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Manual - Page 1
GA-M720-ES3
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II processor/AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM II processor/AMD AthlonTM processor/ AMD SempronTM processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-M720ES3-1001R
Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 12
1-3-1 Installing the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4-2 ...
Manual - Page 10
...Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM II processor/AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM II processor/AMD AthlonTM processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce 720D chipset 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting... 1 x S/PDIF Out header
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 10 - Support for CD In 1 x RTL8111C...
Manual - Page 12
... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket
AM2 Socket
A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One
AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU
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Manual - Page 14
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 14 - Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to...
Manual - Page 16
... memory socket. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 16 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on the socket.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are...
Manual - Page 20
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
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1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 9) PWR_LED
10) BATTERY 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SPDIF_O 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) COM 17) CI 18) CLR_CMOS
Read the following guidelines before turning on the ...
Manual - Page 22
...For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer.
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GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 22 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition
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GND
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+12V
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Sense
• Be sure to...
Manual - Page 24
...replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 24 - The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an incorrect model...S1
Blinking
S3/S4/S5 Off
10) BATTERY
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
Manual - Page 50
... boot. (Default: Disabled)
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 50 - Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled)
Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. 2-9 PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009...
Manual - Page 56
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 56 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it.
3-3 Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. 3-2 Software Applications
This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Manual - Page 62
... ensure normal system operation. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to access Q-Flash. However, if the main BIOS is saved to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup.
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 62 - Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you to a hard...
Manual - Page 66
... other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
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Before you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The EasyTune 6 Interface
Tabs Information
Tab
Function
The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes in EasyTune 6 may...
Manual - Page 88
... that the information in this text. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will be glad to help to conserve natural resources and ensure that protects human health and the environment. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
- 88 - We believe that the information...
Manual - Page 96
... non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - G.B.T. CO., LTD. -
Germany WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de G.B.T. U.K. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard
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