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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
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
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... X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any means without ...
... X.X." Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any means without ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Software Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 74 5-1-3 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Software Applications 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...66 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 67 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 69 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 74 5-1-3 ...
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...-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M720-ES3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to...
...-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M720-ES3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to...
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GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF R_USB R_USB R_USB USB_LAN ATX_12V Socket AM2 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 CODEC PCI1 PCI2 NVIDIA® nForce 720D GA-M720-ES3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 BATTERY DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX IDE CD_IN SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 PCI3 IT8720 PCI4 M_BIOS B_BIOS COM FDD TSB43AB23 SYS_FAN2 CI F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED F_USB2 CLR_CMOS - 7 -
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF R_USB R_USB R_USB USB_LAN ATX_12V Socket AM2 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16 CODEC PCI1 PCI2 NVIDIA® nForce 720D GA-M720-ES3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SATA2_3 BATTERY DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX IDE CD_IN SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 PCI3 IT8720 PCI4 M_BIOS B_BIOS COM FDD TSB43AB23 SYS_FAN2 CI F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED F_USB2 CLR_CMOS - 7 -
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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 LAN NVIDIA® nForce 720D 12 USB Ports 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 4 PCI CODEC LPC BUS IT8720 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends ...
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 LAN NVIDIA® nForce 720D 12 USB Ports 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCI Bus 4 PCI CODEC LPC BUS IT8720 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends ...
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Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The ...
Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The ...
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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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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x clearing CMOS switch Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE ...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x clearing CMOS switch Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE ...
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... 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 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU... according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU...
... 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 - The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU... according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU...
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Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to ...
Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to ...
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GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 14 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler ... the installed 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 lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally...
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 14 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler ... the installed 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 lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally...
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... is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - Hardware Installation 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that...
... is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - Hardware Installation 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that...
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... below to 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. 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 power outlet to...
... below to 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. 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 power outlet to...
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation ...
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Hardware Installation ...
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... states of the LAN port LEDs. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 18 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from...
... states of the LAN port LEDs. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 18 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from...
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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be connected to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Only microphones still MUST be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to this audio jack for line in a 7.1-channel ...
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Microphones must be connected to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Only microphones still MUST be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to this audio jack for line in a 7.1-channel ...
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GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 20 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external ...
GA-M720-ES3 Motherboard - 20 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external ...