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GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 4001 12ME-MA74G2H-4001R
GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 4001 12ME-MA74G2H-4001R
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..."REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your ... in any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV...
..."REV: 1.0" means the revision of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your ... in any means without prior notice. Changes to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for ...
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... connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. 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...
... connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. 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: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following...
... Card: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following...
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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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. Hardware Installation - 28 - 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Pin No. Hardware Installation - 28 - 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM...
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...Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the settings to take effect. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to manually set to All Cores. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 ... accordance with the CPU specifications. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be set to All Cores. EC Firmware Selection Allows you to select the EC firmware ...
...Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the settings to take effect. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to manually set to All Cores. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 ... accordance with the CPU specifications. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be set to All Cores. EC Firmware Selection Allows you to select the EC firmware ...
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... the VGA Core clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to X2.00. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X2.66... Defaults DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock as required. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock...
... the VGA Core clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to X2.00. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X2.66... Defaults DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock as required. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock...
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.... NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce...
.... NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce...
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Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Memory These fields ...
Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Memory These fields ...
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... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the...
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Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...either pressing the key during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the... drive. Before You Begin 1. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the...
...either pressing the key during the POST to enter MS-DOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Extract the... drive. Before You Begin 1. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-...BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the...
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...file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your ...
...file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your ...
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... Select In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. LD 5 ---- Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, ... ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init: ON Cache...
... Select In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. LD 5 ---- Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, ... ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init: ON Cache...
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... Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. For example, users can listen to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. High...
... Out Mic In • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to change the function for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. For example, users can listen to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. High...
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...regulations for recycling. Moreover, we will help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment,... collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to conserve natural resources and ensure that the information contained herein was accurate in this text. ...
...regulations for recycling. Moreover, we will help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment,... collection, recycling and disposal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to conserve natural resources and ensure that the information contained herein was accurate in this text. ...