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... Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to...
... Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 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 ...Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 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 ...Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 35 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations ...
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... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Q-Share...71 4-5 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Q-Share...71 4-5 Time Repair...72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring...
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... DVI-D or HDMIj (Note) 12 USB Ports PCI Bus AMD SB710 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for...
... DVI-D or HDMIj (Note) 12 USB Ports PCI Bus AMD SB710 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PS/2 KB or Mouse PCI CLK (33 MHz) j (Note) Only for...
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... chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System 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-MA78LMT-S2H - 11 - Hardware Installation
... chip Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w System 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-MA78LMT-S2H - 11 - Hardware Installation
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Unique Features w w 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 ...
Unique Features w w 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 ...
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...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode....
...to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ...This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed. 2. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in Dual Channel mode....
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... slot that came with a screw. 5. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing... your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3.
... slot that came with a screw. 5. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing... your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3.
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HDMI Port(Note 2) j The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for USB devices such as a USB ...Installation D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p...
HDMI Port(Note 2) j The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to this port. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for USB devices such as a USB ...Installation D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to D-SUB/HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p...
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...AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1...HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for more information) • Playback software: ...
...AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1...HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for more information) • Playback software: ...
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PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity...intrusion switch/sensor. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. Hardware Installation Press...
PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- S1 Blinking tem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity...intrusion switch/sensor. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED keeps blinking when the sys- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. Hardware Installation Press...
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...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Definition 1 NDCD- 9 2 NSIN 1 3 NSOUT 10 2 4 NDTR- 5 ... NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Hardware Installation - 28 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial ...
...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Definition 1 NDCD- 9 2 NSIN 1 3 NSOUT 10 2 4 NDTR- 5 ... NRI- 10 No Pin 14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Hardware Installation - 28 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial ...
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... positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. 15) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
... positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. 15) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local...
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... utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
... utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and...
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... the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. BIOS Setup - 32 - GA-MA78LMT-S2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/13/2009-RS780L-SB710-7A66AG0UC-00 Function Keys...
... the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. BIOS Setup - 32 - GA-MA78LMT-S2H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/13/2009-RS780L-SB710-7A66AG0UC-00 Function Keys...
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...information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA78LMT-S2H F1b) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
...information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to display a help screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA78LMT-S2H F1b) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...
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... time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals... IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to a profile. You can use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and...
... time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals... IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to a profile. You can use this task.) BIOS Setup - 34 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and...
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If this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge ...
If this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } Advanced Clock Calibration } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge ...
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... version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Manual allows the two items below to be configurable. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores. Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core...Clock Calibration is enabled. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. BIOS Setup - 36 - Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection Advanced...
... version when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Manual allows the two items below to be configurable. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores. Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core...Clock Calibration is enabled. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. BIOS Setup - 36 - Advanced Clock Calibration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced Clock Calibration EC Firmware Selection Advanced...
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troller. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to determine whether to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup This option is configurable only if Init Display First is set the VGA Core clock. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core ...
troller. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to determine whether to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. BIOS Setup This option is configurable only if Init Display First is set the VGA Core clock. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core ...