Manual
Page 1
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
Manual
Page 3
... 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. Copyright ©...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information...
... 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. Copyright ©...GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information...
Manual
Page 4
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
Manual
Page 6
...-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
...-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
Manual
Page 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 -
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 -
Manual
Page 9
...using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the ...an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the ...
...using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the ...an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the ...
Manual
Page 10
... IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a...16 GB of system 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 ...
... IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a...16 GB of system 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 ...
Manual
Page 12
GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCIEX4_1 slot is supported depends on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 9) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for Easy Energy ... the memory speed 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-Sub connection by motherboard model. (Note 10) Due to enable support for optimum performance. (Note 5) The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX4_1 slot.
GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 12 - When the PCIEX4_1 slot is supported depends on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 9) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot for Easy Energy ... the memory speed 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-Sub connection by motherboard model. (Note 10) Due to enable support for optimum performance. (Note 5) The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX4_1 slot.
Manual
Page 13
... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the...
... do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the...
Manual
Page 14
... cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 14 - B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket...
... cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 14 - B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket...
Manual
Page 15
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler ....) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on installing the...
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler ....) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on installing the...
Manual
Page 16
...you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) •... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (...
...you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) •... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (...
Manual
Page 17
Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn ...
Manual
Page 18
... PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4_1) PCI slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
... PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4_1) PCI slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the chassis back panel. 2.
Manual
Page 19
... Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - B. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. A. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform...the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to 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 ...
... Before you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. - 19 - B. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. A. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform...the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to 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 ...
Manual
Page 20
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video ...
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video ...
Manual
Page 21
... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring - 21 - The table below . •...
... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring - 21 - The table below . •...
Manual
Page 22
... jacks can be connected to this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 22 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside...
... jacks can be connected to this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 22 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside...
Manual
Page 23
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 6 2 13 8 5 21 14 11 15 9 16 12 10 19 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1 5) SYS_FAN2 6) PWR_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE 9) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 10) PWR_LED 11) BATTERY...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 6 2 13 8 5 21 14 11 15 9 16 12 10 19 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1 5) SYS_FAN2 6) PWR_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE 9) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 10) PWR_LED 11) BATTERY...
Manual
Page 24
...12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system...
...12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to an unstable or unbootable system...