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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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...distributor of this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. ... information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. by copyright laws and is 1.0. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order to...
...distributor of this : "REV: X.X." No part of this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. ... information. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. by copyright laws and is 1.0. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Documentation Classifications In order to...
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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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... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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...
... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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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...Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an...components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the ...
...Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an...components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the ...
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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 the internal USB headers) Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... memory (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 Support for...
...) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel supporting up to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... memory (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 Support for...
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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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... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn 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.
... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn 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.
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... the CPU. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. B. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn... finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 -
... the CPU. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. B. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn... finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 -
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...retention frame. 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: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the CPU. Hardware Installation...
...retention frame. 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: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the CPU. Hardware Installation...
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...Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. DS/SS DS/SS...
...Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. DS/SS DS/SS...
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Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the ...
Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the ...
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... Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the...
... Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the...
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... Function Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Follow the steps below to enter the Catalyst Control ...completed. A. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. 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. ...
... Function Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Follow the steps below to enter the Catalyst Control ...completed. A. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. 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. ...
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... audio/video interface to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. 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 transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals...
... audio/video interface to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. 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 transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals...
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... jack. 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 a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The...
... jack. 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 a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The...
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... 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 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in jack. ...-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above ) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 ...
... 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 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in jack. ...-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 7.3 or above ) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 ...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation
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... 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 the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power ...
... 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 the main power connector on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is compatible with power ...