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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M78SM-S2H 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 CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-M78SM-S2H 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 CPU Cooler 14 1-4 Installing the Memory 15 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 15 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18...
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... Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek 8211B PCI Bus 2 PCI AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 12 USB...
... Express x16 PCI Express x1 Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 LAN RJ45 Realtek 8211B PCI Bus 2 PCI AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 12 USB...
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... about any 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.
... about any 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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...PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 chipset 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to... x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8211B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) ...
...PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 chipset 2 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to... x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8211B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) ...
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...Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 7) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed...the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and ...
...Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 7) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed...the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via front panel and ...
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... of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - The CPU cannot be set... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent...
... of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - The CPU cannot be set... the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent...
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... to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the fully locked position. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Hardware Installation CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place...
... to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the fully locked position. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Hardware Installation CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place...
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...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, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN... Turn the cam handle from the left side to the mounting lug on one side of the installed CPU. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and...
...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, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN... Turn the cam handle from the left side to the mounting lug on one side of the installed CPU. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and...
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...supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1: DDR2_2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual...
...supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1: DDR2_2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual...
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...Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display ...configurations. A. The table below . • CPU: AMD PhenomTM X3 Triple-Core CPU (8400+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS...
...Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display ...configurations. A. The table below . • CPU: AMD PhenomTM X3 Triple-Core CPU (8400+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS...
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... the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (400W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a 2x10 power supply. 2 1 4 3 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 22 -
... the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (400W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a 2x10 power supply. 2 1 4 3 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 22 -
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...fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 1 CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin ...a +12V voltage. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Do not place a jumper cap on ...
...fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 1 CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin ...a +12V voltage. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. The pin 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Do not place a jumper cap on ...
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...It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to... Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (...
...It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 34 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to... Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (...
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...the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup Press to reduce heat output from the available devices. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features... CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only if you install a graphics card that supports this menu when finished. Capability Away Mode x ...
...the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup Press to reduce heat output from the available devices. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features... CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note 1) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only if you install a graphics card that supports this menu when finished. Capability Away Mode x ...
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... header. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field...Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed System Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] Yes 1.390V 1.840V 3....
... header. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When system/CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field...Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed System Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] Yes 1.390V 1.840V 3....
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... speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 46 - CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin...
... speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 46 - CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin...
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... It is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Memory Controller Freq. (...Note) Allows you to manually set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award...
... It is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Memory Controller Freq. (...Note) Allows you to manually set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award...
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... are : Auto (default), Manual. When you install a CPU that supports this feature. Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is set memory control mode. DDR 533 DDR 667 DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - Options are : 3T, 4T (default...), 5T, 6T. Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Timing Mode is present only if you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to...
... are : Auto (default), Manual. When you install a CPU that supports this feature. Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is set memory control mode. DDR 533 DDR 667 DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - Options are : 3T, 4T (default...), 5T, 6T. Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Timing Mode is present only if you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to...
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...memory voltage. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU northbridge voltage as required. BIOS Setup CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 49 - The adjustable ... is present only if you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set ...
...memory voltage. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU northbridge voltage as required. BIOS Setup CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 49 - The adjustable ... is present only if you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set ...
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... setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/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 Incorrectly doing...
... setting page Enters the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/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 Incorrectly doing...