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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... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... 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... Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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...(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 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 ...supporting up to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 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...
...(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 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 ...supporting up to the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 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...
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... memory is installed, 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... 5) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 7) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in Easytune may differ...
... memory is installed, 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... 5) Due to a chipset limitation, the SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors only support AHCI/RAID mode. (Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 7) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 8) Available functions in Easytune may differ...
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... supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler...the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according...
... supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler...the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according...
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... . - 15 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If 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 you begin to install... 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...
... . - 15 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. If 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 you begin to install... 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...
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...No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above...Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - 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...
...No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above...Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - 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...
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...Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The black connector wire is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 1 CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. 1 ...coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Hardware Installation The types ...
...Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The black connector wire is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 1 CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. 1 ...coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 23 - Hardware Installation The types ...
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...-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 function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB...
...-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 function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB...
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...Important 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 frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is present only if you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other ...
...Important 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 frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is present only if you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other ...
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.... X3.33 X4.00 X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - When you to X2.66. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual.... 6T. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to set to DDR 400. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to Manual. DRAM Configuration Timing Mode x Memory Clock x CAS# latency DCTs Mode ... mode. Sets memory control mode to X4.00. When you install a CPU that supports this feature. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Timing Mode is present only if you...
.... X3.33 X4.00 X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. GA-M78SM-S2H Motherboard - 48 - When you to X2.66. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual.... 6T. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to set to DDR 400. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to Manual. DRAM Configuration Timing Mode x Memory Clock x CAS# latency DCTs Mode ... mode. Sets memory control mode to X4.00. When you install a CPU that supports this feature. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Timing Mode is present only if you...
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... adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU northbridge voltage. Normal sets the CPU northbridge voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 49 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage...
... adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU northbridge voltage. Normal sets the CPU northbridge voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 49 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage...
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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 overclock...
... 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 overclock...
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... the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is... cable might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. Yes Check if there is the CPU cooler running? Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup.
... the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is... cable might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. A When the computer is turned on, is display on your monitor. Yes Check if there is the CPU cooler running? Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup.