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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200 (Note)/1066/800 MHz Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x1 Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 ...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200 (Note)/1066/800 MHz Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory PCI Express x1 Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RTL8111C RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 ...
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... 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 up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel... CPU fan 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 conforms...
... 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 up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel... CPU fan 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 conforms...
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... prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored... the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you are...
... prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored... the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you are...
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... are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 16 - 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 picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Follow the steps below to the memory...
... are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 16 - 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 picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Follow the steps below to the memory...
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... Frequency PCIE Clock CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Robust Graphics Booster x VGA Core Clock DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x Chipset/PCIE Voltage x HT-Link Voltage x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Press Enter] [200] [Auto] [100] [Auto...
... Frequency PCIE Clock CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Robust Graphics Booster x VGA Core Clock DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x Chipset/PCIE Voltage x HT-Link Voltage x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Press Enter] [200] [Auto] [100] [Auto...
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... BIOS automatically set to RAS Delay [Disabled] [Auto] X3.33 667Mhz [Auto] SPD Auto 5T Auto 5T Auto 5T Auto 15T Auto - - Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to be configurable. RAS to X2.66. Auto 3T Auto 105ns Auto - - X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to CAS R/W Delay Options are...
... BIOS automatically set to RAS Delay [Disabled] [Auto] X3.33 667Mhz [Auto] SPD Auto 5T Auto 5T Auto 5T Auto 15T Auto - - Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to be configurable. RAS to X2.66. Auto 3T Auto 105ns Auto - - X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to CAS R/W Delay Options are...
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... your CPU or reduce the useful life of the PCI Express bus. The adjustable range is present only if you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.10V ~ +0.30V Increases memory voltage by...
... your CPU or reduce the useful life of the PCI Express bus. The adjustable range is present only if you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - Normal Supplies the Northbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.10V ~ +0.30V Increases memory voltage by...
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... status. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed... Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 50 -
... status. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed... Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 50 -
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... function. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature ex- ceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to...
... function. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature ex- ceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to...
