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GA-M78SM-S2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/ AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-M78SMS2H-1001R
GA-M78SM-S2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/ AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-M78SMS2H-1001R
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... information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ...The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the ...
... information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ...The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the ...
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... No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M78SM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
... No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPOUT-02R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-M78SM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change...
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... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please...
... electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please...
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.... GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere 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...
.... GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere 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...
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... x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in your card. Hardware Installation PCI Express...
... x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in your card. Hardware Installation PCI Express...
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... on your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for...
... on your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for...
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... on this channel. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the... three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set the time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0.
... on this channel. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the... three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set the time. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0.
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.... Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Head Number of...
.... Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Halt On Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Head Number of...
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...the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting ...silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. MS-DOS, for example, will automatically setup the Frame Buffer Size. (Default) Manual Manual allows Frame Buffer Size item below to be configurable. Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets ...
...the onboard VGA, whether or not a PCI Express card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for entering the BIOS Setup program. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting ...silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. MS-DOS, for example, will automatically setup the Frame Buffer Size. (Default) Manual Manual allows Frame Buffer Size item below to be configurable. Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets ...
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... recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) CPU Clock Ratio Allows you...
... recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) CPU Clock Ratio Allows you...
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...be configurable. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Options are : 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T. Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you use an AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - DRAM Configuration Timing Mode x Memory Clock...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Timing Mode Manual allows all Timing mode below to set to X2.66. Sets Memory Clock to X2.00. When you install a CPU that supports this feature...
...be configurable. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Options are : 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T. Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you use an AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - DRAM Configuration Timing Mode x Memory Clock...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Timing Mode Manual allows all Timing mode below to set to X2.66. Sets Memory Clock to X2.00. When you install a CPU that supports this feature...
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 55 - Drivers Installation
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Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. ...M78SMS2H. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 66 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable...
Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. ...M78SMS2H. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 66 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable...
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...] Popup Figure 3 - 71 - Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is selected, you can manually set from field to field until the appropriate field is the first option screen when you leaving it at the default Optimal, which says "Press...
...] Popup Figure 3 - 71 - Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which is selected, you can manually set from field to field until the appropriate field is the first option screen when you leaving it at the default Optimal, which says "Press...
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... Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you do not have...
... Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings, you need to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you do not have...
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... the Mic in and out) to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 -channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-
... the Mic in and out) to change the function for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 -channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-
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..., reusing in your "end of properly. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help to your local or ...treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 92 - Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers...
..., reusing in your "end of properly. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to high-efficiency performance, all respects at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help to your local or ...treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 92 - Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers...