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GA-780T-D3L User's Manual Rev. 3101 12ME-780TD3L-3101R - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-780T-D3L Nov. 25, 2011 Motherboard GA-780T-D3L Nov. 25, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 4
GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-780T-D3L Motherboard 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 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 37 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 5
51 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 Application Software 52 3-3 Technical Manuals 52 3-4 Contact...53 3-5 System...53 3-6 Download Center 54 3-7 New Utilities...54 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 58 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-780T-D3L motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 7
GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout USB COMA LPT LAN KB_USB SYS_FAN2 ATX_12V COAXIAL R_USB Socket AM3+ ATX AUDIO F_AUDIO Realtek GbE LAN CPU_FAN PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_O PCIEX1_4 PCI1 PCI2 iTE IT8720 GA-780T-D3L AMD 760G DDR3_1 DDR3_2 M_BIOS B_BIOS AMD SB710 BAT - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 8
GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 x1 4 PCI Express x1 Realtek RJ45 GbE LAN LAN - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not problem related to the use of - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 10
Memory Audio ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ 4400 MT/s ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 760G ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB710 ŠŠ 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 11
ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) ŠŠ iTE IT8720 chip ŠŠ 2 x 16 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS™ ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b ŠŠ System voltage detection ŠŠ CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System/Power fan speed - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 12
differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for Easy Energy Saver * Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3/ AM2+ Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. ŠŠ Support for Smart Recovery ŠŠ Support for Auto Green ŠŠ Support for ON/OFF Charge ŠŠ Support for 3TB - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 14
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 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 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 16
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 supported This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 17
to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 18
install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 19
the audio driver. 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." •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 20
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 - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 21
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 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 22
Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 Hardware Installation - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 23
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 ) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 24
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 25
please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 26
power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• 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). Hardware Installation - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 27
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 28
Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-780T-D3L E4 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/27/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0OC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 29
& 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 30
, etc. „„ Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „„ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 31
CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 31 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 32
sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 33
. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 34
sets 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. BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 35
devices by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If by using one of the two methods below: •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 36
will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) && Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 37
BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control (Note) x CPU core 0 (Note) x CPU core 1 (Note) x CPU && AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 38
GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) && Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS ) This item appears only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 39
SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. && OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB710 South - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 40
the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 41
Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length 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 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 42
LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 43
the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) && PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 44
system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 (shutdown) state. ( power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 45
CPU Temperature Current CPU CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning CPU CPU CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU to the motherboard CI - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 46
Smart FAN Control is 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 47
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 48
Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . You will be requested to confirm - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 49
Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 50
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new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 52
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 53
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. - 53 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 54
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. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 55
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 56
your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on 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 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 57
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 58
. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-780T-D3L E4 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 59
Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Select the 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 file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. When the - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 60
. 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) 1984-2011 Award - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 61
. 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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 62
system will operate with the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. •• CPU being used. Available functions 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 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 63
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 64
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 65
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 66
•• The hard drive must have more than 1 GB of capacity. •• Each partition can accommodate up to reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions for copying files/folders from a backup: copy and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 67
. Button Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 68
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Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. ( only one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 70
Port4/5 Type Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers 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 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 71
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 3.0.1540.59 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 72
Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Assignment N N - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 73
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 22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 Capacity (GB) 79.89 79.82 80.2 80.02 Assignment LD 1-1 LD 1-2 - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 74
to Main Menu. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No RAID Mode [ View LD Definition Menu ] Total Drv Capacity (GB) Status LD 1 RAID 0 2 157.99 Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 75
following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When you arrive at the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 76
, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below. Method A: For the AMD SB710, copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder to your floppy disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 77
"Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Press from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 78
to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 79
jack and 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 on page - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 80
tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 81
the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 82
Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Connects to a S/PDIF coaxial cable 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output(RCA) screen , (Note) click the Default Format tab and - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 83
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 to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 84
, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 85
the Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 85 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 86
driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 87
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-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 88
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 89
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L | Manual - Page 90
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GA-780T-D3L
User's Manual
Rev. 3101
12ME-780TD3L-3101R