Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-DS2H User Manual

GA-MA78GPM-DS2H/
GA-MA78GM-DS2H
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
TM
FX processor/AMD Phenom
TM
X4 processor/
AMD Phenom
TM
X3 processor/AMD Athlon
TM
X2 processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
processor/AMD Sempron
TM
X2 processor/
AMD Sempron
TM
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-MA78GPM2H-1003R

Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-DS2H Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-MA78GM-DS2H
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines before installing motherboard components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, I/O, and slots.

Installing CPU and CPU Cooler

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

Installing Memory

Guidelines and procedures for installing DDR2 memory modules, including dual channel configuration.

Installing Expansion Card

Back Panel Connectors

Detailed description and function of all ports available on the motherboard's back panel.

Internal Connectors

Identification and purpose of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

The Main Menu

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Configuration options for CPU, memory, and system clock frequencies and voltages.

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PC Health Status

Set Supervisor/User Password

Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide to install essential chipset drivers using the provided driver disk.

Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

BIOS Update Utilities

Instructions for updating the system BIOS using Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities.

EasyTune 5 Pro

Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and a troubleshooting procedure for system startup issues.