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... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ... motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Copyright ...
... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ... motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Copyright ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-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 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-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 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 ...
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...disk drive USB South Bridge: - Support for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport ... of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (...
...disk drive USB South Bridge: - Support for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport ... of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (...
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Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even ... of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you begin to install the...
Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even ... of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you begin to install the...
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... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. 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 USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB... the HDMI device. (The item name may differ from operating system. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 2) j USB 2.0/1.1Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... sure the default device for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. 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 USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB... the HDMI device. (The item name may differ from operating system. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 2) j USB 2.0/1.1Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation Each USB header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in...
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... Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for the installed CPU. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when...
... Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for the installed CPU. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when...
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.... (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. Auto -- Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. BIOS...
.... (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. Auto -- Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. BIOS...
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... wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...
... wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk...
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... the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode...
... the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode...
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... The system returns to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS...
... The system returns to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS...
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...ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to work with the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Save allows you... or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features - 66 - After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to...
...ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to work with the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Save allows you... or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features - 66 - After making changes in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to...