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GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA74GMT2-1001R
GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA74GMT2-1001R
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Motherboard GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009
Motherboard GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2 Nov. 27, 2009
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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 ...
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 ...
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... In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-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...
... In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-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...
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GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 Motherboard Layout KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 VGA DVI HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 F_AUDIO PCIEX1 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 AMD 740G DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT COM AMD SB710 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_USB1 j Only for GA-MA74GMT-S2H (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 Motherboard Layout KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 VGA DVI HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 F_AUDIO PCIEX1 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 AMD 740G DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT COM AMD SB710 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_USB1 j Only for GA-MA74GMT-S2H (Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. - 7 -
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... 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-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... 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-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 4) Support for S/PDIF Out Support for S/PDIF In 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 Bus 2000 MT/s Chipset...
... Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel (Note 4) Support for S/PDIF Out Support for S/PDIF In 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 Bus 2000 MT/s Chipset...
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... 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-MA74GMT-S2H - 11 - Hardware Installation
... 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-MA74GMT-S2H - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 2) j USB 2.0/1.1Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DVI-D Port(Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. 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 decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select...
... (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 2) j USB 2.0/1.1Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. DVI-D Port(Note 1) (Note 2) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. 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 decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select...
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AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0CC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ...
AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0CC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter ...
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...) appears on the screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ...
...) appears on the screen. BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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... First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available...
... First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available...
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... Surround View function. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. If you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer Size, this memory for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you set to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system.
... Surround View function. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. If you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer Size, this memory for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you set to silently perform unattended tasks while in Windows XP Media Center operating system.
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...allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. ...to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to...
...allows you can access Q-Flash by either pressing the key during the POST to your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. ...to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0CC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to...