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  • Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-DS2H | Manual - Page 1
    GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/ GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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. 1003 12ME-MA78GPM2H-1003R
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    Motherboard GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H Jun. 25, 2008 Motherboard GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/ GA-MA78GM-DS2H Jun. 25, 2008
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    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
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    ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H 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
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    4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP
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    Contents GA-MA78GPM-DS2H or GA-MA78GM-DS2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R) 2-port SATA power
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    GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/GA-MA78GM-DS2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL ESATA 1394 USB CPU_FAN BATTERY LAN USB CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 RTL 8111C PCIEX16 AMD 780G SidePort Memory NB_FAN PCI1 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 GA-
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    1394a AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported
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    , CPU 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
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    Š USB Š Š Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors: 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 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200
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    Monitor Š System voltage detection Š CPU/System temperature detection Š CPU/System fan speed detection Š CPU overheating warning Š CPU/System fan fail warning Š CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) BIOS Š 2 x 8 Mbit flash Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Š Support for DualBIOSTM Š PnP 1.0a
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    4) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 12 -
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    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
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    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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    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
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    Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
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    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 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
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    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
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    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. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Only for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. * For Windows XP, you
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    decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for sound playback to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 20
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    Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this
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    PowerDVD 7.3 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Non-protected contents HD-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 22 -
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    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
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    +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 24 -
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    it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of
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    stripe of different color. 34 33 2 1 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 -
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    supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB700 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
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    front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 28 -
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    • 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
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    out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 30 -
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    2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To
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    Pin 18) 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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 32 -
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    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). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such
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    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
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    Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28
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    ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes
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    and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 38
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    item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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    memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 40 -
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    Fail-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 are: .5ns. Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T. - 41 - BIOS Setup
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    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. Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1 : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA Manual Allows you to manually
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    the parameters manually, refer 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether 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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Only for GA-MA78GPM-DS2H. Only for GA-MA78GM-DS2H. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup
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    (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Disabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disable this function. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the
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    F1 support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - BIOS
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    -Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed /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 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 48 -
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    disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. - 49 - BIOS Setup
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    F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup
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    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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 52 -
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    Exit F1: the motherboard CI CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN/NB FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/North Bridge fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS
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    Auto Lets BIOS autodetect 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 Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 54 -
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    Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984 Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ` Power Management Setup Load
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    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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 56 -
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    (M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and EXIT (SYe/tNU)?seYr Password ` Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
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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
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    the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 60 -
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    3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 61 - Drivers Installation
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    system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery
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    Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 64 -
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    4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that
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    wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GPM-DS2H E6 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/28/2008-RS780-SB700
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    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 (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E. Removing the Backup 1. If you wish to remove the
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    nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. MA78GD2H.F1) to
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    HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process
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    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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 70 -
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    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 the instruc- tions in "Update the BIOS without Using
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    Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro motherboard model. (Note 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    ). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. (Note 3) 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA
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    Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    This is the first option screen when you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. To create an array, press to enter the Define LD window. To delete an array, press to enter the Delete LD
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    window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 76 -
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    of 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
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    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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 78 -
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    SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, you may directly load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation process. For more details, refer to the next section, "5-1-3." See the instructions below about how
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    , press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 80 -
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    correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk. When the screen as shown below appears, press to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute. Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following
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    Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 82
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    save the whole SB700V foler to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SB700V\x86 For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the x64 folder. Method B: Insert the USB flash drive
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    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 9). Figure 9 The install menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 84 -
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    Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to
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    check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only): Click the tool icon on the Audio I/O tab. On the Connector Settings box, select the Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 86 -
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    quality. Install the S/PDIF in and out cable if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to an external decoder (or you may use the optical S/PDIF out connector on the motherboard back panel). A. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the
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    audio signals. S/PDIF Optical Cable B. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an output sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard
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    at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel. And click the DOLBY PRO LOGIC II button. The system will then simulate 5.1 channel surround sound playback from two- channel content. B. Windows Vista Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon to
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    Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Doubleclick the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to it to open the volume control panel. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 90 -
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    Volume, go to Options and click Properties. In the Mixer device list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute playing back the recording you just made. (Note) Based on the audio specifications, to adjust the recording sound, use the Recording option to
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    the sound recording. 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the Sound: 1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To record of a file or the Fast Backward button to the end. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 92 -
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    , please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In the Main Menu, press + to show the
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    the memory into the memory socket. The problem is verified and solved. Press to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. A (Continued...) GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 94 -
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    . Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. The problem is verified and solved. Check if the keyboard is working properly. Yes
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    Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe your household waste disposal service or where you purchased listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. GA-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard -
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    Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or
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    231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 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 y G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech
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    in the language list on the top right corner of the website. y 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-MA78G(P)M-DS2H Motherboard - 100 -
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GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/
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AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
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X4 processor/
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X3 processor/AMD Athlon
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User's Manual
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