GIGABYTE GA-780T-D3L User Guide

GA-780T-D3L

User's Manual

Rev. 4001 12ME-780TD3L-4001R

dr aobr eht o M

GA-780T-D3L

Motherboard

GA-780T-D3L

Mar. 30, 2012

Mar. 30, 2012

Copyright

© 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

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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.

In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com

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

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 Specifications......................................................................................	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	Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s).....................................................................	38
4-2	Regulatory Statements...................................................................................	40

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GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Layout

SYS_FAN2

KB_USB	ATX_12V
COMA	Socket AM3+
LPT

COAXIAL

R_USB
USB	LAN		GA-780T-D3L
		CPU_FAN
AUDIO
F_AUDIO		PCIEX1_1	AMD 760G

Realtek/Atheros PCIEX16

GbE LAN

PCIEX1_2

CODEC PCIEX1_3

AMD SB710

M_BIOS

PCIEX1_4 B_BIOS

SPDIF_O

PCI1	CLR_CMOS

I/O
iTE Super	PCI2

F_USB2

F_USB1

ATX

1_ 2_ DDR3 DDR3 PWR_FAN

IDE

BAT

SATA2

2 5

1 4

0 3

F_PANEL

SYS_FAN1

Box Contents

55	GA-780T-D3L motherboard
55	Motherboard driver disk	55	Two SATA cables
55	User's Manual	55	I/O Shield

*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

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GA-780T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

AM3+/AM3 CPU

CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)

DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz

(100 MHz)

1 PCI Express x16

Dual Channel Memory

Hyper Transport 3.0

PCI Express x16

AMD 760G

PCI Express Bus

x1

x1

x1

x1

PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)					10 USB Ports
	4 PCI Express x1
Realtek/Atheros		RJ45		ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
GbE LAN
		LAN	AMD SB710		6 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI Bus			LPC			LPT Port
				iTE
			Bus			COM Port
				Super I/O
		Dual BIOS	CODEC			PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

Speaker Out) Speaker Out) Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out
(Front (Rear
(Center/SubwooferMIC	-In
Out-
	Line
Line

For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."

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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, 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 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.

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1-2	Product Specifications
	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		4400 MT/s
	Bus
	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 Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

*To configure 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		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		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		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	Connectors		1 x Clear CMOS jumper
	Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
	Connectors		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 flash
		Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
		Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
	Hardware		System voltage detection
	Monitor		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	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
	System
	Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

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1-3	Installing 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 specifications. It is not recommended
		that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications 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.

Installing the CPU

Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU

										A Small Triangle Mark	AM3+ Socket
										Denotes Pin One of the
										Socket

A Small Triangle Marking	AM3+/AM3 CPU
Denotes CPU Pin One

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1-4 Installing the Memory

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 direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

222When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

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.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash 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.

Connection/

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

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 configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

To configure 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, first 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.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

1				4

2

3

10

5

8

6

11 13

				7
		12	9	4
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

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.

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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, first 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:
		2												1		Pin No.	Definition
		4												3		1	GND
																2	GND
													ATX_12V			3	+12V
																4	+12V

	12	24	ATX:
			Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
			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
	1	13	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

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