Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H Manual
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GA-MA780G-UD3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA78UD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-MA780G-UD3H Jan. 9, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA780G-UD3H Jan. 9, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 3
with the product. 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\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 4
GA-MA780G-UD3H 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 Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-MA780G-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one contents are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 7
GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 HDMI OPTICAL CPU_FAN PWR_FAN DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ATX 1394 USB LAN USB GA-MA780G-UD3H F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 SYS_FAN2 RTL 8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN PCIEX1_3 AMD 780G BATTERY CODEC PCIEX4_1 PCI1 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 8
Bus x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 (Note 2) LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 10
SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 780G South Bridge: AMD SB700 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 11
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x DVI-D port (Note 6)(Note 7) 1 x HDMI port (Note 7) 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394a port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 12
is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 9) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 10) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | 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-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 14
into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | 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-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 16
are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 17
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 Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 18
sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 19
graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 20
.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 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. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 21
playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below. • CPU: AMD AMD AthlonTM LE1640 processor or above • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 22
to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 23
1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 6 2 13 8 5 21 14 11 15 9 16 12 10 19 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1 5) SYS_FAN2 6) PWR_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE 9) SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 10) PWR_LED 11) BATTERY securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 24
the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 25
cable, be sure 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 26
least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 27
MPD+ MPDMPD- 1 System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 28
heard if no 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," for information about and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 29
• The 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 AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will be present - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 30
DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 30 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 31
dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 9 1 3 GND 10 2 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 32
No Pin 20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 33
the jumper. Failure 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 34
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Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 36
v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA780G-UD3H E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/12/2008-RS780-SB700-6A66AG0ZC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 37
Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is not stable as - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 38
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 Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 39
-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 40
Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options . Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 41
to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 42
: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 43
Level IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 44
stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 45
BIOS Features Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect Init Display First AMD C1E Support Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot : Exit F1: General - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 46
(Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 47
OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 48
figure above. When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port..... Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 49
Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN +EPP. ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 50
Exit F1: to RAM) 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. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 51
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 may not be effective. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 52
Help F7: Optimized Defaults 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. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the second PCI slot. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 53
of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 54
Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU Voltage fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 55
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 56
you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 57
PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Save Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 58
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other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 60
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. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 60 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 62
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 63
your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. Installing Windows - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 64
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 When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 65
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. F. - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 66
, 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 POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA780G-UD3H E3 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 67
key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 68
Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 69
to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete. 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 70
hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 71
The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 72
continue to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. (Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 73
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 74
Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports shadow copies Creates a system restore point upon the first boot up of the day Displays the Time Repair help file GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 75
(s) in your computer. B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C . Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you begin Please - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 76
OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 77
the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Hit the + key to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.0.1540.33 (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 78
] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Assignment N N [] Up [] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 78 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 79
+ keys to save the information. The window below will appear. Fast Initialization option has been Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments Devices, Inc. [ View Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model WDC WD800JD - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 80
: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Press Ctrl-Y to delete the data in the disk! or press any other key to abort... Figure 9 GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 81
Windows Vista, please directly load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation process. For more details, refer to the next section. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 82
by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard Figure 2 - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 83
flash drive that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 4). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 84
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). Figure 6 GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 85
new drive is added to replace 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 86
out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out. • 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 86 - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 87
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 is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect: You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 88
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. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 89
Cable Step 3: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF In and Out: B-1. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Format - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 90
channel audio for a 7.1-channel surround sound playback. 2. : Click Natural Bass to enable speaker bass effect. (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 91
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Doubleclick the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 92
, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following -click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 93
Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . 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. - 93 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 94
error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 95
and solved. Secure the CPU No cooler on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. The problem is verified and solved. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 96
solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 97
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 Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 98
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: GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 99
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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-MA780G-UD3H | Manual - Page 104
language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. GA-MA780G-UD3H Motherboard - 104 -
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GA-MA780G-UD3H
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
TM
FX processor/AMD Phenom
TM
X4 processor/
AMD Phenom
TM
X3 processor/AMD Athlon
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X2 processor/
AMD Athlon
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processor/AMD Sempron
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X2 processor/
AMD Sempron
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processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-MA78UD3-1001R