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... of the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download ...\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For...
... of the motherboard is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. sive global distributor of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download ...\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For...
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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... Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... Memory 16 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 17 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 18 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 35 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 37 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 39 2-6 Power Management Setup 42 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 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 5 Pro 67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 54 3-3 Driver CD Information 54 3-4 Hardware Information 55 3-5 Contact Us ...55 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 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 5 Pro 67 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 68 Chapter 5 Appendix ...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
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GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN COAXIAL LPT HDMI VGA DVI IT8718 LAN USB AUDIO BIOS F_AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek 8211B CD_IN PCIEX16 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CI BAT GA-M78SM-S2H nVIDIA® GeForce 8200 SPDIF_O COM FDD DDR2_1 DDR2_2 IDE SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN - 7 -
GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard Layout KB_USB ATX_12V ATX Socket AM2 CPU_FAN COAXIAL LPT HDMI VGA DVI IT8718 LAN USB AUDIO BIOS F_AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek 8211B CD_IN PCIEX16 PCI1 CODEC PCI2 CI BAT GA-M78SM-S2H nVIDIA® GeForce 8200 SPDIF_O COM FDD DDR2_1 DDR2_2 IDE SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_1 SATA2_4 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN - 7 -
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... 3.0 D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 12 USB Ports 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI...
... 3.0 D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 12 USB Ports 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel LPC BUS IT8718 CODEC BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI...
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... CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 7) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...Support for EasyTune (Note 8) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor ...
... CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 7) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...Support for EasyTune (Note 8) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor ...
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...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 before... speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be ...
...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot 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 before... speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be ...
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.... Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. Hardware Installation Locate an expansion slot that came with your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI ...cover from the slot. - 17 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
.... Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your card. Hardware Installation Locate an expansion slot that came with your expansion card(s). 7. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI ...cover from the slot. - 17 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
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...HD-DVD 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....8226; Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above ) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or...
...HD-DVD 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....8226; Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above ) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or...
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... battery. 4. Hardware Installation 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be lost. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery...
... battery. 4. Hardware Installation 8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be lost. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S1 sleep state. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery...
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...data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to ...chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the ...
...data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to ...chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in different patterns to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 26 - 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the ...
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... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - 17) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for...
... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - 17) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for...
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... the configuration values in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and...
... the configuration values in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and...
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...> to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device ... the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. GA-M78SM-S2H F1A . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/14/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
...> to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 32 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device ... the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. GA-M78SM-S2H F1A . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/14/2008-NF-MCP78-6A61OG02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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... bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the ...setup option is displayed on the screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. •... If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to ...
... bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the ...setup option is displayed on the screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. BIOS Setup Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu. •... If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to ...
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...allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 34 - Pressing ...to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable...
...allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in the BIOS Setup program to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 34 - Pressing ...to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable...
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... None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Options are used , set to set the date. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST for... faster system startup. - 35 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive...
... None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Options are used , set to set the date. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST for... faster system startup. - 35 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive...
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... are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. No Errors The... system boot will stop . Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other...
... are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. No Errors The... system boot will stop . Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other...
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... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to exit this menu when finished. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note 1) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First ...Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key ...
... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to exit this menu when finished. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note 1) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First ...Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key ...
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...monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Away Mode allows the system to Manual. ...Frame buffer size is required every time the system boots, or only when you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. MS...
...monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Onboard VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Away Mode allows the system to Manual. ...Frame buffer size is required every time the system boots, or only when you wish to set up a dual view configuration, set to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. MS...