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GA-MA780G-UD3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA78UD3-1001R
GA-MA780G-UD3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA78UD3-1001R
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..., read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard...
..., read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 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 ...
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... (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA780G-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are...
... (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA780G-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are...
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.... - 9 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
.... - 9 - These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Hardware...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed CPU. Hardware...
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... before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Align...
... before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX4_1 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Align...
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... do so may cause damage to 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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds...
... do so may cause damage to 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 factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds...
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...327.5ns. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Trfc3 for DIMM2 Options are: Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 40 - Trfc2 for DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Options ... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T.
...327.5ns. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Trfc3 for DIMM2 Options are: Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 40 - Trfc2 for DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Options ... Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T.
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... Allows you to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset... HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is dependent on the EPP memory. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to...
... Allows you to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item appears only if you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset... HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is dependent on the EPP memory. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to...
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... ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 42 - X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is... dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. ...
... ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 42 - X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is... dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. ...
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... mode is set the date. For example, 1 p.m. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
... mode is set the date. For example, 1 p.m. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel.
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Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. No Errors The system boot will stop. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode ...the system will stop for an error during the POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 44 - The following fields display your system. Halt On Allows you to selects the type of heads. Options are: Disabled (default), ...
Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. No Errors The system boot will stop. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. If you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode ...the system will stop for an error during the POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 44 - The following fields display your system. Halt On Allows you to selects the type of heads. Options are: Disabled (default), ...
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... shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to restart your optical drive. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the...
... shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to restart your optical drive. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 60 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 60 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is corrupted or damaged, ...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-...the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 66 - Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key ...
...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is corrupted or damaged, ...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-...the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 66 - Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use the key ...
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...69 - Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS ...BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
...69 - Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your motherboard is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS ...BIOS update and after updating the BIOS. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
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... set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter...No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas ...[PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 78 - LD 10 ---- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
... set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter...No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas ...[PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 78 - LD 10 ---- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- -----
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... to instructions on the next page. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 86 - For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. A. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to the Mic...
... to instructions on the next page. The picture to -analog converters (DACs) that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 86 - For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. A. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allows the user to the Mic...
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...reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will help you purchased the product for RoHS... (Restriction of properly. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be used equipment must be prosecuted. Our ...
...reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Contravention will help you purchased the product for RoHS... (Restriction of properly. Instead, the device should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without notice and should be used equipment must be prosecuted. Our ...