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GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/ GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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. 1003 12ME-MA78GPM2H-1003R
GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/ GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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. 1003 12ME-MA78GPM2H-1003R
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... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Example: sive global distributor of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
... with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Example: sive global distributor of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Changes to the specifications and features in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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...
... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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...
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GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 RTL 8111C PCIEX16 AMD 780G SidePort Memory NB_FAN PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H TSB43AB23 AMD SB700 SPDIF_IO COM F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 LPT IDE SATA2_4 PWR_LED SATA2_0 SATA2_1 F_PANEL Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. - 7 -
GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 RTL 8111C PCIEX16 AMD 780G SidePort Memory NB_FAN PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H TSB43AB23 AMD SB700 SPDIF_IO COM F1_1394 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB4 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 LPT IDE SATA2_4 PWR_LED SATA2_0 SATA2_1 F_PANEL Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. - 7 -
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...electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do ... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 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 physical harm to the user....
...electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do ... using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 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 physical harm to the user....
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Support for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the... 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... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
Support for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the... 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... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
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... 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 -
... 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 -
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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. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing ...
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... to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the... motherboard CPU socket. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, ...
... to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the... motherboard CPU socket. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, ...
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...CPU. 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. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on the retention frame.
...CPU. 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. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on the retention frame.
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...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. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following ...only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that ...
...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. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following ...only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that ...
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... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
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... PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully... the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 -
... PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the card until it is fully... the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 18 -
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...Display First to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in BIOS Setup, be sure to Onboard....GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. Only for installation. Hardware Installation...
...Display First to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in BIOS Setup, be sure to Onboard....GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Click Xpress Install for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Operation System Requirement: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. Only for installation. Hardware Installation...
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... supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Refer the figures below for...
... supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20 - D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. DVI-D Port The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Refer the figures below for...
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... audio. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 -
... audio. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 -
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... Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-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 - Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to the...
... Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-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 - Dual Combination Supported or Not Display DVI-D + D-Sub Yes DVI-D + HDMI No HDMI + D-Sub Yes B. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to the...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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... 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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all... the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, ...
... 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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is turned off and all... the components on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, ...