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...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example...: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number ...
...copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example...: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 40 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 42 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 44 2-7 Power Management Setup 47 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 49...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 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 ... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 40 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 42 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 44 2-7 Power Management Setup 47 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 49...
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... 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 Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Time Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 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 Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 Time Repair...68 Chapter 5 Appendix...69 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 69 5-1-1 Configuring...
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... Bus AMD SB710 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... Bus AMD SB710 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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...) I/O Controller w iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H - 11 -
...) I/O Controller w iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H - 11 -
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Unique Features w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support ...
Unique Features w w w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support ...
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... unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the...
... unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the...
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... on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
... on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card...
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Use this port. Refer to the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Graphics Display Mode to D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of ...on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for DVI-D and HDMI is HDCP compliant. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item ...
Use this port. Refer to the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Graphics Display Mode to D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of ...on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for DVI-D and HDMI is HDCP compliant. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item ...
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... Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio ...D-Sub. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Microphones must be used to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for line in jack. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes...
... Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio ...D-Sub. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Microphones must be used to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for line in jack. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes...
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... single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the chassis intrusion switch...+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- You may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel...
... single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the chassis intrusion switch...+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- You may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel...
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... a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 28 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port... your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to 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...
... a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Hardware Installation - 28 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port... your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Failure to 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...
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... your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 15) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder...
... your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 15) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder...
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... the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup...
... the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup...
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... the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-...SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot ...
... the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. The system will still be used for one time only. AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009-RS740-...SB710-6A669G0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot ...
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... the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP... F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit...
... the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP... F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit...
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...F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu ...to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. The Functions of errors that stop the system boot, 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...
...F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu ...to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. The Functions of errors that stop the system boot, 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...
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... damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration (Note) HT Link Frequency CPU Clock Ratio...
... damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration (Note) HT Link Frequency CPU Clock Ratio...
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...controller frequency for the settings to take effect. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to defaults. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Disabled Disables this feature. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. CPU Clock Ratio ...select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Wait for the installed CPU. tion CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set the CPU host frequency...
...controller frequency for the settings to take effect. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to defaults. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Disabled Disables this feature. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. CPU Clock Ratio ...select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Wait for the installed CPU. tion CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set the CPU host frequency...
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Auto lets BIOS automatically set the VGA Core clock. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Ganged Sets memory ... to DDR 800. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. BIOS Setup
Auto lets BIOS automatically set the VGA Core clock. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. Ganged Sets memory ... to DDR 800. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. BIOS Setup