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... to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page...
... to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... drive T.I. 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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ...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...
... drive T.I. 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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ...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...
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket ... Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot 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...
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket ... Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation The CPU cannot 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...
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...sockets. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS... be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DDRII_1 ...
...sockets. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS... be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DDRII_1 ...
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IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green ... audio jack for line in jack. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard...
IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gpbs data rate Green ... audio jack for line in jack. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 20 - eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard...
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Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in . Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header ...
Each USB header can connect to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Hardware Installation 13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in . Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header ...
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... 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 end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification.
... 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 end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification.
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... your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this item to set the time. Time Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year...
... your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this item to set the time. Time Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year...
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... (default), Drive A. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Halt on the hard drive. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - If you to determine whether the system will stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default),...Sector Number of extended memory. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...
... (default), Drive A. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Halt on the hard drive. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - If you to determine whether the system will stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default),...Sector Number of extended memory. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy...
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.... Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in audio card instead of the integrated SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g.
.... Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in audio card instead of the integrated SATA controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g.
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... the operating system or removal of power from a PCI or PCIe device. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. BIOS Setup Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the...
... the operating system or removal of power from a PCI or PCIe device. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. BIOS Setup Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the...
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... to X3.33. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 - When you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCIE Clock (MHz...
... to X3.33. GA-MA78GM-S2H Motherboard - 50 - When you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCIE Clock (MHz...