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... order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners....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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
... order to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners....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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
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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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-780T-D3L motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-780T-D3L motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 -
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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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...an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to installation, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads...an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result ...
...an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to installation, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads...an uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result ...
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... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3/ AM2+ Series CPU to enable support...
... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3/ AM2+ Series CPU to enable support...
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.... •• Apply an even and thin layer 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. Hardware Installation A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU...
.... •• Apply an even and thin layer 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. Hardware Installation A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU...
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... fully locked position. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Hardware Installation - 14 - 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...
... fully locked position. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Hardware Installation - 14 - 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...
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Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal ... the retention frame. 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 5: Finally...
Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal ... the retention frame. 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 5: Finally...
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...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 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 ...chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to prevent hardware damage. ...
...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. 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 ...chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. The two DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to prevent hardware damage. ...
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... insert it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... insert it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it...
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... in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Do not rock it side to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this...
... in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Do not rock it side to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Use this...
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... 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) IDE 7) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 2 5 8 6 7 12 9 4 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
... 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) IDE 7) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 2 5 8 6 7 12 9 4 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) - 21 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components 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 enough stable...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) - 21 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is turned off and all the components 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 enough stable...
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... fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN: Pin No. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
... fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN: Pin No. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
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... Front Panel Audio: 9 1 Pin No. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to... from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 MIC 10 2 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 GND 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7...
... Front Panel Audio: 9 1 Pin No. You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to... from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Definition 1 MIC 10 2 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 -ACZ_DET 5 LINE2_R 6 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 GND 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7...
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...@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 27 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program...settings or to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on . For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you ...
...@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 27 - BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program...settings or to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on . For instructions on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you ...
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... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device boot order will ...
... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. A. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. After system restart, the device boot order will ...