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...&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...
...&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H/GA-MA785GMT-UD2H(US2H 7 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...8482; Configuration 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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H/GA-MA785GMT-UD2H(US2H 7 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...8482; Configuration 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 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
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...Only for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 5-4 Regulatory Statements 99 j Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. - 5 -
...Only for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ...5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 5-4 Regulatory Statements 99 j Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. - 5 -
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... Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD 785G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) DDR3 SidePort Memoryj 12 USB Ports AMD SB710 ATA... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD 785G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note) DDR3 SidePort Memoryj 12 USB Ports AMD SB710 ATA... Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) j Only for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for...
... w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for...
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...DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically... detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the...
...DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically... detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the...
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... it is fully seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top...
... it is fully seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top...
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... into the onboard graphics port on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to UMA+SidePort.j(Note 3) - Set Internal Graphics Mode to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Set Init Display First to UMA.kl(Note 3) ...™ Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. j Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. (Note 1) For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You ...
... into the onboard graphics port on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to UMA+SidePort.j(Note 3) - Set Internal Graphics Mode to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - Set Init Display First to UMA.kl(Note 3) ...™ Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. j Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. (Note 1) For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You ...
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... Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet...your device and then remove it from the connector. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) •...
... Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet...your device and then remove it from the connector. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) •...
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... will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED S0 On is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to... of power 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 hard drive activity LED on the...
... will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED S0 On is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep S3/S4/S5 Off state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to... of power 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 hard drive activity LED on the...
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... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to remove the jumper cap from... Always turn off . Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults.
... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to remove the jumper cap from... Always turn off . Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 4. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults.
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...parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in the CMOS on . 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 a Windows-based utility that you do it is turned ...
...parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of the system in the CMOS on . 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 a Windows-based utility that you do it is turned ...
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GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 36 - The message... will still be used for subsequent access to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may...
GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 36 - The message... will still be used for subsequent access to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may...
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.... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced... BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load ...
.... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced... BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load ...
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... drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to make changes in effect. First select the profile you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and... CMOS Features Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this function to complete. F12...
... drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to restrict access to make changes in effect. First select the profile you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and... CMOS Features Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this function to complete. F12...
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.... (Inadequately altering the settings may result in red, it is recommended that you made is for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 39 - j Only for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to boot. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values...
.... (Inadequately altering the settings may result in red, it is recommended that you made is for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 39 - j Only for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to boot. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values...
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...Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. Options are : -12%~+12%. Options are :... -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Wait for the settings to take effect. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock ...
...Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to select the EC firmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. Options are : -12%~+12%. Options are :... -12%~+12%. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Wait for the settings to take effect. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock ...
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... seconds to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the ... manually set the width for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Important It is enabled. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the frequency for...
... seconds to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the ... manually set the width for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Important It is enabled. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the frequency for...
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... dual-channel. Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - Auto -- Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. TwTr...
... dual-channel. Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - Auto -- Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. TwTr...
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.... SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to 0.2V at 0.1V increment. j Only for DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc3 for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 43 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) -0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.05V increment. SidePort ... Allows you to manually set memory voltage. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. BIOS Setup Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T.
.... SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to 0.2V at 0.1V increment. j Only for DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc3 for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 43 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) -0.1V ~ +0.2V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.05V increment. SidePort ... Allows you to manually set memory voltage. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. BIOS Setup Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T.