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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...
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...
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... 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 Bus x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI...
... 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 Bus x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI...
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... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning 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 have an ESD wrist strap...
... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning 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 have an ESD wrist strap...
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...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 ... DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-... panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 10 -
...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 ... DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-... panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 10 -
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GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ....8cm (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) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) If you are installing a PCI Express graphics...
GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ....8cm (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) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) If you are installing a PCI Express graphics...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage ... the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage ... the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the...
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... have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. The...
... have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. The...
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... the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the... not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 2: The clips at...
... the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the... not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 2: The clips at...
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... 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 enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of...
... 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 enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of...
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... to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 38 - You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A... allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...
... to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 38 - You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A... allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...
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... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 382M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 382M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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...will stop for all other errors. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : Auto (default), Large. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 40 - No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Drive A Allows you do not install a.../3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the ...
...will stop for all other errors. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : Auto (default), Large. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 40 - No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Drive A Allows you do not install a.../3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the ...
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... use only this feature. - 41 - This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for display. With virtualization, one computer system can function as the first display. (Default) Surround View This option is configurable only when Init Display First...
... use only this feature. - 41 - This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for display. With virtualization, one computer system can function as the first display. (Default) Surround View This option is configurable only when Init Display First...
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... the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at least 1A...
... the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at least 1A...
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...Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) CPU Clock Ratio Memory Controller Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x ...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users...
...Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) CPU Clock Ratio Memory Controller Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x ...: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for advanced users...
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... that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is present only if you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 52 - Auto (default) allows BIOS to 200...
... that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is present only if you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 52 - Auto (default) allows BIOS to 200...
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...Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set memory voltage. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The adjustable range is present only if you to set the South Bridge.... Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0....
...Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set memory voltage. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The adjustable range is present only if you to set the South Bridge.... Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.7V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 0....
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... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... backup file at which the data is backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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...Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 71 - PC HEALTH 5. Display Area 8. Function LEDs 9. Turbo Boost Description Enters .../execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly...
...Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 71 - PC HEALTH 5. Display Area 8. Function LEDs 9. Turbo Boost Description Enters .../execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly...
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.... • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 72 - Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Under ...Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose...
.... • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 72 - Right-click on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. Under ...Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose...