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... written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual ...
... written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in this manual ...
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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... 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 Configurations 55 2-9 PC Health Status 56 2-10 Load Fail-Safe ...
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... 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 Configurations 55 2-9 PC Health Status 56 2-10 Load Fail-Safe ...
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...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 ... 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 - k Only for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H.
...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 ... 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 - k Only for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H.
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Hardware Installation - 12 - BIOS w w w w Unique 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-...
Hardware Installation - 12 - BIOS w w w w Unique 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-...
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...the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to OnChipVGA. l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal ...Note 3) - j Only for AMD platform. This section give instructions on the PCI Express slot. A. 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... to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - C. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to Disabled. -
...the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to OnChipVGA. l Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal ...Note 3) - j Only for AMD platform. This section give instructions on the PCI Express slot. A. 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... to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - C. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to Disabled. -
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... up to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Hardware Installation IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Dual Display Configurations... your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Use this...
... up to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Hardware Installation IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Dual Display Configurations... your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Use this...
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This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND Hardware Installation - 32 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. 17) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND Hardware Installation - 32 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. 17) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable.
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... entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky...
... entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the... system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral ...
...name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the... system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral ...
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... of the device during the POST for faster system startup. is week (read-only), month, date and year. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Mon, Jun 15 2009 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level ...
... of the device during the POST for faster system startup. is week (read-only), month, date and year. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Mon, Jun 15 2009 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level ...
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... the SidePort memory. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed... Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Internal Graphics Modekl Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for example, will use only this feature. - 47 - Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. BIOS Setup
... the SidePort memory. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H. Only for GA-MA785GMT-UD2H. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed... Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Internal Graphics Modekl Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for example, will use only this feature. - 47 - Only for GA-MA785GMT-US2H. BIOS Setup
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...-D as the graphics display. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item, set the password(s) under the...) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to accept. Press to exit this feature.
...-D as the graphics display. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this item, set the password(s) under the...) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to accept. Press to exit this feature.
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... to Disabled. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA...
... to Disabled. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA...
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...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If no LAN cable is attached to the fault or short. SMART LAN (...LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at about 2m on Part 1-2. This feature will show 0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link...
...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to the fault or short. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If no LAN cable is attached to the fault or short. SMART LAN (...LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at about 2m on Part 1-2. This feature will show 0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link...
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...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup ... Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup ...
...Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup ... Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup ...
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...to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for the password,... Set Supervisor/User Password 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 Enter Password: PC Health Status Load...
...to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for the password,... Set Supervisor/User Password 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 Enter Password: PC Health Status Load...
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...2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Set User Password...-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power...
...2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Set User Password...-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Quit Without Savin g (Y/N)?SNet Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power...
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...8226; Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Unique Features Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It...first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard...
...8226; Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive Step 1: Click Drive options. Unique Features Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It...first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed. • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard...
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.... When you wish to store the backup image file. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your desktop and select Manage. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Unique Features - 66 - B. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during...
.... When you wish to store the backup image file. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your desktop and select Manage. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Unique Features - 66 - B. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during...