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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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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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... x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN AMD 740G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMIj (Note) 12 USB Ports PCI 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-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI...
... x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN AMD 740G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMIj (Note) 12 USB Ports PCI 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-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI...
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...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 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio North Bridge: AMD 740G South Bridge: AMD SB710... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 -
...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 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio North Bridge: AMD 740G South Bridge: AMD SB710... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Hardware Installation - 10 -
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... system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least...
... system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least...
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.... Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation - 24 - Pin No. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configur- Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA...
.... Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation - 24 - Pin No. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configur- Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...for a few seconds and the system will appear. CPU core Control Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edi- Manual Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set the frequency for the installed CPU. EC...used . (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the...
...for a few seconds and the system will appear. CPU core Control Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edi- Manual Allows you to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set the frequency for the installed CPU. EC...used . (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the...
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...key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. After configuring this function. Setup A password is only required for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. ...in the BIOS Main Menu. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T....
...key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. After configuring this function. Setup A password is only required for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you enter BIOS Setup. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. ...in the BIOS Main Menu. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T....
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...use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. AMD RS740 BIOS for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the BIOS update ...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 a hard drive in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 ...
...use the key during the POST or pressing the key in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. AMD RS740 BIOS for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the BIOS update ...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 a hard drive in system malfunction. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 ...
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...Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Windows Setup You have chosen to specify additional device. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Step 3: Figure 2 On the next screen, press to the...After the driver installation, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. A. Appendix Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI ...
...Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Windows Setup You have chosen to specify additional device. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Step 3: Figure 2 On the next screen, press to the...After the driver installation, you are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. A. Appendix Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI ...
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Step 3: When a screen as shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version. - 79 - Figure 6 The install menus described in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Appendix Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear.
Step 3: When a screen as shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version. - 79 - Figure 6 The install menus described in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Appendix Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear.
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The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to launch AMD RAIDXpert. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and then click Sign in to rebuild a RAID 1 array. Appendix Step 5: When done, the array's ...status on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/ Abort/Restart during the rebuilding process. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: Select one available drive and click Start Now to fault-tolerant arrays such as Functional. - 80 - While in...
The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to launch AMD RAIDXpert. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and then click Sign in to rebuild a RAID 1 array. Appendix Step 5: When done, the array's ...status on the screen and you can select Pause/Resume/ Abort/Restart during the rebuilding process. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from the motherboard driver disk. Step 3: Select one available drive and click Start Now to fault-tolerant arrays such as Functional. - 80 - While in...