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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Enabling the ATI...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Enabling the ATI...
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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 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note... PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
... 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 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note... PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset ... 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...
...brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset ... 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...
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...; 1 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 ... iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection 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 ...
...; 1 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 ... iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection 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 ...
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GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for ... memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not... support D-Sub connection by adapter. (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....
GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for ... memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) The DVI-D port does not... support D-Sub connection by adapter. (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....
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..., etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following...
..., etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following...
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... to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one...
... to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one...
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... the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed 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...
... the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed 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...
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...BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored ... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS... - - - - A memory module can be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage...
...BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored ... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS... - - - - A memory module can be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage...
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... to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents...ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Refer to Chapter ...
... to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents...ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to this jack. Refer to Chapter ...
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Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it ... -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 24 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under...
Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it ... -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 24 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under...
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...Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in the correct orientation. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. A red ...a +12V voltage. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it...
...Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 5) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in the correct orientation. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. A red ...a +12V voltage. Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it...
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... and the previous settings remain in effect. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,.... PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to configure the system time and date,...
... and the previous settings remain in effect. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,.... PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to configure the system time and date,...
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... Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control 1 CPU NB VID Control (Note) ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged] [Press Enter] [...System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. This page is for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset ...
... Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control 1 CPU NB VID Control (Note) ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged] [Press Enter] [...System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. This page is for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset ...
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...Memory Clock to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is from...) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Auto (default) allows BIOS to DDR 667. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to X2.66. Unganged...
...Memory Clock to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 - Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is from...) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Auto (default) allows BIOS to DDR 667. DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to X2.66. Unganged...
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... increment. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases SidePort memory voltage by 0.1V to set the system voltages. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install...
... increment. Normal Supplies the SidePort memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases SidePort memory voltage by 0.1V to set the system voltages. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install...
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... the system memory. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to allocate the system memory for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system UMA+SidePort memory. Allocates ...+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup
... the system memory. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you to determine whether to allocate the system memory for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system UMA+SidePort memory. Allocates ...+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup
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.../DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB... Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU...
.../DVI-D as the graphics display. (Default) D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the first display. (Default) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 46 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB... Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU...
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...Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". CPU/SYSTEM FAN/NB FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. If the ...DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current NB FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning NB FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] ...
...Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No". CPU/SYSTEM FAN/NB FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to CMOS, and then restart your system. If the ...DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed Current NB FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning NB FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Disabled] ...