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GA-MA69G-S3H AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA69GS3H-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-MA69G-S3H AM2 socket motherboard for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA69GS3H-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: All rights reserved. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included...
by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: All rights reserved. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included...
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Box Contents GA-MA69G-S3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One HDMI-to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
Box Contents GA-MA69G-S3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk Motherboard driver disk (For Windows Vista) User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables One HDMI-to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
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... installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... 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 cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... 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 cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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...card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. You can also press the latch on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out the small...English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
...card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. You can also press the latch on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out the small...English 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
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... configuration and other components in your graphics cards for CrossFire, make sure to set Init Display First to complete the configuration. - 19 - Refer to the manual that is currrently supported by graphics cards. B. English 1-6 Configuring an ATI CrossFireTM System To enable CrossFireTM technology, you need two graphics cards that provides at...
... configuration and other components in your graphics cards for CrossFire, make sure to set Init Display First to complete the configuration. - 19 - Refer to the manual that is currrently supported by graphics cards. B. English 1-6 Configuring an ATI CrossFireTM System To enable CrossFireTM technology, you need two graphics cards that provides at...
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... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
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... • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of... mode is set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Access Mode Sets the ...
... • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of... mode is set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to CHS. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Access Mode Sets the ...
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... the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 38 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Options are : Disabled...
... the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 38 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Options are : Disabled...
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... the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be set the CPU host frequency. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set the voltage of CPU host clock. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to default values. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. Note: If ... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU...
... the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be set the CPU host frequency. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set the voltage of CPU host clock. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to default values. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. Note: If ... to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU...
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English 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. - 57 - Drivers Installation
English 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. - 57 - Drivers Installation
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.... Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 68 - Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet...file (e.g. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. English 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 Step 3: source. the Files of type list. Press OK to load BIOS...
.... Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 68 - Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet...file (e.g. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. English 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 Step 3: source. the Files of type list. Press OK to load BIOS...
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...Gigabyte Boundary: 64 KB ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments] ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available] ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 74 - English Create Arrays Manually... ---- ---- ----- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB600 controller...
...Gigabyte Boundary: 64 KB ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments] ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available] ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 74 - English Create Arrays Manually... ---- ---- ----- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB600 controller...
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... could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 79 - Figure...
... could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 79 - Figure...
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...(HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the ... operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be simultaneously processed. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 84 - Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the...
...(HD Audio) HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the ... operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to be simultaneously processed. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 84 - Side Speaker Out Mic In For example, in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Rear speaker is plugged into the...