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...as the exclu- All rights reserved. is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to assist in ... distributor of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of...
...as the exclu- All rights reserved. is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is exclusively licensed to assist in ... distributor of documentations: For detailed product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of...
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... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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...TSB43AB23 chip 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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to ...(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.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, ...
...TSB43AB23 chip 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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to ...(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.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, ...
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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 for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP...
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 for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the ... sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the ... sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- If you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin...
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Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used and installed in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. DS/SS DS/SS Four...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This ...
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used and installed in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. DS/SS DS/SS Four...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This ...
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...Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver ...the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the...
...Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver ...the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the...
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...Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. - 19 - Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and ...Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI...
...Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. - 19 - Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and ...Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI...
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... audio configuration. • When removing the cable connected to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use the port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the... then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
... audio configuration. • When removing the cable connected to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use the port to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the... then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
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... Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Microphones must be reconfigured to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be...
... Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Microphones must be reconfigured to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to this jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be...
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...fan cable, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is the ground wire. Definition 1 GND ...coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN...inside the chassis. The types of different color. 34 33 2 1 GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 24 -
...fan cable, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the cable is the ground wire. Definition 1 GND ...coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. The black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to connect a floppy disk drive. 3/4) CPU_FAN...inside the chassis. The types of different color. 34 33 2 1 GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 24 -
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The AMD SB700 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive (s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 ... of hard drives must be an even number. • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to the role of hard drives must be an even number. - 25 - Definition 1 GND SATAII4 2 TXP 1 7 3 TXN 4 GND 1 SATAII3...
The AMD SB700 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive (s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 ... of hard drives must be an even number. • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least two hard drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to the role of hard drives must be an even number. - 25 - Definition 1 GND SATAII4 2 TXP 1 7 3 TXN 4 GND 1 SATAII3...
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...CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the header. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97... 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your optical drive to work or even damage it. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the...
...CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the header. 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97... 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your optical drive to work or even damage it. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the...
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Hardware Installation 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and ... Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF in /out. For purchasing the optional...
Hardware Installation 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and ... Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Via an optional S/PDIF in /out. For purchasing the optional...
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... Channel 1 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 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...
... Channel 1 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 2 Slave ` IDE Channel 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...
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...", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Sector Number of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of cylinders. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - No Errors The system boot will not stop...
...", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Sector Number of heads. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to selects the type of cylinders. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to None. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - No Errors The system boot will not stop...
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This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) ...
This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is present only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) ...
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...advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to Disabled. Windows XP/2000. BIOS ...SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard...
...advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to Disabled. Windows XP/2000. BIOS ...SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard...
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... LAN Cable Is Attached... USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect... Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 42 -
... LAN Cable Is Attached... USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect... Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... If no cable problem is attached to the fault or short. Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 42 -
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... Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state (default). S1(POS) Enables the system to be turned off . The ...Vista® operating system only. When signaled by a wake-up signal from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x... by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to RAM) sleep state. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 44 -
... Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state (default). S1(POS) Enables the system to be turned off . The ...Vista® operating system only. When signaled by a wake-up signal from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x... by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to RAM) sleep state. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 44 -