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... 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-D or HDMI... 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...
... 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-D or HDMI... 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...
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... to the 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-US2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) ... processor/ 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 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets...
... to the 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-US2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) ... processor/ 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 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets...
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...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...61559; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for...
...x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header...61559; CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for...
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... is not supported. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ 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...
... is not supported. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ 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...
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.... It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. 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...
.... It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. 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...
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...CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that you are unable to be installed, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports... the memory. If you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed... support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's...
...CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that you are unable to be installed, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports... the memory. If you install them in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed... support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's...
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...device or a SATA port multiplier. - 21 - Use this port for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. A. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394... port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for USB devices...
...device or a SATA port multiplier. - 21 - Use this port for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. A. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394... port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for USB devices...
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... 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in damage to this header. Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. A red ...Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 25 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN)and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting...
... 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in damage to this header. Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. A red ...Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 25 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN)and a 4-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). When connecting...
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... used . (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it ... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock 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 ...
... used . (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it ... Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock 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 ...
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...X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to default values. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after ...to DDR 667. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 40 - The adjustable range is present only if you to DDR 533. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to 200 MHz. Important It is set the system voltages as required. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. CPU Host Clock Control Enables...
...X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to default values. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after ...to DDR 667. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 40 - The adjustable range is present only if you to DDR 533. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to 200 MHz. Important It is set the system voltages as required. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. CPU Host Clock Control Enables...
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... present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 41 - CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU North Bridge voltage may result in...
... present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 41 - CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU North Bridge voltage may result in...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 44 - Enables or disables the Surround View function. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size...
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 44 - Enables or disables the Surround View function. UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size...
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...doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 68 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). ...fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Tuner tab allows you to adjust system clock settings and ...
...doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 68 - The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for these components. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). ...fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. The Tuner tab allows you to adjust system clock settings and ...
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... Easy Energy Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is restarted. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 70 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to enable support for the first time (Note 4). Re-enter the application only if you want to...Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total ...
... Easy Energy Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is restarted. GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard - 70 - Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to enable support for the first time (Note 4). Re-enter the application only if you want to...Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 3) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total ...
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...Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer ...and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes...
...Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). A When the computer is turned on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer ...and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Reinstall the operating system. Yes...