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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... 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 GA-MA78LM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not...
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 ... 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 GA-MA78LM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not...
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...x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus...supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) j Only for GA-MA78LMT...
...x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive USB South Bridge: - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus...supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) j Only for GA-MA78LMT...
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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-MA78LMT-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-MA78LMT-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. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do...
... 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. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do...
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.... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It...
.... 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1 Channel 1: DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. It...
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..., refer to 1 Gbps data rate. Refer to the instructions on setting up to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In ... to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • ...
..., refer to 1 Gbps data rate. Refer to the instructions on setting up to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In ... to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • ...
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...ground wire). Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage... • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed...
...ground wire). Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN CPU_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage... • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are not configuration jumper blocks. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed...
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...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 Freq.(Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized...
...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 Freq.(Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM... work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a CPU that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized...
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... Wait for a few seconds and the system will appear. tion CPU. Options are : -12%~+12%. Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to ...configure the settings to defaults. Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for each CPU core. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (...
... Wait for a few seconds and the system will appear. tion CPU. Options are : -12%~+12%. Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto All Cores Lets the BIOS to ...configure the settings to defaults. Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will automatically restart for each CPU core. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (...
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.... j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is the total amount of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example..., will use only this feature. - 37 - CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: Enabled) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
.... j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is the total amount of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example..., will use only this feature. - 37 - CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: Enabled) IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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...allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to default values....GHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to Manual. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X8.00 (Note) This item appears...
...allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to default values....GHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Auto lets BIOS automatically set to Manual. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X8.00 (Note) This item appears...
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... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - RAS to set memory control mode. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are...
... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - RAS to set memory control mode. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are...
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...are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages as required...range is from +0.100V to the memory. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to +0.3V. (Note) This item appears...
...are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages as required...range is from +0.100V to the memory. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to +0.3V. (Note) This item appears...
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...44 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second ...: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default...
...44 - 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second ...: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default...
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...(Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 45 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. MS-DOS,...display. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Options are : Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled...
...(Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 45 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. MS-DOS,...display. VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. Options are : Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled...
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... required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. After configuring this feature....only if you enter BIOS Setup. Password Check Specifies whether 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 the hard drive. ...
... required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in Windows XP Media Center operating system. After configuring this feature....only if you enter BIOS Setup. Password Check Specifies whether 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 the hard drive. ...
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... tabbed pages for these components. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Tuner tab allows you to ... clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is not supported. Unique Features - 70 - You can select memory module on the next reboot ... settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that you to individually change ...
... tabbed pages for these components. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Tuner tab allows you to ... clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is not supported. Unique Features - 70 - You can select memory module on the next reboot ... settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that you to individually change ...
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... card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to submit your question. Check if the system can boot successfully. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is display on... by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The keyboard or...
... card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Press to submit your question. Check if the system can boot successfully. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to enter BIOS Setup. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. The problem is display on... by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The keyboard or...