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Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H User Manual

Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H
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GA-MA78GM-S2H
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
TM
FX processor/
AMD Phenom
TM
processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 FX processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 processor/AMD Sempron
TM
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-MA78GMS2H-1002R

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Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H Specifications

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BrandGigabyte
ModelGA-MA78GM-S2H
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GA-MA78GM-S2H User's Manual

Motherboard Layout

Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling precautions before installing hardware.

Product Specifications

System Connectors

Back Panel Connectors

Overview of external ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

System Features

CPU Installation

CPU Installation Precautions

Safety and handling precautions for CPU installation.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

CPU Cooler Installation

Memory Installation and Configuration

Installing the Memory Module

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR2 memory modules.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Explanation of dual channel memory configurations and setup.

Expansion Card Installation

Back Panel Connectors: Ports

Internal Connectors

Power Connectors

Storage Interface Connectors

SATA 3Gb/s Connectors

Details on SATA connectors, including RAID support.

Front Panel Header

Digital Audio and USB Headers

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS Startup Screen

Startup Screen Overview

Description of the screen displayed during system boot.

BIOS Main Menu

Main Menu Structure

Overview of the BIOS Setup main menu items.

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals Setup

OnChip IDE and SATA Controllers

Configuration of onboard IDE and SATA controllers, including RAID/AHCI modes.

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

System Clock and Frequency Settings

Adjusts system clock frequencies for HT Link and CPU.

Loading BIOS Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loads the safest, most stable BIOS default settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loads optimal BIOS default settings for performance.

BIOS Password Settings

Setting Supervisor/User Password

Procedure to set or clear supervisor and user passwords.

Saving and Exiting BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing chipset drivers from the driver disk.

Driver CD Content and Software

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2 Overview

Introduction to the Xpress Recovery2 utility for data backup and restoration.

Xpress Recovery2 System Requirements

Hardware and software requirements for using Xpress Recovery2.

Accessing and Using Xpress Recovery2

Accessing Xpress Recovery2

How to launch Xpress Recovery2 from the driver disk or POST.

Using Xpress Recovery2 Backup Function

Step-by-step guide for backing up data using Xpress Recovery2.

Restoring and Managing Xpress Recovery2

Restoring Data with Xpress Recovery2

Procedure for restoring data from an Xpress Recovery2 backup.

BIOS Update Utilities

Q-Flash Utility Overview

Introduction to the Q-Flash utility for BIOS updates.

@BIOS Utility Overview

Introduction to the @BIOS utility for Windows-based BIOS updates.

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

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

EasyTune 5 Pro Utility

EasyTune 5 Pro Interface

Overview of the EasyTune 5 Pro interface and its components.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives.

Installing SATA Drivers and Operating System

Installing Windows XP with SATA Driver

Guide to installing Windows XP with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Audio Configuration

DTS Audio Function

Microphone Configuration

Using the Sound Recorder

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to common questions regarding BIOS and system issues.

Troubleshooting Procedure

Troubleshooting Procedure Flowchart

Flowchart for diagnosing and resolving system startup problems.

System Startup Troubleshooting Steps

Detailed steps for troubleshooting system startup issues.

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