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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 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 Enabling the ATI...
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 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 Enabling the ATI...
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... PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200 (Note 1)/1066/ 800 MHz DIMM Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports.../Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note 1) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200 (Note 1)/1066/ 800 MHz DIMM Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports.../Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out (Note 1) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN... AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 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 ...
...Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN... AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 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 ...
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... (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/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 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system... by motherboard model. (Note 8) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 12 -
... (Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/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 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system... by motherboard model. (Note 8) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 12 -
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • ... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • ... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may...
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...memory. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory... enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...
...memory. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory... enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the...
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... install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to...
... install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to...
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... Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with...
... Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with...
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... to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and...
... to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - You can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and...
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...control x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU ...values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is recommended that supports this feature. - 39 -
...control x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU ...values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is recommended that supports this feature. - 39 -
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... the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 100 MHz to X3.33. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is...
... the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 100 MHz to X3.33. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is...
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... by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is present only if you to your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note...
... by 0.1V to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is present only if you to your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note...
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...Auto-Detection Press to set the time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 ... [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 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
...Auto-Detection Press to set the time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 ... [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 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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...non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to determine ...display your system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of extended memory. - 43 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard...
...non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Auto (default), Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to determine ...display your system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of extended memory. - 43 - Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard...
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... to allocate the system memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 44 - ...(default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. Surround View This option is configurable only when Init Display First is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is...
... to allocate the system memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 44 - ...(default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. Surround View This option is configurable only when Init Display First is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for display. Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is...
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...Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from ... accept. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 50 - Note: To cancel the password, press on the system. Note: To use this item and set the date and time as following: ...
...Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: To use this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from ... accept. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 50 - Note: To cancel the password, press on the system. Note: To use this item and set the date and time as following: ...
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... SATA hard drives and restore it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up a hard drive than to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... SATA hard drives and restore it . Xpress Recovery2 can back up a hard drive than to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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...other unexpected results may occur. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. The Smart tab allows you do ...the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 68 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in EasyTune 6 may result in ...
...other unexpected results may occur. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. The Smart tab allows you do ...the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 68 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in EasyTune 6 may result in ...
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... - Hit the + key to enter the Controller Configuration window. To view controller settings, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. No Array is the first option...
... - Hit the + key to enter the Controller Configuration window. To view controller settings, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to configure a RAID array. No Array is the first option...