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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...
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...
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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 (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 AMD 690G D-Sub or TV (Note) HDMI 1 ...
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 (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 AMD 690G D-Sub or TV (Note) HDMI 1 ...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...
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...GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE...sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the ...
...GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2 processors: AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE...sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the ...
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GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...; ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.9cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit 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...
GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 12 - English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...; ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.9cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit 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...
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... by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it... guidelines before you wish to 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A...
... by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it... guidelines before you wish to 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 CPU Socket A...
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... the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed, it is installed. 2. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four...
... the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be installed, it is installed. 2. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four...
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... is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the ...socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
... is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the ...socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...
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Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set ...(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults ...
Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set ...(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults ...
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... 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All Errors] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 239M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All Errors] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 239M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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.... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But... specifications. All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Options are: None (default), 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 38 -
.... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. (Default) All, But... specifications. All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Options are: None (default), 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 38 -
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... GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIE_4_1 slot as the first display. GA-MA69G-S3H ... Away Mode in a low-power mode that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you set to Auto, this memory for display. Surroundview Enables or disables the SurroundView function. Options are: Auto (default), 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB....
... GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIE_4_1 slot as the first display. GA-MA69G-S3H ... Away Mode in a low-power mode that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you set to Auto, this memory for display. Surroundview Enables or disables the SurroundView function. Options are: Auto (default), 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB....
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... 1A on the 5VSB lead. English PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up event. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On The system is set the date...
... 1A on the 5VSB lead. English PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up event. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On The system is set the date...
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... to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) NB/SB Voltage Allows...
... to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) NB/SB Voltage Allows...
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Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.60V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to 0.60V. 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 your CPU. 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 Supplies the memory voltage as required.
Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.60V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to 0.60V. 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 your CPU. 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 Supplies the memory voltage as required.
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... back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to restore it . System...
... back up /restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to restore it . System...
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... 2. may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 69 - Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Help 11. setting page Enters the Smart-... 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. PC HEALTH 5. Unique Features and...
... 2. may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 69 - Exit or Minimize Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I .B. GIGABYTE Logo 10. Help 11. setting page Enters the Smart-... 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. PC HEALTH 5. Unique Features and...
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...part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 70 - Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one... to three times the amount of memory space to use...
...part of your USB flash drive's memory to speed up your computer. GA-MA69G-S3H Motherboard - 70 - Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one... to three times the amount of memory space to use...
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Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Hit the + key to enter FastBuild (...
Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. Hit the + key to enter FastBuild (...
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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 Setup: At least 256 MB of Frame Buffer Size (refer to display at the same time. SURROUNDVIEWTM...-DVD(MPEG2, VC1) 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 - Playback of the TV out bracket, the motherboard can be active when one or two external graphics cards are installed, supporting up to...
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 Setup: At least 256 MB of Frame Buffer Size (refer to display at the same time. SURROUNDVIEWTM...-DVD(MPEG2, VC1) 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 - Playback of the TV out bracket, the motherboard can be active when one or two external graphics cards are installed, supporting up to...