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... protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is...
... protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is...
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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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... Features 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...
... Features 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...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the ... DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 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...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the ... DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 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...
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... prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card in the slot...
... prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Make sure the card is fully seated in your expansion card in the slot...
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... Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in BIOS Setup, be sure to UMA.kl(Note 3) - j Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. l Only for AMD platform. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer... Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance 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...
... Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in BIOS Setup, be sure to UMA.kl(Note 3) - j Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. l Only for AMD platform. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer... Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance 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...
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...-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray... digital audio in connector. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. A.
...-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray... digital audio in connector. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. A.
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... 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation - 28 - The system reports system startup...on the chassis front panel. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- 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 pin assignments below...
... 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch on when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is on the chassis front panel. Hardware Installation - 28 - The system reports system startup...on the chassis front panel. The LED keeps blinking when the sys- 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 pin assignments below...
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...• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 33 - Replace the battery... cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Hardware Installation Gently remove the battery from the jumper. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in accordance with an incorrect model....
...• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 33 - Replace the battery... cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Hardware Installation Gently remove the battery from the jumper. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in accordance with an incorrect model....
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...system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration... values in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to clear the ...
...system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to keep the configuration... values in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to clear the ...
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...running at IDE MODE!" Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running... at IDE mode. Press to enable AHCI mode or to enter BIOS Setup first. For more information, refer to access the Q-Flash utility...
...running at IDE MODE!" Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H E3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/05/2009-RS785-SB710-7A66BG03C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running... at IDE mode. Press to enable AHCI mode or to enter BIOS Setup first. For more information, refer to access the Q-Flash utility...
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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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...devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: ... Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
...devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: ... Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
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BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to optimize the system voltage settings. This page is for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 39 - j Only for advanced...
BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to optimize the system voltage settings. This page is for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 39 - j Only for advanced...
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... Updating EC Firmware!!! All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for the settings to take effect. BIOS Setup - 40 - After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ... Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%.
... Updating EC Firmware!!! All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for the settings to take effect. BIOS Setup - 40 - After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ... Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to defaults. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%.
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... of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). VGA Core Clock control ...Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. The adjustable range is enabled. Set ...
... of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). VGA Core Clock control ...Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. The adjustable range is enabled. Set ...
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... (default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. Auto -- Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 42 -
... (default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. Auto -- Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 42 -
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... set the SidePort memory voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. BIOS Setup Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3... 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.050V to set memory voltage. Trfc3 for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 43 - Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. j Only for DIMM4 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, ...
... set the SidePort memory voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. BIOS Setup Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3... 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.050V to set memory voltage. Trfc3 for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. - 43 - Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. j Only for DIMM4 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, ...