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GA-MA78GPM-UD2H 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-MA78PU2-1001R - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Feb. 9, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Feb. 9, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Function 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 5
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 4-5 Q-Share ...73 4-6 Time Repair ...74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-MA78GPM-UD2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 7
GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard Layout DVI-D VGA KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2 M_BIOS B_BIOS IT8718 CI FDD HDMI ATX OPTICAL CPU_FAN BATTERY USB 1394 ESATA LAN USB CLR_CMOS AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE1 NB_FAN RTL8111C PCIEX16 AMD 780G PCI1 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H CD_IN CODEC PCI2 SPDIF_IO COM - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 8
AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200 (Note 1)/1066/ 800 MHz DIMM Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB700 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Dual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 9
, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 10
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.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 780G - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 11
Note 4)(Note 5) 1 x HDMI port(Note 5) 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 12
is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 8) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 13
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 CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 14
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 15
the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 16
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 in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 17
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 direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 18
expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 19
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 or later. - 19 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 20
The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports supported. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 21
CPU: AMD AthlonTM LE1620 or above processor • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 22
Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 23
devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 24
the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all 5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 25
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 a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 26
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 the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 27
with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector 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 on configuring a RAID array. SATA2_4 7 1 1 SATA2_3 7 7 SATA2_2 1 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 29
the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 30
S/PDIF in and 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 out cable, please contact outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 31
15) F_1394_1 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 32
No 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 33
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). 20) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 34
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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 using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 36
Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H D1 . . . . : BIOS to change it to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. Press to enable AHCI mode or to continue - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 37
& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: 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 to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 38
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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 38 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 39
Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 500 [Auto] DDR 800 [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 40
) 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, please item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 41
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: Auto (default), 3T~6T. 327.5ns. Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 42
System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 43
[None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard of the three methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 44
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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 45
Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect AMD C1E Support Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 46
the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 47
to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 48
fields show 0m, as shown in the 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 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 49
When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of 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 . Options are: 3 (default), 1. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 50
Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 51
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. ( the settings may not be effective. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 51 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 53
the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 54
speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 55
. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load 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) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 60 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 63
It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration Turn on your - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 64
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 When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 66
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-MA78GPM-UD2H D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 67
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 drive attached to an independent - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 68
Advanced BIOS Features Set 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 69
location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on- screen 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 71
technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 72
. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install an AMD AM2+ PhenomTM series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. (Note 2) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 73
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> Q-Share.exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click on this - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 74
the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 76
Step 2: Save changes and exit 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 77
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. All rights reserved. No Array is defined.. Press to enter - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 78
process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB700 controller LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 79
to return to Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether drives attached to the AMD SB700 controller are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 80
2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No [ View LD Definition Menu ] RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (GB) Status LD 1 RAID 0 2 157.99 Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives in the disk! or press any other key to abort... Figure 9 GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 81
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 to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and two blank - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard Figure 2 - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 83
the floppy disk/USB 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 84
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 The install menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 86
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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 87
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 89
S/PDIF Coaxial 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 90
a virtual surround sound environment . (Note) Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon to All Programs, Dolby Control Center to access , and you will not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 92
and right-click on this icon. Select Recording Devices. Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices. GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 93
. 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-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 95
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 96
exit BIOS Setup. No The keyboard or mouse might fail. The problem 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 97
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | 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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 99
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Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 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): - Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H | Manual - Page 104
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-MA78GPM-UD2H Motherboard - 104 -
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GA-MA78GPM-UD2H
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
TM
FX processor/AMD Phenom
TM
X4 processor/
AMD Phenom
TM
X3 processor/AMD Athlon
TM
X2 processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
processor/AMD Sempron
TM
X2 processor/
AMD Sempron
TM
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-MA78PU2-1001R