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.... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is 1.0. Example: All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Oct. 14, 2013 Oct. 14, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual are legally...
.... For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is 1.0. Example: All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Oct. 14, 2013 Oct. 14, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to assist in this manual are legally...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard Layout 4 GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal ...
Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard Layout 4 GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal ...
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... PCIEX1 CODEC PCI AMD 760G BAT F_AUDIO SPDIF_O LPT COM IDE SATA2 5 4 AMD SB710 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2 2 0 3 1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-78LMT-S2PV motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Two SATA cables 55 One IDE cable The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
... PCIEX1 CODEC PCI AMD 760G BAT F_AUDIO SPDIF_O LPT COM IDE SATA2 5 4 AMD SB710 B_BIOS M_BIOS CLR_CMOS SATA2 2 0 3 1 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-78LMT-S2PV motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Two SATA cables 55 One IDE cable The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
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GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI ...
GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI ...
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... Always remove the AC power by your dealer. These stickers are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or ... Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD...
... Always remove the AC power by your dealer. These stickers are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or ... Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD...
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...overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the ... for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton® Internet Security...
...overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the ... for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Q-Share Norton® Internet Security...
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...to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the Socket AM3+...the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for...
...to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the Socket AM3+...the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in Dual Channel mode. 1. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for...
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...RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port... jack. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port. Connect a monitor that came with your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. This jack can be used ). Use this audio jack...
...RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the LAN port... jack. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port. Connect a monitor that came with your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to this port. This jack can be used ). Use this audio jack...
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... 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) COM 13) LPT 14) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE 6) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) COM 13) LPT 14) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 11 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The 12V...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. The 12V...
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... GND CI 2 GND 3 MIC2_RDGIPS1_5M_ECPT 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_D(EGTA-IVB) 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) ATX_12V_2X3 6 GND 6 NC XDP_CPU 7 FAUDIOX_DJPD_PCH 7 NC 8 No Pin (GA-IVB) 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supF_pUoSrtBs3H(FDroanut dPiaonbely) default. •• Audio signals...: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is off (S5). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 19 •• PW (Power Switch): in S1 ...
... GND CI 2 GND 3 MIC2_RDGIPS1_5M_ECPT 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_D(EGTA-IVB) 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) ATX_12V_2X3 6 GND 6 NC XDP_CPU 7 FAUDIOX_DJPD_PCH 7 NC 8 No Pin (GA-IVB) 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC •• The front panel audio header supF_pUoSrtBs3H(FDroanut dPiaonbely) default. •• Audio signals...: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No. The LED is off (S5). Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is F_PANEL(NH) 2 1 20 19 •• PW (Power Switch): in S1 ...
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... No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. Each USB header can...Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to certain expansion cards like ...
... No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your expansion card. Each USB header can...Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to certain expansion cards like ...
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...and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, 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... CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters...
...and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, 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... CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters...
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The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, ... CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to a profile. GA-78LMT-S2PV FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2013-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0WC-00 Function Keys Function Keys On the main menu of reconfiguring the...
The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, ... CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to a profile. GA-78LMT-S2PV FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2013-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0WC-00 Function Keys Function Keys On the main menu of reconfiguring the...
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...) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) `` SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard Serial...
...) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) `` SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard Serial...
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... emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the motherboard CI header. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened...
... emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the motherboard CI header. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened...
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... after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password Press on the password item and when requested for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In BIOS Setup, you must...
... after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password Press on the password item and when requested for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In BIOS Setup, you must...
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... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to available SATA port on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double...-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will see shall depend on your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type ...
... You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to available SATA port on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double...-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will see shall depend on your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type ...
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... It will show the number of disks assigned. 5. Press + to your system to Y. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the motherboard driver disk to set the capacity of the drivers for Windows 7 are as you need to its maximum capacity. Insert the floppy disk containing the...Stripe Block size. 64 KB is complete, the screen will return to install the driver that contains the driver during the OS installation. B. Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Figure 1 6. Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any ...
... It will show the number of disks assigned. 5. Press + to your system to Y. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the motherboard driver disk to set the capacity of the drivers for Windows 7 are as you need to its maximum capacity. Insert the floppy disk containing the...Stripe Block size. 64 KB is complete, the screen will return to install the driver that contains the driver during the OS installation. B. Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Figure 1 6. Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any ...
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... this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in a manner that potentially hazardous substances are not released... with your waste equipment at the time of disposal will be construed as most of the materials in , and by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to add and safe from the...
... this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in a manner that potentially hazardous substances are not released... with your waste equipment at the time of disposal will be construed as most of the materials in , and by GIGABYTE. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to add and safe from the...