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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR2 1200(O.C.)1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out j (Note) Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR2 1200(O.C.)1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out j (Note) Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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...Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for GA-MA78LM...
...Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (O.C.)/1066/800 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for GA-MA78LM...
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... ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header...voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H ...
... ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header...voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b j Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H ...
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...w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/...supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
...w w w w w Bundled Software w Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/...supported. (Note 4) To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU...
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... the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle...
... the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle...
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... sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1....DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always...
... sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1....DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always...
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Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Microphones must be used to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this audio jack for more information) ... DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with...
Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Microphones must be used to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this audio jack for more information) ... DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with...
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... floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of the cable is the ground wire... are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable.
... floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is typically designated by a stripe of the cable is the ground wire... are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan headers. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable.
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...Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. (Note) This item appears 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...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq.(Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core...
...Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. (Note) This item appears 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...Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq.(Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core...
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...adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory... the PCIe clock frequency. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 37 - CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to 200 MHz. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz)...
...adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory... the PCIe clock frequency. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 37 - CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to 200 MHz. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz)...
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... consumption. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to allocate system memory for GA-MA78LM-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. This option is configurable only if Init Display...SUB/HDMI as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) j Only for the onboard graphics controller. AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. BIOS Setup With virtualization, one computer system can function as the graphics ...
... consumption. (Default: Disabled) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to allocate system memory for GA-MA78LM-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. This option is configurable only if Init Display...SUB/HDMI as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) j Only for the onboard graphics controller. AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. BIOS Setup With virtualization, one computer system can function as the graphics ...
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...to move it will be recovered from this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in a low-power mode that supports this feature. Use the up or down on the list. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of loading the operating ... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to exit this function. Use the...
...to move it will be recovered from this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in a low-power mode that supports this feature. Use the up or down on the list. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of loading the operating ... is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to exit this function. Use the...
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... speed to be sure to click Set for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to individually... level and a Smart Fan mode. Available functions in Windows environment. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install ...
... speed to be sure to click Set for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to individually... level and a Smart Fan mode. Available functions in Windows environment. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install ...
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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&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or ..."Load Optimized Defaults"). No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.
... 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&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to see if the device works successfully). The problem is verified and solved. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or ..."Load Optimized Defaults"). No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is the CPU cooler running? Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.