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... ...6 GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu...
... ...6 GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (1 x PCI Express x16 slot supporting ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology and conforming to PCI Express 2.0 standard) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive...
... chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (1 x PCI Express x16 slot supporting ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM technology and conforming to PCI Express 2.0 standard) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive...
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..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only...
..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be enabled if only...
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... GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set...
... GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set...
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...>Audio, set Onboard VGA output connect to this port. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use...
...>Audio, set Onboard VGA output connect to this port. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use...
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...-coded power connector wires. Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 25 - Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed Control CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to connect it in the correct orientation. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. For...
...-coded power connector wires. Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 25 - Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed Control CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to connect it in the correct orientation. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. For...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. You may be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Hardware Installation Turn...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Replace the battery. 4. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. You may be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Danger of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Hardware Installation Turn...
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... display a message during the POST. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 36 - GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is set the first boot device without having to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu...
... display a message during the POST. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 36 - GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is effective for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is set the first boot device without having to continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu...
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... 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 devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... 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 devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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.... GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - Auto (default) allows BIOS to X5.33. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X2.66. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to allow for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual...
.... GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - Auto (default) allows BIOS to X5.33. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X2.66. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to allow for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual...
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...Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system UMA+SidePort memory. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Internal Graphics Mode Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk...
...Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system UMA+SidePort memory. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Internal Graphics Mode Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk...
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... only when you enter BIOS Setup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to accept. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. 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. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the...
... only when you enter BIOS Setup. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to accept. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. 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. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the...
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... IDE mode. (Default) Set this item to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... IDE mode. (Default) Set this item to Disabled. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... (LPT) port. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the...
... (LPT) port. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the...
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...Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state (default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to turn off ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
...Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state (default). Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to turn off ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... temperature. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 54 - Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables...
... temperature. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to control CPU fan speed. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 54 - Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables...
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... only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C . Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A.
... only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to create RAID, you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C . Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A.
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... driver file to a floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to that in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that is/are configured to your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (5) SB700 SATA for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to RAID/AHCI mode, you may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. Appendix For installing Windows...
... driver file to a floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Your system will open similar to that in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that is/are configured to your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (5) SB700 SATA for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to RAID/AHCI mode, you may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. Appendix For installing Windows...
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...(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 80 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
...(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 80 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... Audio Control Panel. Enabling Dolby Pro Logic II allows 2-channel stereo content to be heard as shown below: Dolby Home Theater Control Buttons 1. : This button provides you should find the Dolby Home Theater control buttons as surround sound from two speakers. 5. The system will not hear any set of the Audio Control Panel, you with more controls over the onboard audio. 2. B. Windows Vista Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel...
... Audio Control Panel. Enabling Dolby Pro Logic II allows 2-channel stereo content to be heard as shown below: Dolby Home Theater Control Buttons 1. : This button provides you should find the Dolby Home Theater control buttons as surround sound from two speakers. 5. The system will not hear any set of the Audio Control Panel, you with more controls over the onboard audio. 2. B. Windows Vista Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel...