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GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA78GMS2H-1002R
GA-MA78GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA78GMS2H-1002R
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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 ...
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 ...
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... (Part 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-MA78GM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
... (Part 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-MA78GM-S2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
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GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 IT8718 BIOS CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 RTL 8111C PCIE_16 AMD 780G PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-MA78GM-S2H SPDIF_IO TPM COM CLR_CMOS LPT DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 AMD SB700 IDE SATAII4 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATAII2 SATAII3 TSB43AB23 F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED SATAII0 SATAII1 - 7 -
GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 IT8718 BIOS CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 RTL 8111C PCIE_16 AMD 780G PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-MA78GM-S2H SPDIF_IO TPM COM CLR_CMOS LPT DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 AMD SB700 IDE SATAII4 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATAII2 SATAII3 TSB43AB23 F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_PANEL PWR_LED SATAII0 SATAII1 - 7 -
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...internal IEEE 1394a header) 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) 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 ...up to 16 GB of system 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.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF ...
...internal IEEE 1394a header) 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) 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 ...up to 16 GB of system 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.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Do not force the CPU into the socket. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Make sure ...
CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Do not force the CPU into the socket. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Make sure ...
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...DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following ...
...DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. If you...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following ...
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... does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in...
... does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in...
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... or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this port for line in devices such as an...
... or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this port for line in devices such as an...
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GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 22 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 9 11 5 19 2 16 6 7 12 13 10 18 17 20 15 4 14 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 10) ...
GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 22 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 9 11 5 19 2 16 6 7 12 13 10 18 17 20 15 4 14 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATAII0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 10) ...
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... supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 2 1 GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 24 - Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy...
... supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 34 33 2 1 GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 24 - Most fans are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 5) FDD (Floppy...
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... may be lost. Plug in S1 sleep state. Turn off when the system is on the chassis to indicate system power status. Replace the battery. 4. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep...
... may be lost. Plug in S1 sleep state. Turn off when the system is on the chassis to indicate system power status. Replace the battery. 4. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 26 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 9) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep...
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.... For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on how to this header. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection...
.... For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on how to this header. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 28 - 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection...
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... SLIN- 20 GND 21 BUSY 9 PD3 22 GND 10 GND 23 PE 11 PD4 24 No Pin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PD5 26 GND GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide one parallel port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Definition Pin No. 15) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header...
... SLIN- 20 GND 21 BUSY 9 PD3 22 GND 10 GND 23 PE 11 PD4 24 No Pin 12 GND 25 SLCT 13 PD5 26 GND GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 30 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide one parallel port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Definition Pin No. 15) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header...
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... • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Definition...
... • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 32 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Pin No. Definition...
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...the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 34 - Note: This message will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you want to change...first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you do not respond YES or NO in time. GA-MA78GM-S2H F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/13/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG06C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode ...
...the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 34 - Note: This message will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If you want to change...first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST, telling you do not respond YES or NO in time. GA-MA78GM-S2H F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/13/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG06C-00 Function Keys SATA Mode ...
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You can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system ...
You can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system ...
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... system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 -
... system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 -