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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GM-S2H 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 Back Panel Connectors...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GM-S2H 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 Back Panel Connectors...
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... Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C 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) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12...
... Bus LAN RJ45 RTL 8111C 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) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12...
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ... processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 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 4 x 1.8V...
...Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ... processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 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 4 x 1.8V...
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GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ....3cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical 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) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection...
GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ....3cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical 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) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection...
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... specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for... 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. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel...
...installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for... 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. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel...
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... to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation...in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. Step 1: Note the orientation...in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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... 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p - 21 - 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 mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to perform different functions...
... 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p - 21 - 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 mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to perform different functions...
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...create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the system and BIOS Setup. You can ...use this function to a profile. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...
...create up to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to the system and BIOS Setup. You can ...use this function to a profile. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...
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... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard ... disk drive error but it will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5....
Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Number of cylinders. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Head Number of the currently installed hard ... disk drive error but it will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5....
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... the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Onboard VGA output ... applications in independent partitions. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the graphics display. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as...
... the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Onboard VGA output ... applications in independent partitions. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. Onboard Sets the onboard VGA as the graphics display. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as...
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...) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. BIOS Setup...
...) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to turn on the Windows 98 keyboard to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. BIOS Setup...
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... • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is dependent on the CPU being used . Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you to alter the memory controller frequency for the installed CPU. VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the System Voltage Control ...item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is recommended that supports this feature. - 49 - HT Link Frequency Allows...
... • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is dependent on the CPU being used . Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you to alter the memory controller frequency for the installed CPU. VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the System Voltage Control ...item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is recommended that supports this feature. - 49 - HT Link Frequency Allows...
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... PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you to X2.00. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. (Default) X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to default values. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 - Auto (default) allows BIOS to X4.00. X4.00... Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. DCTs Mode (Note) ...
... PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. When you to X2.00. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. (Default) X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to default values. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 - Auto (default) allows BIOS to X4.00. X4.00... Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. DCTs Mode (Note) ...
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... as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set memory voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to your CPU. - 51 - The adjustable range is ...
... as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases memory voltage by 0.1V to set memory voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.1V to your CPU. - 51 - The adjustable range is ...
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... longer to back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to quickly compress and...
... longer to back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to quickly compress and...
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...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-...
...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-...
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...acceleration is one to three times the amount of memory space to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to boost your computer. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 70 - Right-click on a ...Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to reserve for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to Computer.
...acceleration is one to three times the amount of memory space to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to boost your computer. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 70 - Right-click on a ...Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to reserve for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to Computer.