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...'s 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this...
...'s 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this...
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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 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB...
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 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB...
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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 ...-D PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 6 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports j AMD SB710 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports k Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port 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 ...-D PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus 6 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports j AMD SB710 CODEC 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports k Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port 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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... Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support 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...
... Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support 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...
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... that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will... hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory ...
... that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will... hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory ...
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...sleep state. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 hard drive activity LED on the chassis ...8226;• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis...
...sleep state. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 hard drive activity LED on the chassis ...8226;• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis...
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... (refer to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 18 - Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ... via an optional COM port cable. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 10) CLR_CMOS (...
... (refer to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 18 - Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values ... via an optional COM port cable. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 10) CLR_CMOS (...
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11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. ...
11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. ...
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... unexpected results. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the... is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. 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 ...
... unexpected results. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you do it is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to boot. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the... is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. 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 ...
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... the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-78LMT-USB3 D13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP...& Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to a profile. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ...
... the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-78LMT-USB3 D13) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP...& Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to a profile. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ...
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... System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for display. BIOS Setup - 22 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Options...
... System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of system memory allocated solely for display. BIOS Setup - 22 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Options...
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...range is from 200 MHz to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to 16 bit. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set the CPU host frequency. Surround View Enables ... adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 23 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to 150 MHz. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual.Important It is from 200 MHz to be...
...range is from 200 MHz to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to 16 bit. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set the CPU host frequency. Surround View Enables ... adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 23 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to 150 MHz. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual.Important It is from 200 MHz to be...
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... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set to Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. BIOS Setup - 24 - X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T...
... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set to Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. BIOS Setup - 24 - X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T...
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...to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V. The adjustable range is from 0.1V to set memory voltage. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) DQS Training ...DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. - 25...
...to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to 0.3V. The adjustable range is from 0.1V to set memory voltage. BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) DQS Training ...DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. - 25...
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...IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so... 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 for faster system startup. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE ...
...IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so... 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 for faster system startup. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE ...
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...this feature. - 27 - AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. If not, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) (Note... to the information on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will stop for an error during system halt state. Disabled Disables the C1E function. The following fields display your hard drive specifications...
...this feature. - 27 - AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. If not, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) (Note... to the information on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will stop for an error during system halt state. Disabled Disables the C1E function. The following fields display your hard drive specifications...
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...unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control Allows you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. BIOS Setup - 28 - CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of...Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First...
...unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control Allows you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. BIOS Setup - 28 - CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of...Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install. (Default: Auto) First...
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IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. BIOS Setup If the system BIOS is an interface specification that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As ...) Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI mode. j Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. BIOS Setup If the system BIOS is an interface specification that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As ...) Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI mode. j Only for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the...
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 30 - OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP Port1 as...
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 30 - OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP Port1 as...
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... 7/Vista operating system only. - 31 - The system can be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for GA-78LMT-USB3. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake... By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x Date (of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system ...
... 7/Vista operating system only. - 31 - The system can be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for GA-78LMT-USB3. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake... By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x Date (of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system ...