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...GA-MF3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :D12 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-MF3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :D12 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplication 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 63 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 73 4-2 Troubleshooting 79 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplication 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 63 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 73 4-2 Troubleshooting 79 - 5 -
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Block Diagram AGP Slot 4X / 8X AGP CLK (66 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 667/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus 5 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) LAN RJ45 RTL8201 PCI Bus BIOS nVIDIA® nForce3 250 2 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS Floppy LPT Port IT8716 COM Ports AC97 Link CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz 33 MHz 8 USB Ports MIC Line-Out Line-In - 8 -
Block Diagram AGP Slot 4X / 8X AGP CLK (66 MHz) AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDRII 667/533 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport Bus 5 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) LAN RJ45 RTL8201 PCI Bus BIOS nVIDIA® nForce3 250 2 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels LPC BUS Floppy LPT Port IT8716 COM Ports AC97 Link CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz 33 MHz 8 USB Ports MIC Line-Out Line-In - 8 -
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Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Bundle Software Form Factor 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 2 serial port (COMA&COMB) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port ...fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 2) 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Norton Internet Security (OEM version) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 20.4cm (Note 1) You...
Hardware Installation English Rear Panel I/O I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Bundle Software Form Factor 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 2 serial port (COMA&COMB) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port ...fan failure warning Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 2) 1 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Norton Internet Security (OEM version) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 20.4cm (Note 1) You...
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...both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, ...specifications and brand be used is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Then push it down. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one...
...both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, ...specifications and brand be used is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Then push it down. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDRII Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in one...
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Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card ... indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your...
Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card ... indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your...
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Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please ...
Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please ...
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English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 27 - Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No.
English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 27 - Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No.
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... in system malfunction. - 29 - If you to activate certain system features. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to pop up a... small help , only for the highlighted item. BIOS Setup When the power is displayed at the bottom of the...
... in system malfunction. - 29 - If you to activate certain system features. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to pop up a... small help , only for the highlighted item. BIOS Setup When the power is displayed at the bottom of the...
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...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-MF3 D12 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/12/2006-nForce-6A61CG0PC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < >... select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 30 - Press to the default settings for stability. 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
...00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-MF3 D12 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/12/2006-nForce-6A61CG0PC-00 : Boot Menu Use < > or < >... select a device, then press enter to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 30 - Press to the default settings for stability. 3. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC...
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... Features This setup page includes all the items in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load... Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...
... Features This setup page includes all the items in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load... Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...
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... will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto...month, Jan. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 32 - Extended IDE Drive. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
... will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST (default) None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto...month, Jan. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 32 - Extended IDE Drive. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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...44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. it will stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup The two options are 3 mode Floppy Drives. - 33 - it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Drive A & B are : Large/Auto. (...will be labeled on this to set the access mode for a disk error; English Access Mode Use this information. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive ...
...44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. it will stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup The two options are 3 mode Floppy Drives. - 33 - it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Drive A & B are : Large/Auto. (...will be labeled on this to set the access mode for a disk error; English Access Mode Use this information. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive ...
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... boot device priority by CDROM. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-MF3 Motherboard - 34 - Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as... they are all 80 tracks. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First ...
... boot device priority by CDROM. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-MF3 Motherboard - 34 - Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as... they are all 80 tracks. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First ...
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... password is not entered at the prompt. English Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access to PCI. (Default value) - 35 - BIOS Setup
... password is not entered at the prompt. English Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access to PCI. (Default value) - 35 - BIOS Setup
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... function. Enabled Enable this function. IDE DMA transfer Enabled Disabled Detect the IDE UDMA automatically. (Default value) Disable this function. BIOS Setup USB Memory Type SHADOW Set USB Memory Type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory (640K) Set USB Memory Type to...onboard LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/...
... function. Enabled Enable this function. IDE DMA transfer Enabled Disabled Detect the IDE UDMA automatically. (Default value) Disable this function. BIOS Setup USB Memory Type SHADOW Set USB Memory Type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory (640K) Set USB Memory Type to...onboard LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/...
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...Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) V1.1 Only enable USB 1.1 controller. Enabled Enable support for USB mouse. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard ...and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. English Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not...
...Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) V1.1 Only enable USB 1.1 controller. Enabled Enable support for USB mouse. Enabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard ...and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. English Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function if you are not...
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.... Modem Ring On An incoming call via modem can set "Resume by Alarm" item to Enabled and key in Date/Time to POWER ON system. BIOS Setup S3 Resume by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. Enter suspend if button is Enabled. If Resume by USB device Disabled Disable this function...
.... Modem Ring On An incoming call via modem can set "Resume by Alarm" item to Enabled and key in Date/Time to POWER ON system. BIOS Setup S3 Resume by Alarm is pressed less than 4 sec. Enter suspend if button is Enabled. If Resume by USB device Disabled Disable this function...
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... IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI 5. BIOS Setup
... IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI 5. BIOS Setup
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Disabled Disable this function. PWM Set to Voltage when you install. Current CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore DDR2 18V ...FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/system fan speed status automatically. Enabled When this function is supported will run at 90oC / 194oF. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set...
Disabled Disable this function. PWM Set to Voltage when you install. Current CPU Temperature Detect system/CPU temperature automatically. GA-MF3 Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore DDR2 18V ...FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/system fan speed status automatically. Enabled When this function is supported will run at 90oC / 194oF. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default value) Voltage Set...