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...OptionalItems...6 GA-MA780G-UD3H 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37...
...OptionalItems...6 GA-MA780G-UD3H 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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37...
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... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200(Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200(Note 2)/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
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... to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - If you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode...
... to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - If you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode...
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... contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCIEX16_1 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4_1) PCI slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white...
... contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCIEX16_1 slot. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4_1) PCI slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white...
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...install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in the system tray after the system restarts. Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. B. Follow the steps below to Onboard. 3. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode...
...install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in the system tray after the system restarts. Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. B. Follow the steps below to Onboard. 3. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode...
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... and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. 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 configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS...
... and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. 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 configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS...
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... the EPP memory. EPP Mode (Note 1) Enables or disables EPP mode when EPP memory is enabled. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to configure EPP memory voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature...
... the EPP memory. EPP Mode (Note 1) Enables or disables EPP mode when EPP memory is enabled. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to configure EPP memory voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a memory module that supports this feature...
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... card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [PCI Slot] [Software SMI] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use...
... card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [PCI Slot] [Software SMI] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use...
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...the list. After configuring this menu when finished. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 46 - PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you install a CPU that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) (Note...
...the list. After configuring this menu when finished. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 46 - PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only if you install a CPU that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) (Note...
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...IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port...
...IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port...
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... boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of the attached LAN cable. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Options are : Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Options are not used in MS-DOS mode...
... boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. BIOS Setup Example: Part1-2 Status = Short / Length = 2m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at a normal speed of the attached LAN cable. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Options are : Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Options are not used in MS-DOS mode...
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... System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No...
... System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] No...
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... FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. If disabled, system fan runs at different speed according to the system temperature. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU Voltage fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Enabled allows the system fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard...
... FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. If disabled, system fan runs at different speed according to the system temperature. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU Voltage fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. Enabled allows the system fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard...
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... floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 66 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS...
... floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 66 - Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the Windows environment. @BIOS...
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... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST...
... BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. appears, press to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable !! When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST...
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...; Advanced mode allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). The Smart tab...
...; Advanced mode allows you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to install additional software. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). The Smart tab...
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.... Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
.... Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
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... install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove...
... install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that in the BootDrv folder (Figure 3). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press after each command (Figure 1): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 2) appears, remove...
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.... AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard Figure 2 - 82 - Windows Setup You have chosen to specify additional device. A. Figure 1 Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings...
.... AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard Figure 2 - 82 - Windows Setup You have chosen to specify additional device. A. Figure 1 Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will then appear asking you to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings...
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...If your computer. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 94 - Q:In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the maximum volume...
...If your computer. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 94 - Q:In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to the maximum volume...