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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M750SLI-DS4 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of an...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M750SLI-DS4 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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of an...
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... x16 2 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Normal Mode SLI Mode Switch PCI Express x16 Bus LAN RJ45 RTL RGMII Bus 8211B PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 x1...
... x16 2 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Normal Mode SLI Mode Switch PCI Express x16 Bus LAN RJ45 RTL RGMII Bus 8211B PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 x1...
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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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.../66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN ... processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce® 750a SLI 4 x 1.8V DDR2...
.../66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN ... processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® nForce® 750a SLI 4 x 1.8V DDR2...
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GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 3) Due to install it in the ... (OEM version) Support for optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to a chipset limitation, the...
GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - When two graphics cards are installed, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to x8 mode. (Note 3) Due to install it in the ... (OEM version) Support for optimum performance. BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) If you are installing one PCI Express graphics card, be sure to a chipset limitation, the...
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be...CPU - 13 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not...
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be...CPU - 13 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not...
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... the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list...double the original memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due 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. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following...
... the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list...double the original memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due 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. GA-M750SLI-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following...
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...inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs 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 module. 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...
...inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs 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 module. 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...
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... configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure all changes and .... First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and...
... configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure all changes and .... First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and...
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...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default:...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Frequency HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock CPU Clock Ratio Memory Controller Freq. (Note) ` DRAM Configruation ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x VCC12_HT Voltage Control x NB_VCC ...
...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. (Default:...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Frequency HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock CPU Clock Ratio Memory Controller Freq. (Note) ` DRAM Configruation ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x VCC12_HT Voltage Control x NB_VCC ...
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...] x4.00 800Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto 6T 6T Auto 6T 6T Auto 6T 6T Auto 18T 18T Auto - - - - GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 40 - The adjustable range is set to Manual. DDR 667 DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. Auto - - - - Auto 3T 3T Auto 105ns 105ns Auto - - - - Manual allows the...
...] x4.00 800Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto 6T 6T Auto 6T 6T Auto 6T 6T Auto 18T 18T Auto - - - - GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 40 - The adjustable range is set to Manual. DDR 667 DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. Auto - - - - Auto 3T 3T Auto 105ns 105ns Auto - - - - Manual allows the...
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DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Trfc0 for... DIMM4 Options are: 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Trfc3 for DIMM1 Options are : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. Manual allows all DDRII Timing...
DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Trfc0 for... DIMM4 Options are: 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Trfc3 for DIMM1 Options are : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. Manual allows all DDRII Timing...
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...15V Increases the chipset standby voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V at 0.05V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to the memory. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 42 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the chipset standby voltage as required. (Default) +0....sets the CPU northbridge voltage as required. Normal Supplies the HyperTransport voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the ...
...15V Increases the chipset standby voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V at 0.05V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to the memory. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 42 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the chipset standby voltage as required. (Default) +0....sets the CPU northbridge voltage as required. Normal Supplies the HyperTransport voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the ...
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... ` 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 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... ` 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 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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... No Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. The system boot will not stop for a ...stop for all other errors. (Default) The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing zone. If you to specify whether the...error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 44 -
... No Errors The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. The system boot will not stop for a ...stop for all other errors. (Default) The system boot will not stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing zone. If you to specify whether the...error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 44 -
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... will use only this item, set to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. Options are: 128M (default), 256M, 512M, Disabled. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a graphics ...display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This feature allows your hard drive. iGPU Frame Buffer Control Determines whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-M750SLI-D4 ...
... will use only this item, set to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. Options are: 128M (default), 256M, 512M, Disabled. (Note 2) This item appears only if you install a graphics ...display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This feature allows your hard drive. iGPU Frame Buffer Control Determines whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-M750SLI-D4 ...
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... for SATA2_0~3 connectors) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 48 - AHCI Configures the SATA controller to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ... ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Press...
... for SATA2_0~3 connectors) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. Onboard 1394 Enables or disables the onboard 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 48 - AHCI Configures the SATA controller to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ... ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA On-Chip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Press...
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...Allows USB mouse to be used in ECP mode. Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Options are : SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines ...to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 50 - USB Memory Type Specifies the type of memory allocated for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled...
...Allows USB mouse to be used in ECP mode. Disables the integrated USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. Options are : SHADOW (default), Base Memory (640K). ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines ...to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) GA-M750SLI-D4 Motherboard - 50 - USB Memory Type Specifies the type of memory allocated for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled...
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... Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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...Button Information Table Button/Display 1. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. Help 11. Exit/Minimize 12. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 73 - Display Area 8. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...
...Button Information Table Button/Display 1. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. Help 11. Exit/Minimize 12. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 73 - Display Area 8. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC HEALTH...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...