Gigabyte GA-MA78LMT-S2 User Manual

GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2AM3 socket motherboard forAMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processorUser's ManualRev. 100112ME-MA78LT2-1001R

Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product Specications CPU  Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II pro

Appendix - 100 -• G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de• G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://ww

- 11 - Hardware Installation Internal  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  1xoppy

Hardware Installation - 12 -(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the CPUA. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the

Hardware Installation - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.• Before installing the CPU, make

- 15 - Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryDDR3_1DDR3_2Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in

- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make sure

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBde

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Hardware Installation - 20 -Activity LED:State DescriptionBlinking Data transmission or receiving is occurringOff No data transmission or receiv

- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a

Hardware Installation - 22 -1312412ATXATX:PinNo. Denition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan

Hardware Installation - 24 -6) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before a

- 25 - Hardware Installation8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor an

Hardware Installation - 26 -9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC&apos

- 27 - Hardware Installation12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBpor

Hardware Installation - 28 -14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)  Usethisjumpertoclear the CMOS values (e.g. dateinformationandBIOScong

- 29 - Hardware Installation15) BAT Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)in the CM

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Hardware Installation - 30 -

- 31 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major funct

BIOS Setup - 32 -Function Keys: <DEL>: BIOS SETUP Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Set

- 33 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov

BIOS Setup - 34 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS Thisfunctionallowsyou

- 35 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.• Whether the syst

BIOS Setup - 36 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareAdvanced Clock Calibrationhi: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:

- 37 - BIOS Setup(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. CPU core 2 Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default

BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used

- 39 - BIOS Setup(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. DRAM CongurationCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 19

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...

BIOS Setup - 40 -(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T

- 41 - BIOS Setup CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as re-quired. The

BIOS Setup - 42 - Date (mm:dd:yy) Setsthesystemdate.Thedateformatisweek(read-only),month,dateandyear.Selectthedesiredeldand use t

- 43 - BIOS Setup Thefollowingeldsdisplayyourharddrivespecications.Ifyouwishtoentertheparametersmanually,refer to the information o

BIOS Setup - 44 -(Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.2-5 Advanced BIOS Features j Only for GA-MA78LMT-S

- 45 - BIOS Setup UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics con-troller

BIOS Setup - 46 - Password Check  Specieswhethera passwordisrequired everytimethesystem boots,oronly whenyouenterBIOSSetup.After

- 47 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA C

BIOS Setup - 48 -This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. This feature wil

- 49 - BIOS Setup Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...593-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup - 50 - ACPI Suspend Type  SpeciestheACPIsleepstatewhenthesystementerssuspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI

- 51 - BIOS Setup(Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET

BIOS Setup - 52 - PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto      BIOSauto-assignsIRQtotherstPCIslot.(Default) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  AssignsIR

- 53 - BIOS Setup Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio

BIOS Setup - 54 - CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is not connected or fails. Check the fa

- 55 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili

BIOS Setup - 56 -Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will berequestedto

- 57 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr

BIOS Setup - 58 -

- 59 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers InstallationAfter inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" w

- 6 -Box Contents GA-MA78LMT-S2H or GA-MA78LMT-S2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s c

Drivers Installation - 60 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free soft

- 61 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactForthedetailedcontactinformationoftheGIGABYTETaiwanheadquarterorworldwidebranchofces,clickthe U

Drivers Installation - 62 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the

- 63 - Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesXpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back u

Unique Features - 64 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual size req

- 65 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore th

Unique Features - 66 -4-2 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash

- 67 - Unique FeaturesB. Updating the BIOSWhen updating theBIOS,choosethelocationwheretheBIOSle issaved.The followingprocedureas-sume

Unique Features - 68 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n

- 69 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

- 7 -GA-MA78LMT-S2H/GA-MA78LMT-S2 Motherboard Layoutj Only for GA-MA78LMT-S2H(Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.KB(Note

Unique Features - 70 -Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is notcongurable

- 71 - Unique Features4-4 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool.After conguring your LAN connection settings andQ-Share

Unique Features - 72 -4-5 Time RepairBased on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back upandres

- 73 - AppendixChapter 5 Appendix5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)To congure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard driv

Appendix - 74 -B. Conguring SATA controller mode in BIOS SetupMakesuretoconguretheSATAcontrollermodecorrectlyinsystemBIOSSetup.Step 1: T

- 75 - AppendixC. Conguring RAID set in RAID BIOSEntertheRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepandproceedwiththeinst

Appendix - 76 -Create Arrays ManuallyTo create a new array, press <2> to enter the Dene LD Menu window (Figure 4). The Dene LD selection from

- 77 - AppendixIn the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to sele

Appendix - 78 -Delete an ArrayThe Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result

- 79 - Appendix5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)To successfully install operating systemontoSATAh

- 8 -Block Diagram j Only for GA-MA78LM-S2H(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.AM3 CPUHyper Transport BusAMD 760GAMD S

Appendix - 80 -In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk.2: Fromyouropticaldrivefolder,double

- 81 - Appendix5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you

Appendix - 82 -B. Installing Windows Vista(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)Step 1: Restart your system to

- 83 - AppendixStep 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Step 4: After the driver

Appendix - 84 -Rebuilding an Array:Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only

- 85 - Appendix5-2 Conguring Audio Input and Output5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back

Appendix - 86 -The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker congurations.7.1-Channel Speakers:Center/SubwooferSpeaker OutFront Speaker

- 87 - AppendixIf your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio mod-ule, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on th

Appendix - 88 -5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/OutThe S/PDIF In and Out cable (optional) provides S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out functionalities.(Note) The act

- 89 - AppendixC. Conguring S/PDIF Out:The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio qual

- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

Appendix - 90 -5-2-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon willappearinthenoticat

- 91 - AppendixStep 4:To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Re

Appendix - 92 -Step 3:When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default de-vice.Step 4:Now yo

- 93 - Appendix5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Mo

Appendix - 94 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

- 95 - AppendixThe power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail.ENDATurn off the computer. Plug in the key

Appendix - 96 -5-4 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents

- 97 - AppendixFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of t

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- 99 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +88