Gigabyte GA-MA74GMT-S2 Support Question
Gigabyte GA-MA74GMT-S2 Support Question
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Question posted by yuziseajer on May 16th, 2014
Cpu
which type of cpu would be best for this motherboard i have AMD Phenom II X2 550 which is supportive but it state on gigabyte webpage that " Due to chipset spec limitation, if you install AM3 CPU on this motherboard, the system bus speed will downgrade from HT3.0 (5200MT/s) to HT1.0 (2000 MT/s) " i dont get it what does it mean , and to be specific i have GA-MA74GMT-S2 (rev. 1.3) does it support intel CPU and which type of CPU would be perfect for this mother board
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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on May 16th, 2014 8:28 AM
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Related Gigabyte GA-MA74GMT-S2 Manual Pages
Manual - Page 1
GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2
AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-MA74GMT2-1001R
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2
Nov. 27, 2009
Motherboard GA-MA74GMT-S2H/ GA-MA74GMT-S2
Nov. 27, 2009
Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents
Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-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 CPU Cooler 13
1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Manual - Page 6
... In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
- 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents
GA-MA74GMT-S2H or GA-MA74GMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield
• The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
•...
Manual - Page 7
GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2 Motherboard Layout
KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V
CPU_FAN Socket AM3
M_BIOS
B_BIOS ATX
IT8718
VGA
DVI
HDMIj
R_USB
USB
IDE FDD
LAN
AUDIO GA-MA74GMT-S2H/GA-MA74GMT-S2
F_AUDIO
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
RTL8111D PCI1
CD_IN
CODEC
PCI2
AMD 740G
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
BAT COM
AMD SB710 SATA2_0
SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 F_PANEL
SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS
F_USB2 F_USB1
j Only for GA...
Manual - Page 8
... Bus
AMD SB710
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s
CODEC
LPC Bus
IT8718
Dual BIOS Floppy COM Port
2 PCI
PS/2 KB or Mouse
MIC Line Out
Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out
PCI CLK (33 MHz)
j (Note)
Only for GA-MA74GMT-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported...
Manual - Page 9
...8226; Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related... handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or ...motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard...best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard...
Manual - Page 10
... 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 2000 MT/s
Chipset
Memory
Onboard Graphics
Audio...
Manual - Page 11
... 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-MA74GMT-S2H - 11 -
Manual - Page 12
... is not 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 cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Manual - Page 13
... Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended
that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Hardware Installation
A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin...
Manual - Page 14
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
• Do not force the CPU into their holes. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the...
Manual - Page 20
... better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to this jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
The table below . • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor...
Manual - Page 32
AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/02/2009-RS740-SB710-6A669G0CC-00...one time only.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. For more...
Manual - Page 33
...keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash
Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change CPU's Clock & Voltage
F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
BIOS Setup Program...
Manual - Page 42
...AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to exit this feature. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check
Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for GA-MA74GMT...only when you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished.
Manual - Page 43
... card is installed. j Only for display.
BIOS Setup
Current Buffer Size
When Frame Buffer Size is corrupted, it will use only this memory for GA-MA74GMT-S2H. (Note...supports this item will show the memory size you set to the hard drive. Always outputs from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express
graphics card, or the onboard VGA. If you install a CPU...
Manual - Page 62
...GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to your motherboard... to -use FAT32/16/12 file system.
3. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-MA74GMT-S2H E3c . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 :...
Manual - Page 67
...data sharing settings. Description Displays the computers with computers on this icon
Figure 1.
Directions for using Q-Share
After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to be shared (Note)
Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share... shared data folder
Changes the data folder to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.
Manual - Page 90
... off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.
No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the CPU.
The problem is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached...
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