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...5 GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 34 2-9 PC Health Status 34 2-10 Load Fail-Safe...
...5 GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 26 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 27 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 34 2-9 PC Health Status 34 2-10 Load Fail-Safe...
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... SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 4400 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 760G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
... SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 4400 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 760G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX...
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...supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled...
...supports the expansion card. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled...
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...; These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 South Bridge supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. If more than two hard drives are to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to be used, the...
...; These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 South Bridge supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. If more than two hard drives are to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to be used, the...
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... the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a 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 work...
... the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to installing the USB bracket, be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a 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 work...
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... load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 18 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
... load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 18 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn...
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...'s failure to boot. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. A. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. GA-78LMT-S2PT E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/04/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power...
...'s failure to boot. The LOGO Screen (Default): B. Inadequately altering the settings may appear when the computer boots. A. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. GA-78LMT-S2PT E2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/04/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power...
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...Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults && Internal Graphics Mode Allows you made is the total amount of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller.
...Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults && Internal Graphics Mode Allows you made is the total amount of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller.
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... configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set the PCIe clock frequency. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to manually set to Manual.Important It is present only when you to be configurable. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 23 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . && CPU...
... configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set the PCIe clock frequency. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to manually set to Manual.Important It is present only when you to be configurable. This item is configurable only when the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 23 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . && CPU...
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... configurable. (Default: Auto) && DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to 0.300V. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels 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) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies...
... configurable. (Default: Auto) && DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to 0.300V. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels 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) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies...
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... BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate capacity of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) 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. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS...
... BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate capacity of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) 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. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS...
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... installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && AMD APM Master Mode Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to move it up or down on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. && AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power...
... installed hard drives. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && AMD APM Master Mode Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to move it up or down on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. && AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power...
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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 corrupted, it will be recovered from this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) && Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. If...
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 corrupted, it will be recovered from this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) && Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. If...
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...RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x 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 Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port...
...RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x 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 Onboard Serial Port Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port...
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...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. && USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Part1-2 Status = Open / Length...
...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. && USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Part1-2 Status = Open / Length...
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...) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for 4 seconds to RAM) sleep state (default). Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at any time. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the computer in the S1 state. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is pressed for the LPT port in a low power mode. && ECP Mode Use...
...) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for 4 seconds to RAM) sleep state (default). Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at any time. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off the computer in the S1 state. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is pressed for the LPT port in a low power mode. && ECP Mode Use...
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... the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No...
... the motherboard CI header. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the first PCI slot. 2-9 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No...
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... load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 `` PnP/PCI...
... load Fail-Safe defaults, which are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 `` PnP/PCI...
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Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your...
Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation). You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your...
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... default array name will erase the MBR data of disks assigned. 5. Figure 2 7. Press to return to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 39 - To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to As SATA Type. 2. Configuring RAID set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to RAID and set in this option. To create an array, press to select RAID 0. 2. Under the RAID Mode section, press the key to access the LD Define Menu. Press the key or to change...
... default array name will erase the MBR data of disks assigned. 5. Figure 2 7. Press to return to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 39 - To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to As SATA Type. 2. Configuring RAID set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to RAID and set in this option. To create an array, press to select RAID 0. 2. Under the RAID Mode section, press the key to access the LD Define Menu. Press the key or to change...