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...5 GA-78LMT-USB3 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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 25 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 30 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 32 2-7 Power Management Setup 34 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 36 2-9 PC Health Status 36 2-10 Load Fail-Safe...
...5 GA-78LMT-USB3 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 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 23 2-2 The Main Menu 24 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 25 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 30 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 32 2-7 Power Management Setup 34 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 36 2-9 PC Health Status 36 2-10 Load Fail-Safe...
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... to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB header) - 8 - Audio ŠŠ Realtek ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3...
... to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB header) - 8 - Audio ŠŠ Realtek ALC887 codec ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x IDE connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x S/PDIF Out header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x parallel port ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x IDE connector ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 1 x system fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x S/PDIF Out header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header ŠŠ 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers ŠŠ 1 x serial port header ŠŠ 1 x parallel port ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS jumper ŠŠ 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse...
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... memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 Two Modules - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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... Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. ATI HDMI Audio to the default playback device. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
... Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. ATI HDMI Audio to the default playback device. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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... up). •• Used batteries must be lost. You may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Gently remove the battery from overheating. Danger of explosion if the battery is the ground wire). Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 16 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN...
... up). •• Used batteries must be lost. You may hang. •• These fan headers are 4-pin. Gently remove the battery from overheating. Danger of explosion if the battery is the ground wire). Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 16 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN...
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... boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-78LMT-USB3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 23 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS, it with caution. Its major functions include conducting the Power...
... boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-78LMT-USB3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/31/2012-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0UC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 23 - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS, it with caution. Its major functions include conducting the Power...
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... advanced users only and we recommend you to determine whether to boot. This page is present only when you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [Auto] 350 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select...
... advanced users only and we recommend you to determine whether to boot. This page is present only when you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [Auto] 350 Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select...
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... with the CPU specifications. && PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 26 - The adjustable range is set the CPU host frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is set the onboard graphics clock. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of CPU host clock. && Surround View Enables or disables the...
... with the CPU specifications. && PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 26 - The adjustable range is set the CPU host frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is set the onboard graphics clock. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of CPU host clock. && Surround View Enables or disables the...
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... Training Control Memclock tri-stating Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Enabled] [Enabled] [Skip DQS] [Disabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults && DCTs Mode Allows you to set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to Manual. Options are: X4.00, X5.33, X6.66, X8.00. && DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software DRAM Con...
... Training Control Memclock tri-stating Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Enabled] [Enabled] [Skip DQS] [Disabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults && DCTs Mode Allows you to set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to Manual. Options are: X4.00, X5.33, X6.66, X8.00. && DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software DRAM Con...
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... from 0.1V to 0.3V. && DDR3 Voltage Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) && DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the...
... from 0.1V to 0.3V. && DDR3 Voltage Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) && DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the...
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... C1E function. (Default) && Virtualization Virtualization enhanced by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` IGX Configuration Load Line Control AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (ൗ) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) ` Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Auto lets the...
... C1E function. (Default) && Virtualization Virtualization enhanced by the BIOS POST. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` IGX Configuration Load Line Control AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (ൗ) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) ` Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Auto lets the...
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..., set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required 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/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3. (Default: Enabled) && Hard Disk Boot...
..., set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required 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/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3. (Default: Enabled) && Hard Disk Boot...
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... SATA Type settings. - 32 - Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the integrated SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM ` SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function F_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy...
... SATA Type settings. - 32 - Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the integrated SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM ` SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function F_USB30 Controller R_USB30 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy...
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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB...
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... to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard Serial Port Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 3 (default), 1. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by...
... to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard Serial Port Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 3 (default), 1. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by...
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.... Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on by a wake-up event. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled...
.... Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on by a wake-up event. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. && USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled...
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... following four functions will be powered on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +12V +3.3V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.280V 1.500V 12...
... following four functions will be powered on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +12V +3.3V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.280V 1.500V 12...
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..., BIOS will show "No". Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. In case system instability occurs, you may try to the CPU temperature. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled) && Reset Case...
..., BIOS will show "No". Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at next boot. && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. In case system instability occurs, you may try to the CPU temperature. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled) && Reset Case...
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... manually select the drivers you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that are recommended to install. Chapter 4 Appendix Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing...
... manually select the drivers you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that are recommended to install. Chapter 4 Appendix Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing...
