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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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...
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... x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL 8111C RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a 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) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note... PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL 8111C RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a 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) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note... PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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...; Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when...
...; Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when...
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... Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Intergrated Memory Audio ...modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10...
... Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Intergrated Memory Audio ...modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10...
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...; 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ... iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit ...
...; 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ... iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit ...
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...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) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.... (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model...
...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) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.... (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model...
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..., please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 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. • Locate the pin one...
..., please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 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. • Locate the pin one...
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... lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket.
... lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket.
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... mounting lug on the surface of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation 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...
... mounting lug on the surface of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation 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...
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...in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing ... DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4...Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or ...
...in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing ... DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4...Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or ...
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...Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. 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 ...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(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - Microphones must be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ...
...Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. 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 ...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(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - Microphones must be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ...
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... power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply ... -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H 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 connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply ... -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H 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...
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...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 prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. The black connector wire is the ground wire. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The ...+12V voltage. Overheating may result in damage to connect it in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has ...
...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 prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. The black connector wire is the ground wire. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The ...+12V voltage. Overheating may result in damage to connect it in the correct orientation. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has ...
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... functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save ... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. An user password only allows you can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...
... functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save ... Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. An user password only allows you can create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...
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This page is for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the ... Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control 1 CPU NB VID Control (Note) ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged] [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [...
This page is for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the ... Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control 1 CPU NB VID Control (Note) ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged] [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [...
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... of VGA Core clock. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory control mode. DDR 667 Sets Memory ...channel. (Note) This item is enabled. (Default: 500) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board ...
... of VGA Core clock. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to manually set to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory control mode. DDR 667 Sets Memory ...channel. (Note) This item is enabled. (Default: 500) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board ...
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... Mem Volt Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 42 - RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage...
... Mem Volt Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 42 - RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage...
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... graphics controller. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you to determine whether to ...CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory or SidePort memory. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system UMA+SidePort memory. Only for GA-MA78GM-DS2H...
... graphics controller. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you to determine whether to ...CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory or SidePort memory. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system UMA+SidePort memory. Only for GA-MA78GM-DS2H...
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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 exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system... D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 - Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to move it up or down on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select ...
... 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 exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system... D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 - Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to move it up or down on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select ...
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... status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN/NB FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/North Bridge fan speed. BIOS Setup Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages... when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis...
... status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN/NB FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/North Bridge fan speed. BIOS Setup Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages... when this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will emit warning sound. If the system chassis cover is not connected or fails. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis...