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1. South Bridge AMD SB710 Memory 2x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory Due to a Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1333 O C 1066 800 MHz memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules go Onboard e North Bridge Graphics 1x D Sub port 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter Audio Realtek VIA HD codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver LAN Atheros Realteke GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit y Expansion Slots Storage Interface 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 1 x PCI Express x1 slot All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2 0 standard 1 x PCI slot South Bridge 6 x SATA 3Gb s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb s devices Support for SATA RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD A USB South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 on the back panel 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers sce Internal goe m
2. Connectors gt 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 3Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper SA Back Panel eis Z Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 3 x audio jacks Line In Line Out Microphone 1 0 Controller Hardware Monitor iTE I O Controller Chip System voltage detection CPU System temperature detection CPU System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU System fan fail warning CPU System fan speed control Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install BIOS Ss 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 4 ACPI 1 0b Unique Features 6 Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Support for Smart Recovery 2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON OFF Charge Support 3TB Unlock Support for Q Share Bundled H PR e Norton Internet Security OEM version CFO Pram Support for Windows 7 Vista XP System
3. Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND NIE OD Oy Bl ww rm gt e ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number e ARAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives 6 F_PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker chassis intrusion switch sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables SPEAK PWR Power LED os Power LED H SPEAK _ di Cl Header Power PW RES Reset T Switch PW RES switch s Message Power MSG Sleep LED MSG HD Hard Drive HD Activity LED 8 CE D e MSG PWR Message Power Sleep LED Yellow Purple System Status LED Connects to the power st
4. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time gt gt S3 STR Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off gt Soft Off by Power button Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt gt Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode Note Supported on Windows 7 Vista operating system only 31 USB Wake Up from 3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake up signal from the installed USB device Default Enabled Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a modem that supports wake up function Default Disabled PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a PCI or PCle device Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at leas
5. Fim Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor 24 4cm x 20 6cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Please visit the Support amp Downloads Utility page on GIGABYTE s website to check the supported operating system s for the software listed in the Unique Features and Bundled Software columns Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU 1 3 A 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 pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU Locate the pin
6. This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature ric Lu Date Sept 14 2012 Copyright 2012 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission W in order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual W For product related information check on our website at http Awww 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 for technical information Example GA 78LMT S2P Motherboard Layoult cccccsssssssssessssessssssssessessseesseesaesrsesersesen 5 GA 78LMT S2P M
7. i 8 USB 2 0 1 1 6 SATA 3Gb s i ae AMD SB710 aan us i LPC Bus jTE COM Super a CODEC PS 2 KB Mouse 355S SOOO Se Se no Sees 222g DNNN Cc wv PCI CLK S ss 33 MHz oS 2s bs EB For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications 56 Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s Installation Precautions 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 S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to elimina
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9. to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore this option Fast Initialization Option has been selected It will erase the MBR data of the disk lt Press Ctrl Y Key if you are sure to erase it gt lt Press any other key to ignore this option gt Figure 1 6 Then the window below will appear Press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity Press Ctrl Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity Figure 2 7 After the creation is complete the screen will return to Define LD Menu where you will see the newly created array 8 8 Press lt Esc gt to return to Main Menu and press lt Esc gt again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility 38 Making a SATA RAID AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation To copy the RAID AHCI driver for Windows XP copy all files in the BootDrv SBxxx x86 folder in the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk To install Windows 64 Bit copy the files in the x64 folder Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System A Installing Windows XP Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press lt F6 gt as soon as you see the message Press F6 if you need to
10. Configure your SATA devices by using one of the three methods below e None If no SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup e Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST Default e Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to CHS Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default CHS LBA Large IDE Channel 2 Master Slave gt gt Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below e Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST Default e None If no SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup gt gt Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default Large gt gt Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive 06 Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST Options are All Errors No Errors All But Keyboard Default Memory These fields are read only and are determined by the BIOS POST 2 5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features gt IGX Configuration Press Enter Item Help Load Li
11. Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller gt gt Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller gt UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory Default UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller MS DOS for example will use only this memory for display Options are Auto default 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature 200 Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed Default Disabled VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock Default Auto 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 when the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used CPU NorthBridge Freq Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency f
12. automatically enable the hardware C1E function If not the BIOS will enable the software C E function gt Disabled Disables the C1E function Default Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature sI Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Disabled AMD K8 Cool amp Quiet control gt gt Auto Lets the AMD Cool n Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption Default gt Disabled Disables this function CPU Unlock Note Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores Default Disabled Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive then press the plus key lt gt or lt PageUp gt or the minus key lt gt or lt PageDown gt to move it up or down on the list Press lt Esc gt to exit this menu when finished EFI CD DVD Boot Option Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2 2 TB Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition such as Windows 7 64 bit and Windows Server 2003 64 bit Auto lets the BIOS automatical
13. boots A The LOGO Screen Default GIGABYTE kLIOOUOUUGU SLALO FEUER Ur EEE Ultra Durable series Motherboard BIOS SETUP Q FLASH SYSTEM INFORMATION BOOT MENU AN G FLASH Function Keys B The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Inc GA 78LMT S2P E9 Motherboard Model BIOS Version lt DEL gt BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XpressRecovery2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu lt End gt Qflash Function Keys 12 01 2011 RS 80L SB 10 A6OCGUQC U0 I 2 2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main Menu as shown below appears on the screen Use arrow keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Sample BIOS Version E9 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PnP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU s Clock amp Voltage access more advanced options e When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter a
14. different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Default Enabled Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Default Enabled DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts Default Skip DQS Memclock tri stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode Default Disabled xxx 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 NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required Default gt gt 0 1V 0 3V The adjustable range is from 0 1V to 0 3V SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required Default gt gt 0 1V 0 2V The adjustable range is from 0 1 to 0 2V DDR3 Voltage Allows you to set memory voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required Default gt 1 100V 1 900V The adjustable range is from 1 100V to 1 900V Note Increasing memory voltage may result
15. install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver Follow the on screen instructions to install the driver that suits your operating system When completed proceed with the Windows XP installation B Installing Windows 7 Vista Restart your system to boot from the Windows 7 Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps Select Load Driver Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver Then follow the on screen instructions to load the driver The locations of the drivers for Windows 7 are as follows RAID driver for Windows 32 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 RAID W7 RAID driver for Windows 64 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 RAID W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 AHCI Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 AHCI Win7x64 Note The SBxxxV folder contains the driver for Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit After loading the driver continue the OS installation 30 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in thi
16. memory socket as following gt Channel 0 DDR3_1 gt Channel 1 DDR3_2 5 cy J Vem Te Doo mr i DDR3 _2 i DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used for optimum performance 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage 11 1 6 Back Panel Connectors PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse Port Use the upper port green to connect a PS 2 mouse and the lower port purple to connect a PS 2 keyboard D Sub Port The D Sub port supports a 15 pin D Sub connector Connect a monitor that supports D Sub connection to this port DVI D Port Note The DVI D po
17. onboard audio set this item to Disabled 7 a0 USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers Default Enabled Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST Default Enabled Onboard Serial Port Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I O address and corresponding interrupt Options are Auto 3F8 IRQ4 default 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Disabled 2 7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR Soft Off by Power button Instant off Menu Level gt USB Wake Up from S3 Enabled Modem Ring Resume Disabled PME Event Wake Up Enabled HPET Support Enabled Power On By Mouse Disabled Power On By Keyboard Disabled lt KB Power ON Password Enter AC Back Function Soft Off Power On by Alarm Disabled lt Date of Month Everyday lt Resume Time hh mm ss 0 0 0 ErP Support Disabled TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend gt gt S1 POS
18. 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 AM3 CPU NNo amp 4 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design Amemory module can be installed in only one direction If you are unable to insert the memory switch the direction Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two 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 the original memory bandwidth The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one
19. removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your A device and then remove it from the motherboard e 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 Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 12 1 7 Internal Connectors 1 ATX_12V 7 F AUDIO 2 ATX 8 F_USB1 F_USB2 3 CPU_FAN 9 COM 4 SYS FAN 10 CLR_CMOS 5 SATA2 0 1 2 3 4 5 11 BAT 6 F_PANEL A Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e 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 13 1 2 ATX_12V ATX 2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of 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 devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to t
20. the password press lt Enter gt again The message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear indicating the password has been cancelled 35 2 13 Save amp Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS I WIN Advanced BIOS F Save to CMOS and EXIT Y N Y ord Integrated Periphe Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PnP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS EAA DEIC KOM OVLON Press lt Enter gt on this item and press the lt Y gt key This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Press lt N gt or lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu 2 14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS I tults Advanced BIOS F Quit Without Saving Y N N ord Integrated Periphe Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PnP PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS AVENC ONEA DEIC Press lt Enter gt on this item and press the lt Y gt key This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Pres
21. CPU and chipset gt Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width Default gt gt 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit gt gt 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset gt Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency Default gt gt x1 x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1 x13 200 MHz 2 6 GHz Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable Default Auto Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature 73 lt gt Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual Options are X3 33 X4 00 X5 33 X6 66 X8 00 and X9 33 DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode Unganged Item Help DDR3 Timing Items Auto SPD Menu Level gt x 1T 2T Command Timing Auto x CAS latency Auto 9T x RAS to CAS R W Delay Auto 9T x Row Precharge Time Auto 9T x Minimum RAS Active Time Auto 24T x TwTr Command Delay Auto 5ST x TrfcO for DIMM1 Auto 110ns 110ns x Trfcl for DIMM2 Auto x Write Recovery Time Auto 10T 10T x Precharge Time Auto Sill Sill x Row Cycle Time Auto sek Jal x RAS to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T Channel Int
22. Enabled Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature 8 gt Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics gt gt PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display Default gt gt OnChipVGA Sets the onboard graphics as the first display gt gt PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display 2 6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller Enabled Item Help OnChip SATA Type Native IDE Menu Level gt x OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type lt OnChip SATA Port as ESP SMART LAN Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Audio Function USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function IDE Press Enter Press Enter Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Onboard Serial Port 3F8 IRQ4 Tl7 lt Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values lt OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller Default Enabled OnChip SATA Type SATA2 0 SATA2 3 connectors Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2 0 SATA2 3 controller gt gt Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode Default Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that
23. GA 78LMT S2P User s Manual 12ME 78LMT2P 5101R Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer G B T Technology Trading GMbH Address Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany Declare that the product Product Type Motherboard Product Name GA 78LMT S2P conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives gt lt 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Dx Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 X Immunity EN 55024 2010 DX Power line harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 Dx Power line flicker EN 61000 3 3 2008 IX 2006 95 EC LVD Directive XX Safety EN60950 1 2006 A12 2011 x 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive XX Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex Il in concentrations and applications banned by the directive gt CE marking EC conformity marking Signature Timmy Huang Stamp Date Sept 14 2012 Name Tiny Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A Address 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry CA 91748 Phone Fax No 626 854 9338 626 854 9326 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA 78LMT S2P Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information
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25. assis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system 33 gt Current Voltage V Vcore DDR3 1 5V 12V 3 3V Displays the current system voltages Current System CPU Temperature Displays current system CPU temperature Current CPU SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Displays current CPU system fan speed lt CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 gt F CPU SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU system fan is not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled lt CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements If disabled the CPU fan runs at full speed Default Enabled 2 10 Load Fail Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Int
26. atus indicator on the chassis front panel The LED is S0 On on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the system S1 Blinking is in S1 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep state S3 S4 S5 Off or powered off S5 e PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup for more information e SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system startup status by issuing 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 e HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data e RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart e Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor The front panel design may differ by chassis A f
27. cted SATA device Default Disabled lt Port4 as ESP Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4 5 is set to As SATA Type Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device Default Disabled lt SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port Item Help Partl 2 Status Open Length Menu Level gt gt Part3 6 Status Open Length Part4 5 Status Open Length Part7 8 Status Open Length TL2 gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip Default Disabled Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the
28. d ccccccccsscesssscscsessssecessesessesecsesessesecessesaseees 35 2 13 Save amp Exit Setup sc ccdcecoindersnsceenaniadenstiucshavoianenshedsdensiaceatelecsucnsiaienspexeencedsdeainbs 36 2 14 Exit Without SAVING 2 c cacsenasacusasaemnesteoezvscacsesegazavssactudeansneacneredeteacuensuesnicoeaaets 36 Chapter Drivers Installation ccd cisces senses cisudentdsaevectisucsiczasatessadsadescslancnectdasaseleatsseacds or Chapter FOS IK setae seetsetaptsaavuatucticeavsetaenseugtusvansseaeiseradceuree nae EAEE 37 Config ring SATA Hard Drive S essnee 37 Regulatory STAIOMCMING ssussiussusni ieina 40 Table of Contents GA 78LMT S2P Motherboard Layout ATX 12V a N nd l co e lt TLE F_AUDIO AMD 760G Atheros Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 said PCIEX1 AMD B710 SATA2 5 L013 TID CEE F_USB2 F USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN Box Contents v GA 78LMT S2P motherboard v Motherboard driver disk v Two SATA cables M User s Manual M 1 0 Shield The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain GA 78LMT S2P Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK 200 MHz 1 PCI Express x16 lt 4 AMS AM3 CPU DDR3 1333 0 C 1066 800 MHz Dual Channel Memory _ _ LAN PCle CLK H 7 ner 100 MHz yper Transport 3 GbE LAN GFX CLK 100 MHz x16 x1 PCI Express Bus AMD 760G x1 DVI D PCle CLK 100 MHz 1 PCI Express x1
29. egrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Manageme le PnP PCI Configui Load Fail Safe Defaults Y N N PC Health Status ESC Quit TL gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail Safe Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and then press the lt Y gt key to load the safest BIOS default settings 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 34 2 11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Manageme P PnP PCI Configur Load Optimized Defaults Y N N PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and then press the lt Y gt 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 or after clearing the CMOS values 2 12 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweake
30. erleaving Enabled Bank Interleaving Enabled DONEC AOO Skip DQS Memclock tri stating Disabled TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode gt gt Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual channel gt Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single channel Default DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable Options are Auto default Manual 1T 2T Command Timing Options are Auto default 1T 2T gt CAS latency Options are Auto default 5T 14T RAS to CAS R W Delay Options are Auto default 2T 19T Row Precharge Time Options are Auto default 2T 19T lt Minimum RAS Active Time Options are Auto default 8T 40T TwTr Command Delay Options are Auto default 4T 9T Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are Auto default 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns gt Trfc1 for DIMM2 Options are Auto default 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns OA a Write Recovery Time Options are Auto default 5T 8T 10T 12T 14T 16T Precharge Time Options are Auto default 4T 10T Row Cycle Time Options are Auto default 10T 56T RAS to RAS Delay Options are Auto default 1T 9T Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
31. eturn of power from an AC power loss gt gt Soft Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Full On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Power On by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled lf enabled set the date and time as following gt gt Date of Month Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt 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 Note Supported on Windows 7 Vista operating system only na lt gt ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following four functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN 2 8 PnP PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software PnP PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Item Help Menu Level gt TL2 gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 O
32. he Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment collection recycling and disposal procedure The separate collection and recycling of your et waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local government office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort 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
33. he power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the Qe meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ATX_12V 9 2 2 Pin No Definition A e 1 GND 2 GND ATX_12V 3 a 4 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 12V Only for 2x12 pinATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN Fan Headers 5 The motherboard has a 4 pin CPU fan header CPU_FAN a 3 pin system fan header SYS_FAN Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to co
34. in damage to the memory CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage Auto 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 05 CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID 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 Normal CPU Vcore NB Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU North Bridge 2 4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Item Help Time hh mm ss 31 24 Menu Level gt IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave Halt On All But Keyboard Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 766M TL2 gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Date mm dd yy Sets the system date Time hh mm ss Sets the system time lt gt IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave gt gt IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave
35. ld face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options you can press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current A version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values 2 1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer
36. ly configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install Default Auto First Second Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press lt Enter gt to accept Options are LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB FDD USB ZIP USB CDROM USB HDD Legacy LAN Disabled Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Set Supervisor User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program Default b gt System Apassword is required for booting 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 This feature allows your system to report read write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed Default Disabled Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low power mode that appears off Default Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled displays normal POST message Default
37. nal COM port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin o ELEL 10 2 CO oli NI DM on wy Ph 10 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds g Open Normal a Short Clear CMOS Values nnana 1 e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing A the CMOS values e 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 11 BAT Battery The battery provides power t
38. ne Control Auto Menu Level gt AMD CIE Support Disabled Virtualization Disabled AMD K8 Cool amp Quiet control Auto CPU Unlock Disabled Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter EFI CD DVD Boot Option Auto First Boot Device Hard Disk Second Boot Device KODOVI Third Boot Device USB HDD Password Check Setup HDD S M A R T Capability Disabled Away Mode Disabled Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Init Display First PCI Slot TL2 gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults IGX Configuration The settings in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T main menu Load Line Control Enables or disables Load Line control This item allows you to adjust Vdroop at different levels Enabling Load Line control may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto lt AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the power consumption will be reduced during system halt state gt gt Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function If not the C1E function will be disabled gt gt Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed the BIOS will
39. nnect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis CPU_FAN L Pin No Definition L 1 GND 7 2 12V q CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control E l SYS_FAN i Pin No Definition he 1 GND mA SYS_FAN 2 12V 3 Sense Besure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers SATA2 0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 3Gb s Connectors Controlled by AMD SB710 South Bridge The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The AMD SB710 South Bridge supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 and JBOD Refer to Chapter 4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Pin No
40. o 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 or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery z 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord a 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer 2S CEERREEEEEEEE 8 E DoD Uv e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side shou
41. or the SATA2 4 SATA2 5 connectors set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type to As SATA Type 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your FB motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version C Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl F gt to enter RAID Option ROM Utility Press lt Ctrl gt lt F gt to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility To create a new array press lt 2 gt to enter the Define LD Menu window use the up or down arrow key to move to an item for further configuration In the following procedure we ll create RAID 0 as an example Steps 1 Under the RAID Mode section press the lt SPACE gt key to select RAID 0 2 Set the Stripe Block size 64 KB is the default 3 Under the Drives Assignments section press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive 4 Press the lt SPACE gt key or lt Y gt to change the Assignment option to Y This action adds the drive to the disk array The Total Drv section will show the number of disks assigned 5 5 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt keys to save the information The message in Figure 1 will appear Press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt
42. or the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used Core Performance Boost Mote Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost CPB technology a CPU performance boost technology Default Enabled CPB Ratio Not Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed Default Auto Turbo CPB ete Allows you to determine whether to improve 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 Frequency MHz item below to be configurable Note If your system fails to boot after overclocking please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values CPU Frequency MHz Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications PCIE Clock MHz Allows you to manually set the PCle clock frequency The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz Auto sets the PCle clock frequency to standard 100 MHz Default Auto HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the
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44. ptimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment gt gt Auto BIOS auto assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot Default b gt 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Assigns IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to the first PCI slot 2 9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Enabled Item Help Reset Case Open Status Disabled Menu Level gt ERAO No Vcore 1 280V 1D D Seas 1 616V 2N 12 365V TSN 3 296V Current System Temperature 41 C Current CPU Temperature B Current CPU FAN Speed 1264 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Warning Temperature Disabled CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Enabled TL gt lt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Default Enabled lt Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show No at next boot Default Disabled Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system ch
45. r M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Manageme PnP PCI Configut Enter Password PC Health Status ESC Quit Tl gt Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change Set Disable Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS 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 to continue system boot In BIOS Setup you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes To clear the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for
46. ramework 4 0 Version 4 0 ize 289 44MB Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 Id Norton Internet Security NIS Version 2013 Sive 149 RMR Chapter 4 Appendix Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Before you begin Please prepare e Atleast two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive e Windows 7 Vista XP setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e A USB floppy disk drive needed during Windows XP installation e An empty formatted floppy disk needed during Windows XP installation Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup For the BIOS Setup menus refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Steps 1 Turn on your computer and press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals To enable RAID for the SATA2 0 1 2 3 connectors set OnChip SATA Type to RAID To enable RAID f
47. re for reference only and may differ by BIOS version E The Functions of the lt F11 gt and lt F12 gt keys For the Main Menu Only gt F11 Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles Profile 1 8 and name each profile First enter the profile name to erase the default profile name use the SPACE key and then press lt Enter gt to complete gt F12 Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load then press lt Enter gt to complete EB If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt to 2q1 2 3 MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T IGX Configuration Press Enter Item Help CPU Clock Ratio Auto 2800Mhz Menu Level gt CPU NorthBridge Freq Auto 2000Mhz Core Performance Boost Enabled CPB Ratio Auto 3100Mhz Turbo CPB Disabled CPU Host Clock Control Auto CPU Frequency MHz 200 PCIE Clock MHz Auto HT Link Width Auto HT Link Frequency Auto 2000Mhz Set Memory Clock Auto x Memory Clock x6 66 800Mhz gt DRAM Configuration Press Enter kkk System Voltage Optimi
48. ront panel module mainly consists of power switch EB reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 16 7 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 2 BRANE 10 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 8 1 9 2 GND 2 GND i 3 MIC2R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out R J 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD T NC D E 8 NoPin 8 NoPin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC e The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default FB e Audio signals
49. rt conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port 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 keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description gt Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port Off 10 Mbps data rate Line In Jack Blue The default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The default line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver e When
50. s lt N gt or lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu 36 e Before installing the drivers first install the operating system EB After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the recommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install 7 AMD 9 series GIGABYTE Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically Id Google Chrome a faster way to browse the web Version 18 0 1025 142 Id Google Toolbar for Interne Version 7 0 1710 2246 Size 7 19MB Google Toolbar makes web browsing more convenient Search from any website Translate web pages instantly Share your favorite sites with friend By installing this application you agree to the Google Toolbar Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy d Microsoft NET F
51. s document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances Cd Pb Hg Cr 6 PBDE and PBB The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement Moreover we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Statement GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under t
52. support Native PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type SATA2 4 SATA2 5 connectors This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2 4 SATA2 5 connectors gt IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode Default gt gt As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings 20 lt OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP Disabled Item Help Portl as ESP Disabled Menu Level gt gt Port2 as ESP Disabled Port3 as ESP Disabled x Port4 as ESP Disabled lt Port5 as ESP DIRI ere T gt Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Port0 as ESP Port1 as ESP Port2 as ESP Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the conne
53. t 1A on the 5VSB lead Default Enabled HPET Support ote Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows 7 Vista operating system Default Enabled Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Double Click Double click on left button on the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system gt Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system gt gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press lt Enter gt to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on this item When prompted for the password press lt Enter gt again without entering the password to clear the password settings AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the r
54. te static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician 1 2 Product Specifications CPU AM3 Socket AMD AM3 processor AMD AM3 Phenom II processor AMD Athlon II processor Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Hyper Transport 7 lt 4400 MT s Y Bus North Bridge AMD 760G P Chipset l
55. will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously e Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer 8 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer o E 10 2 Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND CO ol MN DM ony wy PM GND No Pin NC e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB header A e Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket 9 COM Serial Port Header The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optio
56. zed eke System Voltage Control Auto NorthBridge Volt Control Auto SouthBridge Volt Control Auto DDR3 Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Control Auto CPU NB VID Control Auto Normal CPU Vcore Normal CPU Vcore NB Tl7 lt Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values 1 4125V 1 2000V PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults 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 for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values e When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2012 Award Software IGX Configuration f e Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent Internal Graphics Mode UMA Item Help UMA Frame Buffer Size ENA Menu Level gt gt x Surround View Disabled VGA Core Clock control Auto x VGA Core Clock MHz 350 Tl7 lt Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values PU PD

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