Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H User Manual Page 1

GA-73PVM-S2HLGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® Core TM processor family/Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor familyUser's

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 10 -1-2 Product SpecificationsCPU  Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad processor/Intel®

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 100 -yyyyy G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.deyyyyy G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.W

Hardware Installation- 11 -Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connect

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 12 -Unique Features  Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 2) S

Hardware Installation- 13 -1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU CoolerRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:• Make sure that the

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 2:Lift the metal load plate

Hardware Installation- 15 -1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The followin

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the moth

Hardware Installation- 17 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make sure the

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 18 -PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support ListThe items below are supported under Windows XP operating system only. When us

Hardware Installation- 19 -Graphics Chip Maker Model NameATi GIGABYTE GV-RX30HM128DGIGABYTE GV-RX60X128VGIGABYTE GV-RX70P128DGIGABYTE GV-RX80256DGIGAB

Oct. 11, 2007MotherboardGA-73PVM-S2HMotherboardGA-73PVM-S2HOct. 11, 2007

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 20 -1-6 Back Panel Connectors• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDM

Hardware Installation- 21 -Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel aud

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 22 -A. Dual Display Configurations:This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table

Hardware Installation- 23 -1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices are

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 24 -1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)With the use of the power connector, the power

Hardware Installation- 25 -• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system fromoverheating. Overheating may result i

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 26 -6) IDE (IDE Connector)The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Beforeat

Hardware Installation- 27 -8) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 28 -10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the cha

Hardware Installation- 29 -11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'9

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GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 30 -13) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header)This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable,

Hardware Installation- 31 -15) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray)The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. Each IEEE 1394a header can provide on

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 32 -17) LPT (Parallel Port Header)The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasi

Hardware Installation- 33 -Open: NormalShort: Clear CMOS Values19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date

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- 35 - BIOS SetupChapter 2 BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 36 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screen may appear when the computer boots.Function Keys:<DEL> : BIOS Setup/Q-Flas

- 37 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Usearrow keys to move a

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 38 - Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive ty

- 39 - BIOS Setup2-3 Standard CMOS FeaturesDateSets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select thedesired fiel

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ... 6

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 40 -The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parametersmanually, refer to the

- 41 - BIOS Setup2-4 Advanced BIOS FeaturesHard Disk Boot PrioritySpecifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drive

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 42 -Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note)Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for

- 43 - BIOS Setup2-5 Integrated PeripheralsSATA-II RAID ConfigCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award SoftwareSATA-II RAID ConfigItem HelpMen

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 44 -Onchip SATA ModeEnables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the nVIDIA® GeForce 7100/nForce630i chip

- 45 - BIOS SetupSMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award SoftwareSMART LANItem HelpMenu Level``Start

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 46 -Legacy USB storage detectDetermines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB harddrive

- 47 - BIOS Setup2-6 Power Management SetupACPI Suspend TypeSpecifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.S1(POS) Enables the system t

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 48 -Power-On by AlarmDetermines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)If enabled, set the da

- 49 - BIOS Setup2-7 PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ AssignmentAuto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Ass

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 573-1 Installing Chipset Dr

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 50 -2-8 PC Health StatusReset Case Open StatusKeeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clea

- 51 - BIOS SetupCPU Smart FAN ControlEnables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run atdifferent speed acc

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 52 -2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award SoftwareMB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T

- 53 - BIOS SetupParameters/ Setting/ Current ValueDisplays the following CPU and memory speed. Setting shows the value you manually adjust;Current Va

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 54 -2-10 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS d

- 55 - BIOS Setup2-12 Set Supervisor/User PasswordCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software` Standard CMOS Features` Advanced BIOS Fea

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 56 -2-13 Save & Exit Setup2-14 Exit Without SavingPress <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This sa

Drivers Installation- 57 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating sys

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 58 -3-2 Software ApplicationsThis page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softwar

Drivers Installation- 59 -3-4 Hardware InformationThis page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.3-5 Contact UsCheck th

- 6 -• The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.The box contents are subject to c

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Unique Features- 61 -4-1 Xpress Recovery2"*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PAT

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 62 -Installation and Configuration(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)A. Installing W

Unique Features- 63 -4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop andselect Manage (Figure 4). Go to C

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 64 -2. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time, Xpress Recovery2 willstay permanent in you

Unique Features- 65 -D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system break

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 66 -4-2 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. GIGABYTEQ-F

Unique Features- 67 -B. Updating the BIOSWhen updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedureassumes that yo

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 68 -Step 6:Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Theprocedure

Unique Features- 69 -B. Installing and Using @BIOS:Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS.4-2-2 Updating the B

- 7 -GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard LayoutKB_MSLGA775ATXGA-73PVM-S2HUSBLANCD_INF_AUDIOAUDIOBIOSPCIE_16IT8718IDEDDRII1F1_1394TSB43AB23PCIE_1PCI1BATTERYCICODE

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 70 -Step 3:First make sure the model name on the screen is correct, thenclick OK. Upon completion, restart your system.• If

Unique Features- 71 -4-3 EasyTune 5EasyTuneTM 5, an easy-to-use and convenient system overclocking and management tool, lets you dooverclock and overv

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 72 -4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoostWindows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash dr

Appendix- 73 -Chapter 5 Appendix(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.(Note 2) Required when the SATA

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 74 -B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS SetupMake sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BI

Appendix- 75 -C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. For a non-RAID configuration, please sk

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 76 -Step 6:After assigning the RAID drives, press <F7>. A message which says "All data on new(or added) diskswil

Appendix- 77 -To read more information about the RAID array, press <Enter> to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure8), which shows various infor

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 78 -5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette(Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)To successfully install operating system

Appendix- 79 -Figure 1Figure 2Step 2:When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCIdriver and press

- 8 -Block Diagram(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.LGA775Processor4 SATA 3Gb/sLPC BUS10 USB PortsLine-OutMICCODECLine-In

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 80 -If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy diskor copy the correct SATA R

Appendix- 81 -Step 4:After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XPinstallation.Figure 6WindowsXP Pro

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 82 -B. Installing Windows Vista (Note)(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)Step 1:R

Appendix- 83 -Step 4:After the driver is loaded, the screen will show the RAID hard drive. Select the RAID hard drive ontowhich you want to install th

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 84 -Rear Speaker OutCenter/SubwooferSpeaker OutSide Speaker OutLine InFront Speaker OutMic In5-2 Configuring Audio Input an

Appendix- 85 -Step 2:Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on theleft, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CHSpeaker, or 8CH Speaker according to

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 86 -5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional)The S/PDIF in and out cable provides S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out fu

Appendix- 87 -Step 3:Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (eitherone) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digitalau

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 88 -Step 3:Locate the Volume icon in your system trayand click it to open the volume control panel.5-2-3 Configuring Micr

Appendix- 89 -orSelect Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device listRecording Control(Note)If you cannot find the volume control options youneed in

Hardware Installation- 9 -1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can becomeda

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 90 -Step 6:To raise the recording and playing sound for themicrophone, go to Options in Master Volume andselect Advanced Co

Appendix- 91 -5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked QuestionsTo read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 92 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedur

Appendix- 93 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or localdealer for help. Or go to the Support\Tech

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard - 94 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the content

Appendix- 95 -Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of thi

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Appendix- 99 -Contact Usyyyyy GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien,Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +8