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GA-MA78LMT-US2H

AM3 socket motherboard for

AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor

User's Manual

Rev. 3401

dr aobr eht o M

GA-MA78LMT-US2H

Motherboard

GA-MA78LMT-US2H

Dec. 18, 2009

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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.

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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&Downloads\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....................................................................................................................			6
Optional Items..................................................................................................................			6
GA-MA78LMT-US2H Motherboard Layout......................................................................			7
Block Diagram..................................................................................................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................			9
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................		9
1-2	Product Specifications....................................................................................		10
1-3	Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................................		13
1-3-1		Installing the CPU...................................................................................................	13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................................................			15
1-4	Installing the Memory......................................................................................		16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration......................................................................			16
1-4-2		Installing a Memory ................................................................................................	17
1-5	Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................		18
1-6	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		19
1-7	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			33
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................		34
2-2	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		35
2-3	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................		37
2-4	Standard CMOS Features..............................................................................		44
2-5	Advanced BIOS Features...............................................................................		46
2-6	Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................		49
2-7	Power Management Setup.............................................................................		52
2-8	PnP/PCI Configurations..................................................................................		54
2-9	PC Health Status............................................................................................		55
2-10	Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................................		57
2-11	Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................		57
2-12	Set Supervisor/User Password.......................................................................		58
2-13	Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................................		59
2-14	Exit Without Saving.........................................................................................		59

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................		61
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers................................................................................	61
3-2	Application Software.......................................................................................	62
3-3	Technical Manuals..........................................................................................	62
3-4	Contact...........................................................................................................	63
3-5	System............................................................................................................	63
3-6	Download Center............................................................................................	64

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................			65
4-1	Xpress Recovery2..........................................................................................		65
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................		68
	4-2-1	Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................	68
	4-2-2	Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility..............................................................	71
4-3	EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................		72
4-4	Easy Energy Saver.........................................................................................		73
4-5	Q-Share..........................................................................................................		75
4-6	SMART Recovery...........................................................................................		76

Chapter 5 Appendix		.......................................................................................................	77
5-1	Configuring .SATA Hard Drive(s) ....................................................................		77
	5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller .............................................................		77
	5-1-2 ............................................................Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette		83
	5-1-3 ................................Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System		84
5-2	Configuring ................................................................Audio Input and Output		88
	5-2-1 ...................................................................	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio	88
	5-2-2 ......................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF In/Out	90
	5-2-3 .........................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	92
	5-2-4 ......................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		94
5-3	Troubleshooting..............................................................................................		95
	5-3-1 ..................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	95
	5-3-2 .....................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	96
5-4	Regulatory ...................................................................................Statements		98

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Box Contents

GA-MA78LMT-US2H motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

One IDE cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

Optional Items

Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-0*R)

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GA-MA78LMT-US2H Motherboard Layout

KB(Note)_USB
DVI	VGA	ATX_12V_2X4			Socket AM3
DVI	VGA

HDMI
	OPTICAL			CPU_FAN
				CPU_FAN
ESATA	USB
USB	LAN
					GA-MA78LMT-US2H
AUDIO
		F_AUDIO		PCIEX1	AMD 760G
					AMD 760G
		NB_FAN		PCIEX16
				PCIEX16
	Realtek
	RTL8111D/E		PCI1		BAT
	CD_IN		PCI1		BAT
	CD_IN
	CODEC		PCI2		CLR_CMOS
	CODEC
	SPDIF_IO			COM	SYS_FAN

DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4

AMD SB710

F_USB2

F_USB1

	M BIOS IT8718	B_BIOS
	M BIOS IT8718	CI
		CI

	ATX
FDD
	LPT
IDE
	SATA2_4
F USB3 SATA2 1 SATA2 3	SATA2 0 SATA2 2

PWR_LED F_PANEL

(Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

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Block Diagram

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

1 PCI Express x16

PCI Express x16

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

Realtek

RTL8111D/E

(100 MHz)

RJ45

1 PCI Express x1

LAN

Dual BIOS

PCI Bus

CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)

AM3 CPU

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

Dual Channel Memory

Hyper Transport 3.0

GFX CLK (100 MHz)

D-Sub

AMD 760G

DVI-D or HDMI (Note)

12 USB Ports

AMD SB710

ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel

6 SATA 3Gb/s

LPC

Floppy

Bus

IT8718

LPT Port

CODEC

COM Port

PS/2

KB or Mouse

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

Out	In	S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out
Out	Out
Out	Line
Speaker Speaker SpeakerOut	MIC Line
Center/Subwoofer Side
Surround

(Note) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.

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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, 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		Support for AM3 processors:
			AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
	Hyper Transport Bus		5200 MT/s

	Chipset		North Bridge: AMD 760G
			South Bridge: AMD SB710
	Memory		4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
			Dual channel memory architecture
			Support for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
	Onboard Graphics 		Integrated in the North Bridge:
			- 1 x D-Sub port
			- 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3)
			- 1 x HDMI port (Note 3)
	Audio		Realtek ALC888B/892 codec
			High Definition Audio
			2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
			Support for S/PDIF In/Out
			Support for CD In
	LAN		Realtek RTL8111D/E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

	Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
			(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
			1 x PCI Express x1 slot
			2 x PCI slots
	Storage Interface		South Bridge:
			- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
			- 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3,
			SATA2_4) supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices
			- 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s
			device
			- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
			iTE IT8718 chip:
			- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

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USB		South Bridge
		-	Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets
			connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal	w	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors	w	1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
	w	1 x floppy disk drive connector
	w	1 x IDE connector
	w	5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
	w	1 x CPU fan header
	w	1 x system fan header
	w	1 x North Bridge fan header
	w	1 x front panel header
	w	1 x front panel audio header
	w	1 x CD In connector
	w	1 x S/PDIF In/Out header
	w	3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	w	1 x serial port header
	w	1 x parallel port header
	w	1 x power LED header
	w	1 x chassis intrusion header
	w	1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel	w	1 x PS/2 keyboard port or PS/2 mouse port
Connectors	w	1 x D-Sub port
	w	1 x DVI-D port (Note 2) (Note 3)
	w	1 x HDMI port (Note 3)
	w	1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
	w	1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
	w	6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	w	1 x RJ-45 port
	w	6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/
		Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller	w	iTE IT8718 chip

Hardware Monitor w		System voltage detection
	w	CPU/System temperature detection
	w	CPU/System fan speed detection
	w	CPU overheating warning
	w	CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
	w	CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4)

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BIOS	w	2 x 8 Mbit flash
	w	Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

wSupport for DualBIOS™

wPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

Unique Features w Support for @BIOS w Support for Q-Flash

w Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue w Support for Download Center

w Support for Xpress Install

w Support for Xpress Recovery2 w Support for EasyTune (Note 5)

w Support for Easy Energy Saver w Support for SMART Recovery w Support for ON/OFF Charge w Support for Q-Share

Bundled Software w Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor	w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

(Note 1)	Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical		m e m o r y
	is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 3)	Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
(Note 4)	Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system
	cooler you install.
(Note 5)	Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•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.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. 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 CPU
Denotes CPU Pin One

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B.Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

•Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

•Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the

CPU orientation if this occurs.

CPU Socket

Locking Lever

Step 1:

Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the

CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:

Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. On the other side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

Step 2:

Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.

Step 4:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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Hardware Installation

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 memory support list.)

•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.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four 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 four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

	DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3			DDR3_4
Two Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	- -	- -
	- -	- -	DS/SS	DS/SS
Four Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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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.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1.Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2.Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3.Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5.After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6.Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).

7.Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

•Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 slot:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors

(Note 1) (Note 2)

(Note 2)

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

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.

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note 1)(Note 2)

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

HDMI Port (Note 2)

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. The following screen is from Windows Vista.)

•Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)

In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek

HDMI Output and then click Set Default.

(Note 1)	The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2)	Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.

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A. Dual Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations.

Dual	Combination	Supported or Not
Display	DVI-D + D-Sub	Yes
	DVI-D + HDMI	No
	HDMI + D-Sub	Yes

B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:

In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below.

•Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled

•BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)

•Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.)

•HDCP compliant monitor(s)

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. eSATA 3Gb/s Port

The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.

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

•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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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

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.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the~audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform

different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack (). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio con-

figuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-7	Internal Connectors
	1				6
					17
					2
	3
					15
	11				7
					7
	5
	12				8
	12
	13				10
	16	18	19	4	14 9
1)	ATX_12V_2X4		11)	F_AUDIO
2)	ATX		12)	CD_IN
3)	CPU_FAN		13)	SPDIF_IO
4)	SYS_FAN		14)	F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3
5)	NB_FAN		15)	LPT
6)	FDD		16)	COM
7)	IDE		17)	CI
8)	SATA2_0/1/2/3/4		18)	CLR_CMOS
9)	PWR_LED		19)	BAT
10)	F_PANEL

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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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.

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 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.

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•The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector.

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ATX

			ATX_12V_2X4:
			Pin No.	Definition
	1	5	1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
	1	5	2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			3	GND
	4	8	4	GND
	4	8	5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
	ATX_12V_2X4		6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
			7	+12V
			8	+12V
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
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)

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN)and a 4-pin system fan header(SYS_FAN). Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with colorcoded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

			CPU_FAN:
				Pin No.	Definition
		1		1	GND
		1		1	GND
				2	+12V / Speed Control
	CPU_FAN


				3	Sense


				4	Speed Control
				4	Speed Control
			SYS_FAN:
1				Pin No.	Definition
				Pin No.	Definition
				1	GND
				1	GND


	SYS_FAN			2	+12V / Speed Control
				3	Sense
				4	Reserve

5)NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header)

Connect the North Bridge fan cable to this header. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Most fans are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire.

Pin No.

Definition

GND

+12V

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang.

•These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

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6)FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer.

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7)IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

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8)SATA2_0/1/2/3/4 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur-

ing a RAID array.

SATA2_4
7	1
1	7
SATA2_3	SATA2_2
SATA2_1	SATA2_0
7	1

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	TXP
3	TXN
4	GND
5	RXN
6	RXP
7	GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA 3Gb/s cable to your SATA hard drive.

•A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

•A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

9)PWR_LED (System Power LED Header)

This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

Pin No.

Definition

MPD+

MPD-

System Status

LED

Blinking

S3/S4/S5

Off

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10)F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

Message/Power/

Power

Sleep LED

Switch

Speaker

MSG+ MSG

-PW

SPEAK+

-SPEAK

- PW+

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Reset

Activity LED

Switch

• MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow):

System Status	LED
S0	On
S1	Blinking
S3/S4/S5	Off

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

•PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).

•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

•RES (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•NC (Purple): No connection

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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11)F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

		For HD Front Panel Audio:		For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
10	9	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition



		1	MIC2_L	1	MIC
		1	MIC2_L	1	MIC

2	1	2	GND	2	GND
2	1	3	MIC2_R	3	MIC Power
		3	MIC2_R	3	MIC Power

		4	-ACZ_DET	4	NC
		4	-ACZ_DET	4	NC
		5	LINE2_R	5	Line Out (R)
		6	GND	6	NC
		7	FAUDIO_JD	7	NC
		8	No Pin	8	No Pin
		8	No Pin	8	No Pin
		9	LINE2_L	9	Line Out (L)
		10	GND	10	NC

•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

12)CD_IN (CD In Connector)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

	Pin No.	Definition



1	1	CD-L
1	2	GND
	2	GND
	3	GND
	3	GND
	4	CD-R
	4	CD-R

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13)SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF In/Out. Via an optional S/PDIF In and Out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In and Out cable, please contact the local dealer.

6	5	Pin No.	Definition
		Pin No.	Definition
		1	Power


2	1
		2	No Pin


		3	SPDIF
		3	SPDIF
		4	SPDIFI


		5	GND
		6	GND

14)F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

			Pin No.	Definition
			1	Power (5V)



	1	2	2	Power (5V)
			2	Power (5V)

			3	USB DX-


			4	USB DY-
9		10	4	USB DY-
9		10	5	USB DX+
			5	USB DX+
			6	USB DY+
			7	GND
			8	GND
			9	No Pin
			9	No Pin
			10	NC

•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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15)LPT (Parallel Port Header)

The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer.

			Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
	1	2	1	STB-	14	GND



			2	AFD-	15	PD6
			2	AFD-	15	PD6
			3	PD0	16	GND
			3	PD0	16	GND
			4	ERR-	17	PD7
			4	ERR-	17	PD7
			5	PD1	18	GND


			6	INIT-	19	ACK-
			7	PD2	20	GND
25		26	8	SLIN-	21	BUSY
			9	PD3	22	GND

			10	GND	23	PE
			11	PD4	24	No Pin
			12	GND	25	SLCT
			13	PD5	26	GND

16)COM (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

		Pin No.	Definition

		1	NDCD-




9	1	2	NSIN
		2	NSIN
		3	NSOUT
10	2
10	2
		4	NDTR-


		5	GND
		6	NDSR-
		7	NRTS-
		8	NCTS-
		9	NRI-
		10	No Pin

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