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... this : "REV: X.X." 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. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual are legally registered...
... this : "REV: X.X." 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. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Documentation Classifications In order to use of this manual are legally registered...
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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 ...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 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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 ...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 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
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...-D or HDMI (Note) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
...-D or HDMI (Note) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
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... 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 flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... 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 flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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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 EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
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 EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
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...memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. DDR2_1 ... supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as ... mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
...memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. DDR2_1 ... supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as ... mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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... inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing ...seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot and does not ...
... inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing ...seated in the expansion slot. 1. Make sure the card is fully seated in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot and does not ...
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... 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. 3. B. Restart your system when completed. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the ...Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Only for AMD platform. A. 1-6 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Function Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * ...
... 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. 3. B. Restart your system when completed. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the ...Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Only for AMD platform. A. 1-6 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Function Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * ...
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Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard ...>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS...
Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard ...>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS...
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...: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the default Mic in jack ( ). Microphones must be connected to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. A. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, ...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(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B.
...: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the default Mic in jack ( ). Microphones must be connected to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. A. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, ...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(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B.
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One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may configure the way to turn... off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 28 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter...
One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may configure the way to turn... off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 28 - The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter...
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...explosion if the battery is turned off. Hardware Installation 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 33 - Failure to do ...Turn off your computer, be sure to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS ...
...explosion if the battery is turned off. Hardware Installation 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 33 - Failure to do ...Turn off your computer, be sure to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS ...
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... (unless you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of...
... (unless you do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of...
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...the monitor will directly boot from the device configured in time. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 36 - When the motherboard is running at IDE mode. The message that follows...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. The system will display a message during the POST. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is ...
...the monitor will directly boot from the device configured in time. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 36 - When the motherboard is running at IDE mode. The message that follows...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. The system will display a message during the POST. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0CC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is ...
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... Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is ...not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for the current...
... Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is ...not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of function keys available for the current...
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...operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to... make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password...
...operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to... make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password...
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.... (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 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...
.... (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 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...
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...below to Manual. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. When you to 2000 MHz. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X2.00. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core...automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to manually set the memory clock as required. Auto (default) allows BIOS to X5.33. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you to X3.33. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to alter the ...
...below to Manual. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. When you to 2000 MHz. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X2.00. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core...automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to manually set the memory clock as required. Auto (default) allows BIOS to X5.33. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you to X3.33. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to alter the ...
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Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns (default), 195ns, 327.5ns. Write Recovery Time Options are : 1T (default), 2T. DRAM Configuration CMOS ...
Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns (default), 195ns, 327.5ns. Write Recovery Time Options are : 1T (default), 2T. DRAM Configuration CMOS ...