Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H Manual
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GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor User's Manual Rev. 4001 12ME-MA74G2H-4001R - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 Sept. 7, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA74GM-S2H/ GA-MA74GM-S2 Sept. 7, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 3
: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 4
GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-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 - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 5
Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H or GA-MA74GM-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 7
GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX IT8718 HDMIj R_USB USB IDE FDD LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 740G DDR2_1 DDR2_2 PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 GA-MA74GM-S2H/GA-MA74GM-S2 AMD SB710 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 BAT SATA2_0 - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 8
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 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-MA74GM-S2H Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 9
or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 10
Specifications CPU Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD 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 2000 MT/s Chipset Memory - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 11
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-MA74GM-S2H - 11 - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 12
output for DVI-D and HDMI 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 14
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 the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 15
lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 16
direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 17
, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 18
you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 19
and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 20
-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom mended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: AMD Phenom™ X3 processor or above • Memory - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 21
with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 22
an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is compatible with power supplies with 2x10 power connectors. When using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 23
to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 24
and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID array. Pin No. Definition 1 GND - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 25
positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- PW+ PWSPEAK problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 26
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 27
headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 28
turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 29
15) BAT The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 30
Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 31
the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 32
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. AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 08/27/2009 - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 33
BIOS Version: GA-MA74GM-S2H FAa) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 34
BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 35
) PCIE Clock(MHz) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Press Enter - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 36
being used. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 37
memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. When you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 38
are: Auto (default), 2T, 3T. Row Cycle Time Options are: Auto (default), 11T~26T. RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. CKE Power Down Mode Enables or disables the CKE Power Down Mode. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 39
set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 40
A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1918M Move Enter: by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 41
specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually Support boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 42
is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 43
system memory size automatically allocated for the onboard graphics controller. If you manuanlly change the Frame Buffer Size, this item will show the memory size you set. j Only for GA-MA74GM-S2H. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 44
OnChip SATA Type Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 45
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 46
USB functionalities below. USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 47
-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 48
. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 49
: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 50
Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 51
Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 52
CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 53
(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 54
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 55
applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 56
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 58
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 59
system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 60
the top). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 62
update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. AMD RS740 BIOS for GA-MA74GM-S2H - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 63
option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 64
. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 65
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 66
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 67
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 68
Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports used for saving shadow copies Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file • The hard - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 69
driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 70
Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 71
RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 72
the Define LD Menu window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 73
disks assigned. 5. Press + keys to save the information. The window below will appear. Fast Initialization option has been selected It will erase the Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 74
Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion. 1. To delete - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 75
copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Steps: 1: Boot from the startup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 76
RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/ XP onto your hard drive(s). The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation on the AMD SB750 SATA controller. A. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 77
sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB750V folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 78
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Appendix Figure 6 - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 79
a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers and ATi SB700/750 RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 80
2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note)-channel audio. Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 81
you connect. Then click OK. Side Speaker Out Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 82
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 83
S/PDIFIn A. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. B. Configuring S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF In jacks on the SPDI/F In and - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 84
signals to an external decoder, connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to the optical/coxial S/PDIF out connector on the motherboard back panel (or on the optional S/PDIF In and Out cable). C-1. Conneting a S/PDIF Out Cable: S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 85
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 86
Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 87
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 87 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 88
the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 89
on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 90
turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 91
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 92
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: Appendix - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 93
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231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H | Manual - Page 96
.com.ro • Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.rs • Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical
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GA-MA74GM-S2H/
GA-MA74GM-S2
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Phenom
™
processor/
AMD Athlon
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
processor/
AMD Sempron
™
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 4001
12ME-MA74G2H-4001R