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...to their respective owners. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide...
...to their respective owners. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. ... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide...
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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 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 Setup of the ATI Hybrid...
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 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 Setup of the ATI Hybrid...
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......76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 90 5-2-3...Microphone Recording 93 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 -
......76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 90 5-2-3...Microphone Recording 93 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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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H, GA-MA785GMT-UD2H, or GA-MA785GMT-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H, GA-MA785GMT-UD2H, or GA-MA785GMT-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is ...
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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are required for warranty ... the motherboard or within 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 local voltage standard. •...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These stickers are required for warranty ... the motherboard or within 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 local voltage standard. •...
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..."*" j k The GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H/GA-MA785GMT-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the ... 3) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater jk Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. Only for CD In LAN RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 ...
..."*" j k The GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H/GA-MA785GMT-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the ... 3) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater jk Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. Only for CD In LAN RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 ...
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.../System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) - 11 - Hardware Installation
.../System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) - 11 - Hardware Installation
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...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 Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM ...Factor; 24.3cm x 24.3cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note ...
...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 Time Repair Support for Q-Share Norton Internet Security (OEM ...Factor; 24.3cm x 24.3cm (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note ...
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... the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket...
... the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket...
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... CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • ... mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. B. Hardware Installation - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket.
... CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • ... mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. B. Hardware Installation - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket.
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...- 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 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 your... CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the retention frame. Hardware Installation Step 2: Place the CPU cooler ...
...- 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 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 your... CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the retention frame. Hardware Installation Step 2: Place the CPU cooler ...
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... Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to... GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ...
... Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to... GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the ...
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..., place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is...2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...
..., place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is...2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...
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.... Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does ... out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an ...
.... Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your card. Install the driver provided with your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does ... out from the chassis back panel. 2. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Hardware Installation - 18 - Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an ...
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.... - l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA.kl(Note 3) - Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA+SidePort.j(Note 3) - System Requirements - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to OnChipVGA. D. Hardware Installation Step 2: Plug the display...on the Graphics menu on the back panel. k Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. (Note 1) For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been ...
.... - l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA.kl(Note 3) - Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA+SidePort.j(Note 3) - System Requirements - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to OnChipVGA. D. Hardware Installation Step 2: Plug the display...on the Graphics menu on the back panel. k Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. (Note 1) For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been ...
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Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Hardware Installation - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. The following screen is from ... and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output...
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Hardware Installation - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. The following screen is from ... and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output...
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.... RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Hardware Installation The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the...
.... RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Hardware Installation The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the...
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... the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. k Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in devices such as...side speakers in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. j Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring ...Blue) The default line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 22 -
... the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. k Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in devices such as...side speakers in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. j Only for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 5, "Configuring ...Blue) The default line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 22 -
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... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your ...) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 -
... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to turn off the devices and your ...) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 -
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...GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply ...a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector...
...GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 24 - 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply ...a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. • The power connectors are properly installed. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector...