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... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating ...motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating ...motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 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 ... 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 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 52 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 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 ... 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 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 52 ...
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... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 4-5 Q-Share ...73 4-6 Time Repair ...74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA...
... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 4-5 Q-Share ...73 4-6 Time Repair ...74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA...
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GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 HDMI OPTICAL CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX 1394 USB LAN USB GA-MA780G-UD3H F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 SYS_FAN2 RTL 8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN PCIEX1_3 AMD 780G BATTERY CODEC PCIEX4_1 PCI1 F_USB1 F_USB2 CLR_CMOS F_USB4 F_USB3 IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI2 M_BIOS FDD B_ BIOS COM F_1394_1 F_1394_2 CI PWR_LED SYS_FAN1 LPT F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 HDMI OPTICAL CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX 1394 USB LAN USB GA-MA780G-UD3H F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 SYS_FAN2 RTL 8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN PCIEX1_3 AMD 780G BATTERY CODEC PCIEX4_1 PCI1 F_USB1 F_USB2 CLR_CMOS F_USB4 F_USB3 IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI2 M_BIOS FDD B_ BIOS COM F_1394_1 F_1394_2 CI PWR_LED SYS_FAN1 LPT F_PANEL - 7 -
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... 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
... 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
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... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 8) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 8) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCIEX4_1 slot is populated with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots become unavailable. (Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-... 9) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for Easy Energy Saver. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note...
GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCIEX4_1 slot is populated with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots become unavailable. (Note 6) The DVI-D port does not support D-... 9) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for Easy Energy Saver. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note...
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...only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in... unable to be installed, it is recommended that memory 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 from the power outlet before...
...only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in... unable to be installed, it is recommended that memory 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 from the power outlet before...
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... the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with your computer. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
... the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with your computer. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
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..., be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Restart your system when completed. Right-click the icon to Onboard. 3. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB. • Set Surround View...
..., be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Restart your system when completed. Right-click the icon to Onboard. 3. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB. • Set Surround View...
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... processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Hardware Installation Playback...
... processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Hardware Installation Playback...
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... MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in...
... MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is in...
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... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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 power status indicator on ... be heard if no problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is operating. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 28 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at ...
... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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 power status indicator on ... be heard if no problem is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is operating. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 28 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at ...
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... the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: ...Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...
... the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: ...Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...
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...boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep... the configuration values in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Its major functions include conducting...
...boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep... the configuration values in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Its major functions include conducting...
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... screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change ...
... screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change ...
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... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit..., select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Item Help block on the screen. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below...
... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit..., select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Item Help block on the screen. Press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below...
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... peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 38 - You can create up to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in...
... peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 38 - You can create up to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in...
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... unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot.
... unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot.
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... Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to manually set the CPU host frequency. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to be set the PCIe clock frequency. Manual... Control (Note 1) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . BIOS Setup The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is enabled. EPP Mode (Note 1) Enables or ...
... Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to manually set the CPU host frequency. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to be set the PCIe clock frequency. Manual... Control (Note 1) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . BIOS Setup The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is enabled. EPP Mode (Note 1) Enables or ...