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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-MA78G-DS3H 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 Back Panel Connectors 20...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-MA78G-DS3H 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 Back Panel Connectors 20...
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Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express ...
Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) x4 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express ...
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... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break...
... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break...
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... in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ...AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 780G South Bridge: AMD SB700 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets ...
... in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ...AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 780G South Bridge: AMD SB700 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets ...
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... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x...; iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit...
... 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x...; iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit...
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...is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) If you are installing a PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum ...slots become unavailable. (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 12 -
...is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) If you are installing a PCI Express graphics card, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot for optimum ...slots become unavailable. (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 12 -
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, ...
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... Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Follow the steps below to...
... Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Follow the steps below to...
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... the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed 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...
... the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed 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...
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...Memory) If two memory modules are unable to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets...1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, ...
...Memory) If two memory modules are unable to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets...1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, ...
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... HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 22 - The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode...
... HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 22 - The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode...
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...3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 24 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...power, the result can lead to all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used that can withstand high ...
...3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 24 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...power, the result can lead to all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If a power supply is used that can withstand high ...
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...hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Definition... supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Overheating may...
...hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Definition... supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Hardware Installation 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Overheating may...
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... Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to a profile. The Functions of the... Setup. A supervisor password allows you can use this function to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. You...
... Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to a profile. The Functions of the... Setup. A supervisor password allows you can use this function to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. You...
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...AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to PEG. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Enables or ... are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications...
...AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to PEG. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Enables or ... are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Note) This item is installed. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications...
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...Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to... Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
...Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to... Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case...
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... system fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 50 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default...
... system fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 50 - PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default...
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... the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. BIOS Setup HT Link Frequency Allows you to... Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged] [Auto] Normal...
... the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. BIOS Setup HT Link Frequency Allows you to... Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore ******** [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged] [Auto] Normal...
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...voltage control items below to be set the PCIe clock frequency. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock... ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to DDR 400. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 52 - CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 100 MHz to manually set ...
...voltage control items below to be set the PCIe clock frequency. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock... ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to DDR 400. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 52 - CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 100 MHz to manually set ...
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...) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the South Bridge voltage. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required.... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the North Bridge voltage. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows ...
...) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set the South Bridge voltage. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required.... (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the North Bridge voltage. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows ...