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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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...made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by ...the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Example: - 3 - Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be ...
...made by copyright laws and is 1.0. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any form or by ...the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Example: - 3 - Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you...
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 box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you...
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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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... not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a ...metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven ...
... not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a ...metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven ...
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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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... 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...
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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... 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...
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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 Support ... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ 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 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support ... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ 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.
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... following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Adjust the ... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU...
GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Adjust the ... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU...
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... Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler... on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step...
... Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler... on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step...
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... as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This... hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you begin to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
... as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This... hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you begin to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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... top edge of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation
... top edge of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Hardware Installation
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... back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot and...
... back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the slot and...
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... the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be... sure to Onboard. 3. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Hardware Installation Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP...
... the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be... sure to Onboard. 3. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Hardware Installation Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP...
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GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) (Note) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (...
GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors (Note) (Note) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (...
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... Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual Combination Supported or Not Display...
... Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual Combination Supported or Not Display...
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...receiving is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 22 - Only microphones still MUST be used to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out ...) Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to perform different functions via the audio software. Use this...
...receiving is occurring Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to the default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 22 - Only microphones still MUST be used to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out ...) Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to perform different functions via the audio software. Use this...
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... 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 15) F_1394_1 16) LPT 17) COM 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -
... 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 15) F_1394_1 16) LPT 17) COM 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BATTERY Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -