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GA-MA78GM-UD2H 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. 1001 12ME-MA78UD2-1001R
GA-MA78GM-UD2H 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. 1001 12ME-MA78UD2-1001R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-MA78GM-UD2H 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-UD2H 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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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78GM-UD2H 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 ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA78GM-UD2H 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 ...
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GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL CPU_FAN USB 1394 ESATA LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111C PCIE_16 AMD 780G PCI1 GA-MA78GM-UD2H CD_IN CODEC PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_IO COM LPT DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 BATTERY IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_4 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 F_1394_1 SYS_FAN SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL CPU_FAN USB 1394 ESATA LAN USB AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111C PCIE_16 AMD 780G PCI1 GA-MA78GM-UD2H CD_IN CODEC PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_IO COM LPT DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 BATTERY IDE AMD SB700 SATA2_4 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 F_1394_1 SYS_FAN SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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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-UD2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) (The PCI ... up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 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 Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/...
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-UD2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) (The PCI ... up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800 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 Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/...
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GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS ...
GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS ...
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.... Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the...
.... Do not force the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the...
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...-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. If you install them in only one DDR2 memory... Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory ...
...-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. If you install them in only one DDR2 memory... Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory ...
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... damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis...
... damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis...
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... output connect to this port. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to this port. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation.
... output connect to this port. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to this port. DVI-D Port (Note) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation.
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... (Orange) Use this audio jack to this audio jack for line in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 22 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Rear Speaker Out Jack...
... (Orange) Use this audio jack to this audio jack for line in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 22 - RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Rear Speaker Out Jack...
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... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and...
... Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 24 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (500W or greater). 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - The pin 1 of the cable is used to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - The pin 1 of the cable is used to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable...
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...). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 28 - The S0 On LED is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to...
...). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 28 - The S0 On LED is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to...
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... out and an audio system that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out.
... out and an audio system that supports digital audio in and out cable, this header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out.
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17) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 32 - Pin No.
17) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 32 - Pin No.
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Press to enable AHCI mode or to set to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-MA78GM-UD2H E1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/26/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0YC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "... again at IDE mode. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 36 - Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup....
Press to enable AHCI mode or to set to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-MA78GM-UD2H E1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/26/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0YC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "... again at IDE mode. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 36 - Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup....
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... BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. ...
... BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use this task.) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. ...