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Motherboard GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Mar. 1, 2011 Motherboard GA-78LMT-USB3/ GA-78LMT-S2P Mar. 1, 2011
Motherboard GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Mar. 1, 2011 Motherboard GA-78LMT-USB3/ GA-78LMT-S2P Mar. 1, 2011
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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. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this... manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual ...
... 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. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this... manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. No part of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual ...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 ...
Table of Contents GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 ...
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... j USB_LAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 AUDIO F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 AMD 760G iTE IT8720 PCIEX1 GA-78LMT-USB3/ AMD SB710 BAT GA-78LMT-S2P CODEC PCI M_BIOS B_BIOS COM F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 Box Contents GA-78LMT-USB3 or GA-78LMT-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield * The box contents above are...
... j USB_LAN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 AUDIO F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 AMD 760G iTE IT8720 PCIEX1 GA-78LMT-USB3/ AMD SB710 BAT GA-78LMT-S2P CODEC PCI M_BIOS B_BIOS COM F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 Box Contents GA-78LMT-USB3 or GA-78LMT-S2P motherboard Motherboard driver disk Two SATA cables User's Manual I/O Shield * The box contents above are...
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k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 j RJ45 Realtek ... PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 6 -
k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. GA-78LMT-USB3/GA-78LMT-S2P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 j RJ45 Realtek ... PS/2 KB/Mouse 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 6 -
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...-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •...by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using...
...-temperature environment. •• Turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. •...by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using...
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... for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector... CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. Hardware Installation
... for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. - 9 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector... CPU fan speed control * Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. k Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. Hardware Installation
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... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and...
... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and...
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... one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 guidelines before you begin to install the memory: ••...
... one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 guidelines before you begin to install the memory: ••...
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... walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j k PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port ...Sub connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, ...
... walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. j Only for GA-78LMT-S2P. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors j k PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port ...Sub connection to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect front speakers in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, ...
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... Connectors 1 3 2 6 7 11 5 10 9 4 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 9) COM 10) CLR_CMOS 11) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
... Connectors 1 3 2 6 7 11 5 10 9 4 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 9) COM 10) CLR_CMOS 11) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is used that can lead to an unstable or...
... result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is used that can lead to an unstable or...
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... Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on ... The AMD SB710 South Bridge supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. BUG heating may...
... Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Please connect the L-shaped end of a CPU fan with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the SATA cable to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on ... The AMD SB710 South Bridge supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Hardware Installation 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. BUG heating may...
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...AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Each USB header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) ...module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Hardware Installation Definition Pin ...
...AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. Each USB header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) ...module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Hardware Installation Definition Pin ...
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... Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Failure to 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...
... Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Failure to 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...
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...main menu of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may... settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award...
...main menu of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may... settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is...
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is...
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... system chassis cover is overheated. (Default: Enabled) Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. BIOS Setup
... system chassis cover is overheated. (Default: Enabled) Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. BIOS Setup
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... requirements. BIOS Setup - 34 - CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected...
... requirements. BIOS Setup - 34 - CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for the motherboard. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected...
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... 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your power supply to the hard drive. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus,...Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of...
... 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your power supply to the hard drive. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus,...Install" will automatically scan your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of...