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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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... the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: - 3 - All...
... the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: - 3 - All...
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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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...-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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...
...-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R) - 6 - 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...
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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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...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to ...• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or...
...have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to ...• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or...
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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-UD2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... 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...
...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-UD2H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... 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...
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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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus ...
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... 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation...
... 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation...
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...Hardware Installation 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... 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer...
...Hardware Installation 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... 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer...
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...DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will ..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
...DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will ..., speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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... the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the...
... the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the...
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...on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system...
...on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes... computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system...
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... completed. Step 2: Enter 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 enable...significantly advanced display performance for installation. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. A.
... completed. Step 2: Enter 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 enable...significantly advanced display performance for installation. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. A.
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... upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
... upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector.
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... recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb...
... recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb...
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... the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 22 - Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to this audio jack to a back panel ...connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in ...
... the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to the default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 22 - Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to this audio jack to a back panel ...connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in ...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 11 5 12 13 17 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) NB_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 9) PWR_LED 10) F_PANEL 6 18 2 16 7 8 10 19 15 20 4 14...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 11 5 12 13 17 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) NB_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 9) PWR_LED 10) F_PANEL 6 18 2 16 7 8 10 19 15 20 4 14...