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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-MA69G-S3H 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 Configuring an ATI CrossFireTM...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-MA69G-S3H 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 Configuring an ATI CrossFireTM...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 PCIe CLK (...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 800/667/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 PCIe CLK (...
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... prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components...
... prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components...
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.../533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard...
.../533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard...
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...138; 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 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... iTE IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash ...
...138; 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 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... iTE IT8716 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash ...
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... operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 12 -
... operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 12 -
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...on the surface of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU - 13 - Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
...on the surface of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU - 13 - Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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.... Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. English B. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 14 - Do...
.... Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. English B. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 14 - Do...
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... down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. English 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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 for instructions on installing the...
... down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. English 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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 for instructions on installing the...
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...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, ...have a foolproof design. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read...
...capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, ...have a foolproof design. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read...
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... supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is used (400W or greater). Hardware...
... supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result can supply enough stable power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is used (400W or greater). Hardware...
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... a foolproof insertion design. The types of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk... 2.88 MB. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 1 CPU_FAN 2 +...
... a foolproof insertion design. The types of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk... 2.88 MB. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition 1 GND 1 CPU_FAN 2 +...
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...etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE... 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 task.) Exit Without...message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 36 -
...etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE... 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 task.) Exit Without...message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 36 -
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus...
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...80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. System/CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for system/CPU temperature. English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset ...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 OK OK OK OK ...
...80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. System/CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for system/CPU temperature. English 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset ...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 OK OK OK OK ...
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English CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Enabled. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. 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.
English CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Enabled. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 48 - This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. 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.
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) NB/SB Voltage DDR2 Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Normal] [Auto] [Normal] 1.3500V Item... failure to manually set the voltage of the Northbridge and Southbridge. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used. Normal Supplies the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V~+0.200V Increases the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage by 0....
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) NB/SB Voltage DDR2 Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Auto] [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Normal] [Auto] [Normal] 1.3500V Item... failure to manually set the voltage of the Northbridge and Southbridge. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used. Normal Supplies the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V~+0.200V Increases the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage by 0....
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Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. English DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.60V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to your CPU. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 50 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.60V.
Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. English DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.60V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to your CPU. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 50 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.60V.
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...Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly ...doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - Unique Features EasyTune 5 provides the following functions...
...Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Displays panel of CPU frequency Shows the information of the current function Visits GIGABYTE website Displays EasyTuneTM 5 help screen Quits or minimizes EasyTuneTM 5 Incorrectly ...doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - Unique Features EasyTune 5 provides the following functions...
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... S-Video, AV composite, or YPbPr component) B. Playback of Frame Buffer Size (refer to display at the same time. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS ...) Blu-ray (MPEG 2) Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 94 - Dual Display Combination D-Sub+HDMI D-Sub+TV HDMI+TV Supported or Not Yes No Yes (Note: TV can support S-Video, AV composite and...
... S-Video, AV composite, or YPbPr component) B. Playback of Frame Buffer Size (refer to display at the same time. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS ...) Blu-ray (MPEG 2) Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 94 - Dual Display Combination D-Sub+HDMI D-Sub+TV HDMI+TV Supported or Not Yes No Yes (Note: TV can support S-Video, AV composite and...