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... 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 made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in any...
... 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 made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in any...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-S2PT 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS...
Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Layout 5 GA-78LMT-S2PT 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 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS...
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GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Atheros GbE LAN x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel 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 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports AMD SB710 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse LPT Port 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 Atheros GbE LAN x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel 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 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports AMD SB710 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse LPT Port 1 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out (Front Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) - 6 -
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...Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...cooler you install. 2 x 16 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 ...
...Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...cooler you install. 2 x 16 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 ...
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...the memory. After the memory is recommended 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 guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel ... install the memory: •• Make sure that came with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The...
...the memory. After the memory is recommended 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 guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel ... install the memory: •• Make sure that came with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The...
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... operating. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. G.QBOFM 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep state S3/S4/S5 Off or powered off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): G Connects to ...in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front ...
... operating. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. G.QBOFM 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep state S3/S4/S5 Off or powered off (S5). •• PW (Power Switch): G Connects to ...in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis front ...
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...before 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). - 18 - 9) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports ...up to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to two IDE...
...before 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). - 18 - 9) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports ...up to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to two IDE...
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.... •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
.... •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of purchase or...
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...system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may appear when the computer boots. GA-78LMT-S2PT E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11... the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. 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...
...system instability or other unexpected results. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may appear when the computer boots. GA-78LMT-S2PT E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11... the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. 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...
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... up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by... Password Save & Exit Setup Exit 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 a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) `` F11: Save CMOS to...
... up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by... Password Save & Exit Setup Exit 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 a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) `` F11: Save CMOS to...
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...Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x13 (200 MHz~2.6 GHz). && Set ...standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the installed CPU. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock as required. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 23 - && Surround View Enables or disables...
...Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x13 (200 MHz~2.6 GHz). && Set ...standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the installed CPU. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock as required. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 23 - && Surround View Enables or disables...
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... is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from 0.1 to 0.2V. && CPU NB VID Control...
... is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from 0.1 to 0.2V. && CPU NB VID Control...
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... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets...1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate ...
... so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• Manual Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets...1 Master/Slave IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate ...
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Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values ...Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features `` IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control AMD APM Master Mode CPU Unlock (Note...
Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD Init Display First [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values ...Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features `` IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control AMD APM Master Mode CPU Unlock (Note...
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...output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && AMD APM Master Mode Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to.... Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is present only when you install. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. CPU Core 0 is always enabled. && CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. ...
...output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && AMD APM Master Mode Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to.... Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is present only when you install. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. CPU Core 0 is always enabled. && CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. ...
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... only when you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, ...off. (Default: Disabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this image file. (Default: Disabled) && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability ...
... only when you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, ...off. (Default: Disabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this image file. (Default: Disabled) && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This feature allows your hard drive. Capability ...
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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. && Current...
.../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. && Current...
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...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 ... && CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for CPU temperature. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled...
...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 ... && CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Options are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for CPU temperature. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled...
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... Defaults 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/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe ... 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...
... Defaults 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/PCI Configurations Enter Password: `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe ... 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...
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...-2011 Award Software `` 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 Management Setup...Exit Setup 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/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized...
...-2011 Award Software `` 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 Management Setup...Exit Setup 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/PCI Configurations `` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized...