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... assist in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Oct. 14, 2013 Oct. 14, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners...
... assist in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PV Oct. 14, 2013 Oct. 14, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners...
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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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...shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during...strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...
...shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during...strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...
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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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...Installing the Memory 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 latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord... small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-3 ...
...Installing the Memory 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 latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord... small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. Installing the CPU Locate the pin one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-3 ...
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...- Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB...audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use 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 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse...
...- Do not rock it straight out from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. The following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB...audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use 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 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be connected to the connector 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...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be connected to the connector 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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... the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that... Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is used that a system fan be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is not ...
... the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that... Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are properly installed. If the 12V power connector is used that a system fan be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is not ...
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.... You may confi(gHu61reM-Dth2e) way to indicate the problem. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some ...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 ...
.... You may confi(gHu61reM-Dth2e) way to indicate the problem. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some ...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 ...
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... cable, please contact the local dealer. 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 the USB bracket. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an... (S/PDIF Out 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.
... cable, please contact the local dealer. 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 the USB bracket. 12) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide two USB ports via an... (S/PDIF Out 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.
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...the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in this jumper to activate certain system features. 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 ...port cable, please contact the local dealer. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that allows the user to...
...the BIOS. Inadequately altering the settings may result in this jumper to activate certain system features. 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 ...port cable, please contact the local dealer. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that allows the user to...
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... save the current BIOS settings to complete. - 17 - 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 accept or enter a sub-menu. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. GA-78LMT-S2PV FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2013...
... save the current BIOS settings to complete. - 17 - 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 accept or enter a sub-menu. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. GA-78LMT-S2PV FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/17/2013...
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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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...: Enabled) - 28 - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according 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...
...: Enabled) - 28 - You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according 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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... must enter the supervisor password if you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to continue system boot. You will appear, indicating the password has been...
... must enter the supervisor password if you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to continue system boot. You will appear, indicating the password has been...
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... create RAID, you may differ from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk ...Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup ...
... create RAID, you may differ from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk ...Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup ...
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...to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the motherboard driver disk to save the information. Installing Windows XP Restart your computer first because you need to Define LD Menu where you want to ...\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 After loading the driver, continue the OS installation. - 31 - Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver.Then follow the on -screen instructions to the disk array. Then, the window below...
...to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the motherboard driver disk to save the information. Installing Windows XP Restart your computer first because you need to Define LD Menu where you want to ...\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 After loading the driver, continue the OS installation. - 31 - Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver.Then follow the on -screen instructions to the disk array. Then, the window below...
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... for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we suggest that this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by... recycling and disposal procedure. We believe that potentially hazardous substances are continuing our efforts to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and...
... for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we suggest that this product was accurate in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by... recycling and disposal procedure. We believe that potentially hazardous substances are continuing our efforts to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that you can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and...