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GA-MA78GM-US2H 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. 1002 12ME-MA78GU2-1002R
GA-MA78GM-US2H 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. 1002 12ME-MA78GU2-1002R
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GA-MA78GM-US2H 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-US2H 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-US2H 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-US2H 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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... PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL 8111C RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 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...
... PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL 8111C RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 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...
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...the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 ... Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD... 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-...
...the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 ... Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD... 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-...
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.../ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 12 -
.../ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 12 -
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Hardware Installation 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. • ... drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency...
Hardware Installation 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. • ... drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency...
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...66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to DDR 800. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 40 - DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to default values....Clock to DDR 533. The adjustable range is set the system voltages as required. When you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. Important It is present only ...
...66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 667. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to DDR 800. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 40 - DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to default values....Clock to DDR 533. The adjustable range is set the system voltages as required. When you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. Important It is present only ...
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...to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 70 - Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the... hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to run in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for Easy Energy Saver. (Note 2) Maximize system power ...
...to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 70 - Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the... hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to run in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for Easy Energy Saver. (Note 2) Maximize system power ...