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GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/ GA-MA78GM-DS2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA78GPM2H-1003R
GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/ GA-MA78GM-DS2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA78GPM2H-1003R
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..., transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected...or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this ...
..., transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected...or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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...
... out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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...
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GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 RTL 8111C PCIEX16 AMD 780G SidePort Memory NB_FAN PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H TSB43AB23 AMD SB700 SPDIF_IO COM F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 LPT IDE SATA2_4 PWR_LED SATA2_0 SATA2_1 F_PANEL Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. - 7 -
GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 RTL 8111C PCIEX16 AMD 780G SidePort Memory NB_FAN PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H TSB43AB23 AMD SB700 SPDIF_IO COM F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 LPT IDE SATA2_4 PWR_LED SATA2_0 SATA2_1 F_PANEL Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. - 7 -
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...are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior ... all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can...
...are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior ... all cables and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can...
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GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back ... PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 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 SB700...(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.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back ... PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 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 SB700...(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.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for ... 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.
GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for ... 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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency ...
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...the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into their holes. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the motherboard CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into... triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - Do not force the CPU into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely...
...the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into their holes. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the motherboard CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into... triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - Do not force the CPU into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely...
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Hardware Installation On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - ...the CPU. 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:...
Hardware Installation On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - ...the CPU. 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:...
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... will double the original memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory...begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided...
... will double the original memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory...begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided...
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... insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module...
... insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module...
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...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push... down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your operating system...
...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push... down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your operating system...
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... card. 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 Onboard...; Set Surround View to Disabled. • Set Init Display First to disable the CrossFire function in the system tray after the system restarts. Only for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1.
... card. 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 Onboard...; Set Surround View to Disabled. • Set Init Display First to disable the CrossFire function in the system tray after the system restarts. Only for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1.
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... interface to this port. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port...
... interface to this port. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port...
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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 connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black...
... 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 connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black...
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...microphones still MUST be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is ... 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 - A. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory:...
...microphones still MUST be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is ... 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 - A. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory:...
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... 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 15) F1_1394 16) LPT 17) COM 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -
... 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 15) F1_1394 16) LPT 17) COM 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -
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...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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. The power connector...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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and...
...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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. The power connector...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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and...