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Example: Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For ... For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of this : "REV: X.X." For product-...
Example: Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For ... For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use of this : "REV: X.X." For product-...
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... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 -
... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 -
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...x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCI Express x16 slot ...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 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,...
...x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (The PCI Express x16 slot ...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 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,...
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...SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Bundled Software ...less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/System cooler you install. (Note 4) Available ...
...SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 5) Bundled Software ...less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Whether the CPU/System fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/System cooler you install. (Note 4) Available ...
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... Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 12 - A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot ...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 ...
... Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 12 - A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot ...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 ...
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...are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. ...DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double...
...are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. ...DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 15 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double...
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... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in your computer. Remove the metal slot cover... Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCIEX16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot...
... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully seated in your computer. Remove the metal slot cover... Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCIEX16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot...
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... When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 18 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This ...Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use this port for ...
... When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 18 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This ...Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use this port for ...
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... fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. ... is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 22 - The types of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). Before connecting a floppy disk...
... fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to connect a floppy disk drive. ... is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of different color. 33 1 34 2 GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 22 - The types of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. The pin 1 of the cable is the ground wire). Before connecting a floppy disk...
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...not have to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. The NVIDIA® nForce 720D controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the ... the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • Due to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND SATA2_2 SATA2_5 1 71 7 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 1 71 7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 1 71 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP ...
...not have to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. The NVIDIA® nForce 720D controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the ... the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive. • Due to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition 1 GND SATA2_2 SATA2_5 1 71 7 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 1 71 7 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 1 71 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP ...
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... connector and the motherboard header will be present on how to this header. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front ... back panel audio connections simultaneously. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 26 - 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that has different...
... connector and the motherboard header will be present on how to this header. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front ... back panel audio connections simultaneously. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 26 - 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that has different...
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... card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your expansion card.
... card and have digital audio output from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Pin No. 14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your expansion card.
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... the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this feature. - 35 - The adjustable range is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to...
... the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this feature. - 35 - The adjustable range is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to...
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...NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to set the voltage of the CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the voltage of the CPU. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 38 - Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.10V ~ +0.30V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.2V at ... of the PCI Express bus. Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. Chipset/PCIE Voltage Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set ...
...NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to set the voltage of the CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the voltage of the CPU. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 38 - Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.10V ~ +0.30V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to 0.2V at ... of the PCI Express bus. Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. Chipset/PCIE Voltage Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set ...
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... IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
... IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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... Number of sectors. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 40 -
... Number of sectors. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 40 -
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... Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 41 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8...
... Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 41 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8...
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... Audio Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [V1.1+V2.0] [SHADOW] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu...
... Audio Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port OnChip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [V1.1+V2.0] [SHADOW] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu...
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Disabled will turn off all of memory allocated for USB devices. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the...
Disabled will turn off all of memory allocated for USB devices. USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the...
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... by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be off . GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 46 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays ...the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1... providing at any time. Soft-Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function...
... by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be off . GA-M720-US3 Motherboard - 46 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays ...the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1... providing at any time. Soft-Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) HPET Support (Note) HPET Mode (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function...