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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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...; Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure...
...; Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure...
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...AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MHz FSB North Bridge: AMD 690G South Bridge: AMD SB600 4 x...GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394 bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394 headers) 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 GIGABYTE...
...AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 2000 MHz FSB North Bridge: AMD 690G South Bridge: AMD SB600 4 x...GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394 bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394 headers) 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 GIGABYTE...
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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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...even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating ...and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware ...
...even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating ...and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware ...
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...power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. English B. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small ...it into the socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked ...
...power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. English B. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small ...it into the socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked ...
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...surface of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of the CPU cooler to the mounting lug on the CPU. English 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the ... mounting lug on the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it 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...
...surface of the installed CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of the CPU cooler to the mounting lug on the CPU. English 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the ... mounting lug on the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it 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...
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...memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following ...
...memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following ...
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Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When using a 2x10 power supply. 4 2 3 1 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition ...
Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. When using a 2x10 power supply. 4 2 3 1 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition ...
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... installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the...
... installed inside the chassis. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the...
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...changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS...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 configure the clock, frequency and voltages of errors...
...changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to view the BIOS...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 configure the clock, frequency and voltages of errors...
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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 issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP...
...-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 issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP...
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...fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. System/CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for system/CPU temperature. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Options are: Disabled (default), ...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...
...fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. System/CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for system/CPU temperature. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. Options are: Disabled (default), ...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...
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PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 48 - 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. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. English CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Enabled.
PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 48 - 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. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. English CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to Enabled.
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... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to manually set the CPU host frequency. Normal Supplies the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V~+0.200V Increases the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage by 0....: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to boot. Auto sets the PCIe...
... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to manually set the CPU host frequency. Normal Supplies the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V~+0.200V Increases the Northbridge/Sourthbridge voltage by 0....: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to boot. Auto sets the PCIe...
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GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 50 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.60V. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.60V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set the CPU voltage. English DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required.
GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 50 - Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.60V. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.60V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set the CPU voltage. English DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required.
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C.I.A./M.I .B. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. Function LEDs 9. and M.I .B. 3. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. (Note 2), smart...Health setting page 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 ...
C.I.A./M.I .B. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE 7. Function LEDs 9. and M.I .B. 3. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. (Note 2), smart...Health setting page 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 ...
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...-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 - English A. Via the use of the TV out bracket, the motherboard can be active when one or two external graphics cards are... DVI-I connections from 2 ATI graphics cards. 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...
...-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 - English A. Via the use of the TV out bracket, the motherboard can be active when one or two external graphics cards are... DVI-I connections from 2 ATI graphics cards. 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...