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GA-MA78LMT-US2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-MA78LMT-1101R - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-MA78LMT-US2H Dec. 18, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA78LMT-US2H Dec. 18, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 3
: For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 4
Items...6 GA-MA78LMT-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 5
Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-MA78LMT-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 7
GA-MA78LMT-US2H Motherboard Layout DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 M_BIOS IT8718 ATX DVI VGA KB(Note)_USB ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM3 B_BIOS CI HDMI USB ESATA OPTICAL CPU_FAN FDD USB LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1 GA-MA78LMT-US2H AMD 760G NB_FAN PCIEX16 RTL8111D PCI1 BAT CD_IN CODEC PCI2 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 8
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus AMD 760G MHz) (Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 10
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 11
connector w 1 x IDE connector w 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x North Bridge fan header CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 12
. (Note 3) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 13
specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM3 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 14
below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | 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-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 16
direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 17
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 19
(Note 2) (Note 2) USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB device. (The item name may differ by operating system. The following screen is from Windows Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2- - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 20
motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 21
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 22
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. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 23
supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 24
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 recommended that a system fan be - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 25
contact the local dealer. 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 for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 2 1 - 25 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 26
and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID array. SATA2_4 7 1 Pin No - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 27
a beep code. One single short beep will be 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 beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 28
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 29
system that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In and Out cable, please contact the local dealer. 6 5 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 30
15) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 1 2 1 STB2 AFD- 14 GND 15 PD6 3 PD0 16 GND 4 ERR- 17 PD7 5 PD1 18 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 31
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). - 31 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 32
19) BAT(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-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 33
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 using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 34
Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78LMT-US2H D1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/02 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 35
& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 36
the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 37
you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 38
(default), Manual. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 39
memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics con- troller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory VGA Core Clock control Enables or disables the control of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 40
Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 41
you to set memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 . Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 42
the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.050V - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 43
the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: 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. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 44
Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 45
specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually ", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 46
total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics con- troller. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 47
of VGA Core clock. (Default: Disabled) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is enabled. AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 48
hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 49
support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 50
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 51
disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 52
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 from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 53
HPET Support ( Memory specific day in a month. Resume Time (hh: mm: 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. EuP Support - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 54
: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 55
disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 56
FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 57
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 58
changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 59
Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 60
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recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 62
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 63
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. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 64
3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. Drivers Installation - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 65
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 66
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 67
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 68
, 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) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA78LMT-US2H D1c - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 69
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 BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 70
. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 71
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 72
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 73
advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 74
will continue to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth close the application. (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system performance may be affected. (Note 2) 1: Normal - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 75
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 76
Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data files (Note 1) or copy files from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: In the main menu, click the Config button to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 77
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 disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 78
BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test 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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 79
for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After 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). Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.0.1540.33 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 80
LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 81
where you will see the newlycreated array. 9. Press 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 the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 82
Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion. 1. To delete - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 83
, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Steps: 1: Boot - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 84
driver diskette and correct BIOS driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 85
Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB750V folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SB750V\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the LH64A folder - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 86
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Appendix Figure 6 - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 87
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 RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu. Step 1: Enter the login ID and - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 88
audio driver. For manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 89
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-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 90
S/PDIFIn A. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. B. Configuring S/PDIF In: The S/PDIF In jacks on the SPDI/F In and - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 91
best audio quality. Install the S/PDIF in and out cable (or connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the optical S/PDIF out connector on the motherboard back panel) if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to an external decoder. C-1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Step: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 92
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 93
Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 94
. 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. Appendix - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 95
the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 96
. Secure the CPU cooler No on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 97
and 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&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 97 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 98
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. Appendix - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 99
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 - Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 100
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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-MA78LMT-US2H | Manual - Page 104
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 104 -
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GA-MA78LMT-US2H
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-MA78LMT-1101R