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...GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID...header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In 1 x RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot ...
...GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support for SATA RAID...header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In 1 x RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot ...
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... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines.... • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 12 -
... to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines.... • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the retention frame. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 14 - On...
... procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the retention frame. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 14 - On...
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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. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 56 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 56 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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..., the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 62 - What is Q-FlashTM? Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the...controller, use the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. M720-ES3 E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/10/2009-NF-MCP78-6A61OG09C-00 ...
..., the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 62 - What is Q-FlashTM? Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the...controller, use the key during the POST to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. M720-ES3 E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/10/2009-NF-MCP78-6A61OG09C-00 ...
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... CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 66 - Before you do the overclock/overvoltage...
... CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 66 - Before you do the overclock/overvoltage...
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... the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be disposed of with your effort. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Certain Hazardous ...in a manner that protects human health and the environment. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 88 - Under the Directive, used for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to you, "take it is...
... the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be disposed of with your effort. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of Certain Hazardous ...in a manner that protects human health and the environment. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 88 - Under the Directive, used for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to you, "take it is...
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...; G.B.T. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it ...corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - U.K. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 96 - The Netherlands ...
...; G.B.T. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. - France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Sweden WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.se Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it ...corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - U.K. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 96 - The Netherlands ...