GIGABYTE GA-780T-D3L User Guide
GA-780T-D3L
User's Manual
Rev. 4001
12ME-780TD3L-4001R
Motherboard
GA-780T-D3L
Mar. 30, 2012
Mar. 30, 2012
Motherboard
GA-780T-D3L
Copyright
© 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with-
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In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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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:
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Table of Contents
GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout .................................................................................5
GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram ....................................................................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 7
1-2 Product Specications ..................................................................................... 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 ...................................................................................29
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 31
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 33
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................. 35
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ...............................................................................35
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password .....................................................................36
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 36
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 37
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Appendix ......................................................................................................38
4-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 38
4-2 Regulatory Statements .................................................................................. 40
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GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Box Contents
GA-780T-D3L motherboard
5
Motherboard driver disk
5
Two SATA cables
5
User's Manual
5
I/O Shield
5
KB_USB
CPU_FAN
Socket AM3+
ATX
GA-780T-D3L
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
SPDIF_O
PCIEX1_1
IDE
PWR_FAN
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
ATX_12V
AMD 760G
AMD SB710
PCI1
CODEC
USB
LAN
PCI2
CLR_CMOS
BAT
M_BIOS
F_PANEL
Realtek/Atheros
GbE LAN
B_BIOS
iTE
Super I/O
SYS_FAN1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
F_USB2
SYS_FAN2
COAXIAL
COMA
LPT
R_USB
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX1_4
SATA2
2 5
1 4
0 3
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GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram
AM3+/AM3 CPU
Hyper Transport 3.0
AMD 760G
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)
4 PCI Express x1
DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
x1
PCI Express x16
Dual Channel Memory
PS/2 KB/Mouse
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
COM Port
10 USB Ports
LPC
Bus
6 SATA 3Gb/s
LPT Port
2 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
x1 x1 x1
AMD SB710
CODEC
Dual BIOS
Realtek/Atheros
GbE LAN
LAN
RJ45
iTE
Super I/O
S/PDIF Out
Line-Out (Front Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)
Line-In (Rear Speaker Out)
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specications."
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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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •
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 com- •
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst 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 sup- •
ply 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 hard- •
ware 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 sys- •
tem 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 certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AM3+ Socket:
- AMD AM3+ FX processors
- AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website 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 16 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and
memory modules.)
Support for ECC memory modules
* Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory.
Audio Realtek ALC887 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module
and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek/ Atheros GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
4 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB South Bridge:
- Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available
through the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
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Internal
Connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x parallel port
1 x serial port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip
BIOS 2 x 16 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS
™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the
CPU/system cooler you install.
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart Recovery
Support for Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for 3TB+ Unlock
Support for Q-Share
Bundled
Software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System
Support for Microsoft
®
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19cm
* GIGA BYTE reser ves the right to make any changes to the product specicatio ns and product-related information
without prior notice.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. •
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing •
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and •
damage of the CPU may occur.
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended •
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU,
graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
AM3+/AM3 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes CPU Pin One
AM3+ Socket
A Smal l Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket
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1-4 Installing the Memory
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1.
When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of 2.
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory.
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1
Channel 1: DDR3_2
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the •
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direc- •
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came •
with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing •
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your •
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to •
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
USB 2.0/1.1Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
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1-7 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the •
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has •
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1
3
10
4
9
7
6
2
5
8
4
11
12
13
1) ATX_12V 8) BAT
2) ATX 9) F_PANEL
3) CPU_FAN 10) F_AUDIO
4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 11) SPDIF_O
5) PWR_FAN 12) F_USB1/F_USB2
6) IDE 13) CLR_CMOS
7) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5
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ATX:
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power
supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof
design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V
power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the
computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide
the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 -5V
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V
2 1
4 3
131
2412
ATX
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