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...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... BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 29 2-7 Power Management Setup 31 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 33 2-9 PC Health Status 33 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 34 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 35 2-12 Set ...
...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... BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 29 2-7 Power Management Setup 31 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 33 2-9 PC Health Status 33 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 34 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 35 2-12 Set ...
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... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 18 - Pin No. 9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional... COM port cable. 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 touch the two pins for...
... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation - 18 - Pin No. 9) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional... COM port cable. 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 touch the two pins for...
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... Keys Function Keys BIOS Setup - 20 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result...
... Keys Function Keys BIOS Setup - 20 - To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. The LOGO Screen (Default): GA-78LMT-USB3 B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result...
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... this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you wish to load, then press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-78LMT-USB3 D13) CMOS Setup...
... this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you wish to load, then press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-78LMT-USB3 D13) CMOS Setup...
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... this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to boot. BIOS Setup - 22 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage...
... this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to boot. BIOS Setup - 22 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage...
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...Surround View function. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to 16 bit. BIOS Setup 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 manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that ...supports this feature. - 23 - This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual.Important It is from 100 MHz to 500 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 150 MHz. Core...
...Surround View function. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to 16 bit. BIOS Setup 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 manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that ...supports this feature. - 23 - This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual.Important It is from 100 MHz to 500 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 150 MHz. Core...
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... Manual. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set memory control mode. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. BIOS Setup - 24 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3...
... Manual. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set memory control mode. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. BIOS Setup - 24 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3...
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...Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V The adjustable range is from 0.1V to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. RAS to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving ... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from 0.100V to manually set the system voltages as required. Trfc1 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 0.2V....
...Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.2V The adjustable range is from 0.1V to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. RAS to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving ... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from 0.100V to manually set the system voltages as required. Trfc1 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 0.2V....
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... 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 CHS. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Time (hh:mm:ss...drive when the hard drive access mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. BIOS Setup - 26 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode.
... 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 CHS. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Time (hh:mm:ss...drive when the hard drive access mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. BIOS Setup - 26 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode.
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...only and are synchronous to determine whether the system will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled ... Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in system halt state. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will stop for an error during system halt state. If not, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. BIOS Setup If you install...
...only and are synchronous to determine whether the system will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Press Enter] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled ... Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in system halt state. Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will stop for an error during system halt state. If not, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. BIOS Setup If you install...
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... output from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. CPU core 0 This setting is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is fixed. Setup A password is only required for entering the... EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. BIOS Setup - 28 - Press to EFI if you enter BIOS Setup. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. CPU Core 0...
... output from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. CPU core 0 This setting is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is fixed. Setup A password is only required for entering the... EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. BIOS Setup - 28 - Press to EFI if you enter BIOS Setup. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. CPU Core 0...
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...the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card,... Enables RAID for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the OnChip SATA Type settings. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to AHCI mode. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card...
...the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card,... Enables RAID for GA-78LMT-USB3. - 29 - PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the OnChip SATA Type settings. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to AHCI mode. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card...
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Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 30 - Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled... the status of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to the fault or short. Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / ...
Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 30 - Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled... the status of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to the fault or short. Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0m Part7-8 Status = Open / ...
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... 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on the system. BIOS Setup - 32 - Note: To use this item. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on... button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be...
... 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on the system. BIOS Setup - 32 - Note: To use this item. Disabled Disables this item and set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on... button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be...
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... 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 Enabled, the following four functions will show...: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. If the system chassis cover is removed, this item is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. - 33 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record...
... 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 Enabled, the following four functions will show...: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. If the system chassis cover is removed, this item is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system. - 33 - To clear the chassis intrusion status record...
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...) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 4-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defau...
...) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 4-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defau...
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... the Password Check item in optimum state. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. - 35 - In BIOS Setup, you to view the BIOS settings but not to operate in Advanced BIOS Features is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password for the password, press again. To clear the password, press on...
... the Password Check item in optimum state. You will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. - 35 - In BIOS Setup, you to view the BIOS settings but not to operate in Advanced BIOS Features is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password for the password, press again. To clear the password, press on...
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... 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 Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/... Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI ...
... 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 Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/... Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI ...
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... input the array name, the default array name will show the number of the disk. Figure 1 6. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring RAID set OnChip SATA Type to highlight a drive. 4. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for...View/LD Define Menu window. Figure 2 7. C. To create a new array, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. In the LD Define Menu, use maximum capacity... Steps: 1. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. This action adds the drive to save the...
... input the array name, the default array name will show the number of the disk. Figure 1 6. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring RAID set OnChip SATA Type to highlight a drive. 4. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for...View/LD Define Menu window. Figure 2 7. C. To create a new array, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. In the LD Define Menu, use maximum capacity... Steps: 1. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. This action adds the drive to save the...