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...GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte... assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the ...Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-...as the exclu- is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual....
...GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte... assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of the ...Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-...as the exclu- is exclusively licensed to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual....
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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 ...
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 ...
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...Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... 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 ...6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 10 -
...Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... 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 ...6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 10 -
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...list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •... on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one ...
...list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •... on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one ...
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...DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets ...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two ...
...DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the same colored DDR2 sockets ...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel has two ...
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IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (... - Use this audio jack for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be connected to connect...
IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line In Jack (... - Use this audio jack for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be connected to connect...
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... that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition... local dealer. 6 5 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Via an optional S/PDIF in . GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition... local dealer. 6 5 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 16) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to IEEE 1394a specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one end of the device cable to your...
... to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to IEEE 1394a specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one end of the device cable to your...
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... below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this channel...
... below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set this channel...
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... by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of heads. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 40 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The...
... by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Cylinder Number of heads. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 40 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. No Errors The...
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... integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item to RAID or AHCI. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and...
... integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) - 43 - OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set this item to RAID or AHCI. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and...
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... clear the password settings. Any KEY Keyboard 98 Press any key on the keyboard to turn on a specific day in a month. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on the system. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC...
... clear the password settings. Any KEY Keyboard 98 Press any key on the keyboard to turn on a specific day in a month. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on the system. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC...
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...MHz. (Default: Auto) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to DDR 533. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. Ganged Sets memory control mode to automatically adjust the... below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 100 MHz to X4.00. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X2.00. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 52 - When you use an AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be...
...MHz. (Default: Auto) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to DDR 533. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. Ganged Sets memory control mode to automatically adjust the... below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is from 100 MHz to X4.00. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X2.00. GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard - 52 - When you use an AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be...