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... Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-780T-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-780T-USB3 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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
... Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-780T-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-780T-USB3 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 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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...power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - ... overheating and dam- If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU...
...power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - ... overheating and dam- If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU...
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...securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ... with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Turn on your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on...
...securely seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ... with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Turn on your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on...
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...Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For example, some graphics cards may connect your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a froPWntMpSawnitechl a(Xu5d8Aio-OmC)odule ... back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measureamuedntiomomduolde(uXl5e8)A,-OreCf)er to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. DIP 11) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 2 3 TPhCisIehpeowaedrecronsnuepctporo(rStAsTAd)i(gXi5ta8Al -SO/CP)DIF Out and ...
...Channel Audio." • Audio signals will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For example, some graphics cards may connect your motherboard to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a froPWntMpSawnitechl a(Xu5d8Aio-OmC)odule ... back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measureamuedntiomomduolde(uXl5e8)A,-OreCf)er to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. DIP 11) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) 1 2 3 TPhCisIehpeowaedrecronsnuepctporo(rStAsTAd)i(gXi5ta8Al -SO/CP)DIF Out and ...
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... normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system...the first initiation of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card. This feature allows your hard drive. If the system BIOS is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or ...
... normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system...the first initiation of the hard drive and to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card. This feature allows your hard drive. If the system BIOS is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or ...
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...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as shown in network card instead of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set...
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as shown in network card instead of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set...
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... hub, the following message will only operate at a normal speed of using the onboard audio, set this item to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3...
... hub, the following message will only operate at a normal speed of using the onboard audio, set this item to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3...
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... installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported...
... installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported...
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... the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can select memory module on the CPU being used. Select Auto overclock last tune on the CPU temperature thresholds you...txt file). • Load allows you fully know each function of overclocking configurations till it hangs. Available functions in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to specify ...
... the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can select memory module on the CPU being used. Select Auto overclock last tune on the CPU temperature thresholds you...txt file). • Load allows you fully know each function of overclocking configurations till it hangs. Available functions in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to specify ...
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... that have this step.) Step 3: Then go to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. If your speaker is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? If...error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 87 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Then make sure...
... that have this step.) Step 3: Then go to My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System devices and right-click on GIGABYTE's website. If your speaker is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? If...error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 87 - A: Some advanced options are some BIOS options missing? Then make sure...
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Yes Isolate the short circuit. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. START Turn off the power. Make sure the motherboard does not short..., and power cord etc. Yes The problem is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. Make sure the graphics card is verified and solved. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to the CPU_FAN header properly...
Yes Isolate the short circuit. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. START Turn off the power. Make sure the motherboard does not short..., and power cord etc. Yes The problem is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. Make sure the graphics card is verified and solved. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to the CPU_FAN header properly...
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... if the system can boot successfully. The problem is verified and solved. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your question...
... if the system can boot successfully. The problem is verified and solved. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your question...