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Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L User Manual

Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L
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GA-780T-D3L
User's Manual
Rev. 3101
12ME-780TD3L-3101R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-780T-D3L Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1666 MHz
System bus rate4.4 GT/s
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile
Number of SATA II connectors6
Number of SATA III connectors0
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD 760G
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB710
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
PCI Express x1 slots4
Controller interface typeITE IT8720
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security OEM
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth190 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions and Safety

Essential safety guidelines and precautions before installing hardware components.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.

Installing the Memory

Guidance on installing memory modules and dual channel configuration.

Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing expansion cards like graphics or network cards.

ATX Power Connectors

Information on connecting the main ATX and 12V power supply to the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Accessing and Navigating BIOS Setup

How to enter the BIOS and general navigation instructions.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU clock, frequency, and voltage adjustments.

CPU and PCIE Clock Settings

Adjusting CPU and PCIe clock frequencies for performance tuning.

DRAM Configuration and Timing

Settings for memory clock and primary DRAM timings.

System Voltage Control

Options for manually adjusting system voltages, including DRAM voltage.

North Bridge and CPU Voltage Control

Adjusting North Bridge and CPU core voltages for performance tuning.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing the essential chipset drivers for system functionality.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

BIOS Update Utilities Overview

Introduction to GIGABYTE's Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities for updating the BIOS.

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility

Step-by-step instructions for updating the BIOS using Q-Flash.

Updating BIOS with @BIOS Utility

Step-by-step instructions for updating the BIOS using @BIOS.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drives and RAID

Steps to install SATA drives and configure RAID arrays.

Configuring SATA Controller Mode in BIOS

Setting the SATA controller mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID) within the BIOS setup.

Configuring RAID Arrays in RAID BIOS

Using the RAID BIOS utility to create and manage RAID arrays.

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to common questions regarding motherboard setup and operation.

Troubleshooting Procedure Flowchart

A visual guide to diagnose and resolve system startup issues.

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