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...this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Example: - 3 - Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
...this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." Example: - 3 - Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read...the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
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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 ...ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
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 ...ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 ...
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... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share ...71 4-6 Time Repair ...72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA...
... 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share ...71 4-6 Time Repair ...72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA...
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... 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 CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
... 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 CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF...
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... temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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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 for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 7) Support for Easy Energy ...
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 for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 7) Support for Easy Energy ...
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...SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory ...install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module ...
...SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory ...install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module ...
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... bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and...
... bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and...
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... 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 ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Hardware Installation Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. A. Restart your system when completed...motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size ...
... 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 ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Hardware Installation Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. A. Restart your system when completed...motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size ...
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... Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. HDMI Port (Note...The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector...
... Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - Connect the HDMI audio/ video device to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. HDMI Port (Note...The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector...
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... and etc. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or... Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. Use the port to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in...
... and etc. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or... Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. Use the port to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in...
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... by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity... and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to indicate the problem. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 28 -
... by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity... and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to indicate the problem. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 28 -
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...damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values... (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one...
...damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values... (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one...
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... turned off, the battery on . Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned...
... turned off, the battery on . Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 35 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned...
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...order will appear again at IDE MODE!" GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility...continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA78GM-UD2H E1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/26/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0YC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA ...
...order will appear again at IDE MODE!" GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 36 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility...continue IDE mode operation and stop showing this message again. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA78GM-UD2H E1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/26/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0YC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA ...
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... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu:...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the ...
... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu:...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the ...
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...resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and ...then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
...resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and ...then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. You can also carry out this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. ...
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... the control of these components. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock control... installed CPU. HT Link Frequency Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is dependent ...
... the control of these components. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock control... installed CPU. HT Link Frequency Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is dependent ...
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... as required. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X2.00. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to manually set the memory clock. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. ******** System....66. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to manually set the system voltages as required. When you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) ...
... as required. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X2.00. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to manually set the memory clock. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. ******** System....66. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. X3.33 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. GA-MA78GM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to manually set the system voltages as required. When you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) ...
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... set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU...
... set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to 0.3V at 0.1V increment. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU...