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... Manual. 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 this manual may be ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In...
... Manual. 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 this manual may be ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS...
Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 The Main Menu 20 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 21 2-4 Standard CMOS...
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GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 AM3+/AM3 CPU ... Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 760G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports AMD SB710 BIOS LPC iTE Bus Super I/O CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In...
GA-78LMT-S2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Atheros/Realtek GbE LAN x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 AM3+/AM3 CPU ... Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 760G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports AMD SB710 BIOS LPC iTE Bus Super I/O CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In...
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...; 1 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features 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 Q-Share - 9 - Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto...
...; 1 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features 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 Q-Share - 9 - Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto...
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... begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Due to prevent hardware damage. - 11...following guidelines before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn ...
... begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 Due to prevent hardware damage. - 11...following guidelines before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn ...
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...front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on ...of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED keeps blinking when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR+ PWR- 6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset ...
...front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on ...of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED keeps blinking when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR+ PWR- 6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset ...
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... the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults.... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values...
... the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 9) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults.... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values...
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... appear when the computer boots. 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads... values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. A. GA-78LMT-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - Chapter...
... appear when the computer boots. 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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads... values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. A. GA-78LMT-S2 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/13/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 19 - Chapter...
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...: 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 If your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When ... from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system becomes unstable and you have...
...: 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 If your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. •• When ... from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system becomes unstable and you have...
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...used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to determine whether to 2000 MHz. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to automatically adjust the...Link Frequency to 500 MHz. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is set the VGA Core clock. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core...
...used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to determine whether to 2000 MHz. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to automatically adjust the...Link Frequency to 500 MHz. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is set the VGA Core clock. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core...
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Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. RAS to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is ...
Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. RAS to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is ...
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... 1.900V. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU...
... 1.900V. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU...
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... you to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, ...are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. Normal CPU Vcore NB Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets ...
... you to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, ...are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. Normal CPU Vcore NB Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets ...
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...function will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. This item allows you install a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will be reduced during system halt state. Disabled Disables the C1E function. (Default) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to adjust ...-saving function in independent partitions. When enabled, the power consumption will enable the software C1E function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this submenu are synchronous to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables...
...function will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. This item allows you install a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will be reduced during system halt state. Disabled Disables the C1E function. (Default) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to adjust ...-saving function in independent partitions. When enabled, the power consumption will enable the software C1E function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this submenu are synchronous to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables...
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... - This feature allows your hard drive. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this item, set...device and press to manually enable/disable CPU Core. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control (Note) ...
... - This feature allows your hard drive. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this item, set...device and press to manually enable/disable CPU Core. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control (Note) ...
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
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...2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save & ...System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. In case system instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the...
...2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save & ...System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. In case system instability occurs, you may try to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on system requirements. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this item and then press the...
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...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save & ... at system startup to continue system boot. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. - 34 - The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check ...
...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save & ... at system startup to continue system boot. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. - 34 - The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check ...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power...61565; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save...
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... to install. B. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in system BIOS Setup. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach one hard drive. ••... Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not...
... to install. B. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in system BIOS Setup. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach one hard drive. ••... Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not...