GA-MA78G-DS3H/ GA-MA78G-DS3HP AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-MA78GDS3H-2002R Motherboard GA-MA78G-DS3HP Motherboard GA-MA78G-DS3HP Oct. 8, 2008 Oct. 8, 2008 Motherboard GA-MA78G-DS3H Motherboard GA-MA78G-DS3H Sept. 24, 2008 Sept. 24, 2008 Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Table of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 7 Optional Items................................................................................................................. 7 GA-MA78G-DS3H/DS3HP Motherboard Layout ............................................................ 8 Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 11 1-1 1-2 1-3 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 11 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 12 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............................................................. 15 1-3-1 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 15 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 17 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 18 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 19 1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 18 1-4-1 1-4-2 1-5 1-6 1-7 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 20 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................. 35 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 36 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 39 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 43 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 45 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 48 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 51 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 53 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 54 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 56 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 56 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 57 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 58 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 58 -5- Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 59 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 59 Application Software ....................................................................................... 60 Technical Manuals .......................................................................................... 60 Contact ........................................................................................................... 61 System ........................................................................................................... 61 Download Center ............................................................................................ 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features ......................................................................................... 63 4-1 4-2 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 63 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 68 4-2-1 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 68 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 72 Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73 5-1-1 5-1-2 5-1-3 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 73 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP ........................ 79 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 80 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 85 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) ............................................ 87 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .................................................... 89 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 90 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 92 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 93 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 94 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output ................................................................. 85 5-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-3 5-2-4 5-2-5 5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 93 5-3-1 5-3-2 5-4 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 96 -6- Box Contents GA-MA78G-DS3H or GA-MA78G-DS3HP motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield · The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. · The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) -7- GA-MA78G-DS3H/DS3HP Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V DVI VGA Socket AM2 PWR_FAN HDMI OPTICAL 1394 USB CPU_FAN USB LAN GA-MA78G-DS3H/DS3HP AUDIO F_AUDIO DDR2_2 SYS_FAN2 RTL 8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 DDR2_1 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 PCIEX1_1 AMD 780G ATX IDE F_USB1 F_USB2 CLR_CMOS AMD SB700 BATTERY F_USB3 F_USB4 CD_IN CODEC SPDIF_IO PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4_1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 TSB43AB23 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 IT8718 PCI1 PCI2 F_1394_2 COM FDD F_1394_1 CI LPT PWR_LED SYS_FAN1 M_BIOS B_ BIOS -8- F_PANEL SATA2_2 Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x4 1 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 GFX CLK (100 MHz) AMD 780G PCI Express Bus x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x 1 RTL 8111C RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel AMD SB700 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x4 D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note1) 3 PCI Express x1 (Note2) 12 USB Ports Dual BIOS LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI (Note1) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. (Note2) The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX4_1 slot. When PCIEX4_1 slot is populated with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots become unavailable. -9- - 10 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: · Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation. · Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before · · · installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected. To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. · · · · ...