 43 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-780T-D3L Motherboard 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 ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 2-1 Startup Screen 28 2-2 The Main Menu 29 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 31 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 39 2-7 Power Management Setup 43 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 58 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 61 4-3 EasyTune 6...62 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 63 4-5 Q-Share...65 4-6 SMART Recovery 66 4-7 Auto Green...67 Chapter 5 Appendix...
... 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 58 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 61 4-3 EasyTune 6...62 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 63 4-5 Q-Share...65 4-6 SMART Recovery 66 4-7 Auto Green...67 Chapter 5 Appendix...
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GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 x1 4 PCI Express x1 Realtek RJ45 GbE LAN LAN PCI Bus Dual BIOS AMD 760G 10 USB Ports AMD SB710 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 8 -
GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 x1 4 PCI Express x1 Realtek RJ45 GbE LAN LAN PCI Bus Dual BIOS AMD 760G 10 USB Ports AMD SB710 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out - 8 -
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller BIOS Hardware Monitor 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s .../Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller BIOS Hardware Monitor 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s .../Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan...
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...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ...
...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ...
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... if only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. 1-4... the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... if only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the memory. 1-4... the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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...; Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the top edge of the...
...; Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Turn on the top edge of the...
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... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. ••...
... orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. ••...
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... this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED... On on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
... this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED... On on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via...the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 26 - 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. For purchasing the ...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via...the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 26 - 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to factory defaults. For purchasing the ...
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...system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 27 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• ...Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings...
...system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 27 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• ...Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that you not alter the default settings...
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...GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS... to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in ...
...GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS... to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in ...
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...of a highlighted setup option is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to display a help screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, ... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
...of a highlighted setup option is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in a submenu, press to display a help screen. 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, ... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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... Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you to see information ...`` F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated...
... Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you to see information ...`` F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated...
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... these components. The adjustable range is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq...default values. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used . && CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to be configurable. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability...
... these components. The adjustable range is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq...default values. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being used . && CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to be configurable. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability...
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... Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). && Set Memory Clock Determines...to manually set the frequency for DIMM2, DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to manually set the memory clock. BIOS Setup - 32 - && CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 33T Auto 4T Auto ...
... Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). && Set Memory Clock Determines...to manually set the frequency for DIMM2, DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to manually set the memory clock. BIOS Setup - 32 - && CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 33T Auto 4T Auto ...
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Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 2.400V. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 2.400V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to the memory or reduce the useful life of ...
Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 2.400V. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 2.400V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to the memory or reduce the useful life of ...
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... CPU voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. BIOS Setup - 34 - && NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. Auto sets the CPU...
... CPU voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. BIOS Setup - 34 - && NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. Auto sets the CPU...
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... on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. ...the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS...
... on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. ...the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup is week (read-only), month, date and year. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS...