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... revision number on how to their respective owners. Example: Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this...
... revision number on how to their respective owners. Example: Changes to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-785GMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-785GMT-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...8482; Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-785GMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-785GMT-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...8482; Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 44 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 46 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 49 2-7 Power Management Setup 52 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
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... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 SMART Recovery 76 4-7 Auto Green...77 Chapter 5 Appendix...
... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 SMART Recovery 76 4-7 Auto Green...77 Chapter 5 Appendix...
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GA-785GMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper ... 3.0 PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 NEC RTL8111D D720200F1 RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 2 USB 3.0 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 785G AMD SB710 CODEC D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) 12 USB Ports (Note 2) ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA...
GA-785GMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper ... 3.0 PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 NEC RTL8111D D720200F1 RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 2 USB 3.0 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 785G AMD SB710 CODEC D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) 12 USB Ports (Note 2) ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA...
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... w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 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 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 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for...
... w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 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 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 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for...
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... - - - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports ... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand...
... - - - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports ... two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand...
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Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely ...inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into...
Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the card are completely ...inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into...
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... ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Set Init Display First to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Windows 7/Vista or Windows XP (Note 1) operating system - BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to OnChipVGA. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the PCI Express slot....in the operating system first. - 19 - stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the...
... ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Set Init Display First to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Windows 7/Vista or Windows XP (Note 1) operating system - BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to OnChipVGA. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the PCI Express slot....in the operating system first. - 19 - stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the...
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... HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb...1394a device. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ...
... HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb...1394a device. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State ...
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...Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The front panel design may configure the way to... switch/sensor and system status indicator on when the system is operating. 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 reset switch ...
...Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The front panel design may configure the way to... switch/sensor and system status indicator on when the system is operating. 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 reset switch ...
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...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 16) BATTERY The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS ... and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. You may be handled in the power cord and restart...
...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 16) BATTERY The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS ... and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. You may be handled in the power cord and restart...
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... (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the main menu of...
... (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the main menu of...
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... asks if you the SATA controller is found running at IDE MODE!" To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - Press to enable AHCI mode or to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you want to change the first boot...Boot Menu. The system will still be used for the SATA connectors. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-785GMT-USB3 E5c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG0BC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode...
... asks if you the SATA controller is found running at IDE MODE!" To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - Press to enable AHCI mode or to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST, telling you want to change the first boot...Boot Menu. The system will still be used for the SATA connectors. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-785GMT-USB3 E5c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/23/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG0BC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode...
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..., press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the right side of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS 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... 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 Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the right (submenus only...
..., press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the right side of the Main Menu. Press to BIOS 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... 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 Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the right (submenus only...
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..., or disable password. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can create up to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. A user password ...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail...
..., or disable password. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can create up to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in effect. A user password ...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail...
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... values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup This page is recommended that you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings...
... values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup This page is recommended that you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings...
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...disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to be configurable. Options are: -12%~+12%. BIOS Setup - 38 - Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection Advanced Clock ... system will appear. Disabled Disables this feature. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you to defaults...
...disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to be configurable. Options are: -12%~+12%. BIOS Setup - 38 - Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection Advanced Clock ... system will appear. Disabled Disables this feature. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you to defaults...
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... determines the primary display port for output, depending on to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to determine ...
... determines the primary display port for output, depending on to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you to determine ...
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... configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 200 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is dependent on the CPU being...the installed CPU. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X8.00. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Allows you to 16 bit. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to allow...
... configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 200 MHz to 200 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is dependent on the CPU being...the installed CPU. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is enabled. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X8.00. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Allows you to 16 bit. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to allow...
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...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. BIOS Setup Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto...
...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. BIOS Setup Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto...