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GA-MA78G-DS3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA78GDS3H-1002R
GA-MA78G-DS3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA78GDS3H-1002R
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All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. 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 product, read the...
All rights reserved. Changes to their respective owners. 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 product, read the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Box Contents GA-MA78G-DS3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you...
Box Contents GA-MA78G-DS3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you...
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GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2+/AM2 PWR_FAN HDMI OPTICAL USB 1394 CPU_FAN BATTERY SYS_FAN1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX LAN USB AUDIO CLR_CMOS PCIEX1_1 AMD 780G F_AUDIO RTL 8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4_1 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI1 PCI2 M_BIOS B_ BIOS COM FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 GA-MA78G-DS3H IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 TSB43AB23 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 F_PANEL F_1394_2 CI PWR_LED SYS_FAN2 F_1394_1 LPT - 7 -
GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2+/AM2 PWR_FAN HDMI OPTICAL USB 1394 CPU_FAN BATTERY SYS_FAN1 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX LAN USB AUDIO CLR_CMOS PCIEX1_1 AMD 780G F_AUDIO RTL 8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4_1 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI1 PCI2 M_BIOS B_ BIOS COM FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 GA-MA78G-DS3H IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 TSB43AB23 SATA2_3 SATA2_1 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 F_PANEL F_1394_2 CI PWR_LED SYS_FAN2 F_1394_1 LPT - 7 -
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...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • ...8226; Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as...
...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for warranty validation. • ...8226; Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as...
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... Integrated 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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot(Note 3), conforming to PCI Express 2.0 ...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-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID...
... Integrated 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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot(Note 3), conforming to PCI Express 2.0 ...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-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID...
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... 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 -
... 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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... One of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage...
... One of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage...
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... CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation...
... CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation...
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... the retention frame. 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 CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
... the retention frame. 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 CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
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.... The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction...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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make ...
.... The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction...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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make ...
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... memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it...
... memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it...
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... with your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to... back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 18 -
... with your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to... back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 18 -
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... decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 20 - HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device...
... decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 20 - HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device...
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... configuration. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - In addition to the default...
... configuration. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - In addition to the default...
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... Non-protected contents 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 - A. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with...
... Non-protected contents 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 - A. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with...
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..., 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 -
..., 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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...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that ...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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. The power connector...
...supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that ...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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. The power connector...
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... are designed with fan speed control design. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. 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)....a foolproof insertion design. The black connector wire is used to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin ...
... are designed with fan speed control design. The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. 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)....a foolproof insertion design. The black connector wire is used to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is recommended that a system fan be sure to locate pin ...