MB Manual Ga-78lmt-S2-R2 e

GA-78LMT-S2 R2
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
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Motherboard
GA-78LMT-S2 R2
Motherboard
GA-78LMT-S2 R2
Sept. 20, 2017
Sept. 20, 2017
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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:
Table of Contents
GA-78LMT-S2 R2 Motherboard Layout............................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5

1-1 Installation Precautions..................................................................................... 5
1-2 Product Specifications....................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU............................................................................................. 8
1-4 Installing the Memory........................................................................................ 8
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card............................................................................ 9
1-6 Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................... 9
1-7 Internal Connectors......................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................15
2-1 Startup Screen................................................................................................ 15
2-2 The Main Menu............................................................................................... 16
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)......................................................................... 17
2-4 Standard CMOS Features............................................................................... 20
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................... 21
2-6 Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................... 24
2-7 Power Management Setup.............................................................................. 26
2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations.................................................................................. 28
2-9 PC Health Status............................................................................................. 28
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 30
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 30
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................................... 30
2-13 Save & Exit Setup........................................................................................... 30
2-14 Exit Without Saving......................................................................................... 30
Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................31
3-1 Configuring a RAID Set................................................................................... 31
3-2 Drivers Installation........................................................................................... 32
Regulatory Statements............................................................................................... 33
Contact Us................................................................................................................. 36
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GA-78LMT-S2 R2 Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN
KB_MS
ATX_12V
AM3+
VGA
GA-78LMT-S2 R2
ATX
R_USB
USB_LAN
AUDIO Realtek®
GbE LAN
F_AUDIO AMD 760G 5
4
DDR3_1
DDR3_2
M_BIOS
SATA2
PCIEX16
iTE®
Super I/O
PCIEX1
BAT AMD SB710
3
SATA2
2
CODEC PCI
SATA2 0 1
COM SYS_FAN F_PANEL
F_USB2 F_USB1
CLR_CMOS
Box Contents
55 GA-78LMT-S2 R2 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.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
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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 connecting or 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 or wet 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.
•• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU AM3+ Socket:
- AMD AM3+ processor
- AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
HyperTransport HyperTransport™ 3.0
Bus Support for up to 5200 MT/s
North Bridge: AMD 760G
Chipset
South Bridge: AMD SB710
Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
* Due to a 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 the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard North Bridge:
Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
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.
LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB Chipset:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware System voltage detection
Monitor CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS 1 x 32 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Auto Green
Support for Download Center
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Recovery2
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Software
Operating
Support for Windows 7/XP
System
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 18.8cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website Please visit the Support\Utility List

for support lists of CPU, memory page on GIGABYTE's website to
modules, and SSDs. download the latest version of apps.
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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 S m a l l Tr i a n g l e
Marking Denotes Pin A Small Triangle
AM3+ Socket Marking Denotes CPU AM3+/AM3 CPU
One of the Socket
Pin One
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
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 memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
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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.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
D-Sub connection to this port.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Use this port for USB
devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
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/ Connection/Speed LED:
Speed LED Activity LED Activity 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
Off 10 Mbps data rate
LAN Port
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)
The 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 (Pink)
The 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 driver.
•• 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
5
7
11
5
9
4 8 10 6 5
1) ATX_12V 7) F_AUDIO
2) ATX 8) F_USB1/F_USB2
3) CPU_FAN 9) COM
4) SYS_FAN 10) CLR_CMOS
5) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 11) BAT
6) 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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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:
Pin No. Definition
2 1
1 GND
4 3
2 GND
3 +12V
ATX_12V
4 +12V
ATX:
12 24
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 NC
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX)
1 13
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX)
ATX
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN).
Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it
in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires
the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a
system fan be installed inside the chassis.
CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN:
1 1 GND 1 1 GND
CPU_FAN 2 +12V 2 +12V
SYS_FAN
3 Sense 3 Sense
4 Speed Control
•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating
may result in damage to the CPU 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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DEBU
PORT
DEBUG
PORT
5) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 (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 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and
JBOD. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
1
Pin No. Definition

1 GND
SATA2 4 5
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
7 6 RXP
1
7 GND
7
SATA2 2 3
SATA2 0 1
1 7 1 7
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals\
OnChip SATA Port as ESP," for more information.
6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
Power LED Power Switch Speaker •• PLED/PWR Power LED: Connects to the power status indicator on
the chassis front panel. The LED is on when
System Status LED
the system is operating. The LED keeps
PLED+
S0 On blinking when the system is in S1 sleep

PW+
SPEAK+
PORT
Blinking state. The LED is off when the system is
SPEAK-
S1
PLED-
DEBUG
in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
PW-
NC
NC
PORT PORT S3/S4/S5 Off

S S U
DEBUG F_
DEBUG 2 20 •• PW (Power
F_ Switch):
1 19 Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
3 2 1
configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch
HD-
RES+
CI+
PWR+
PWR-
PWR-
(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more

HD+
RES-
CI-
information).
•• SPEAK (Speaker):
Hard Drive Reset Power LED Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system
Activity LED Switch
Chassis Intrusion reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short
Header 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.
•• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):
B SS 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.
1
•• RES (Reset Switch):

1
1
_S 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.
1
•• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):

_
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor
B
on the chassis that can detect if theB chassis
S_
B
cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
S •• NC: No connection.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch,
1 2 3
1 2 3
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.
1 2 3
1 2 3 S B_ - 12 -
B
_ S
7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports 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:
2 10 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC
1 9
2 GND 2 GND
3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power
4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC
5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R)
6 Sense 6 NC
7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC
8 No Pin 8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L)
10 Sense 10 NC
•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•• 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.
8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 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.
9 1 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
10 2
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 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.
9) 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.
9 1 1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
10 2 2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
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10) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually
configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
11) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal
object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder,
making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect model.
•• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain
about the battery model.
•• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery
(the positive side should face up).
•• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keep the configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
•• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing
may result in system malfunction.
•• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in
this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
2-1 Startup Screen

The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
A. The LOGO Screen (Default)
Function Keys
B. The POST Screen

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Copyright (C) 1984-2012, Award Software, Inc.
GA-78LMT-S2 R2 F1
Motherboard Model .
.
BIOS Version .
.
<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash Function Keys
09/20/2017-RS780L-SB710-7A66IG01C-00
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2-2 The Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow
keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu.
(Sample BIOS Version: F1c)
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software
 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
 Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password
 Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
 Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
 PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
 PC Health Status
ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
Change CPU's Clock & Voltage
•• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press <Ctrl>+<F1> to access more
advanced options.
•• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)
` F11: Save CMOS to BIOS
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles
(Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the
SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete.
` F12: Load CMOS from BIOS
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS
settings. First select the profile you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete.
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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
` IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Item Help
CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 2800Mhz Menu Level 
CPU NorthBridge Freq. [Auto] 2200Mhz
Core Performance Boost (Note) [Enabled]
CPB Ratio (Note) [Auto] 3100Mhz
Turbo CPB (Note) [Disabled]
CPU Host Clock Control [Auto]
x CPU Frequency(MHz) 200
PCIE Clock(MHz) [Auto]
HT Link Width [Auto]
HT Link Frequency [Auto] 2200Mhz
Set Memory Clock [Auto]
x Memory Clock x6.66 1333Mhz
` DRAM Configuration [Press Enter]
******** System Voltage Optimized ********
System Voltage Control [Auto]
x NorthBridge Volt Control Auto
x DDR3 Voltage Auto
x CPU Voltage Control Auto
x CPU NB VID Control Auto
Normal CPU Vcore 1.2375V
Normal CPU Vcore NB 1.1750V
: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory
and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to
alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings
may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
`` IGX Configuration
&& Internal Graphics Mode
Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller.

Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller.

UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory. (Default)
&& UMA Frame Buffer Size
Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller.
MS-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for display. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB.
&& Surround View
Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only when Init Display First
under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an AMD graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled)
&& VGA Core Clock control
Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto)
&& VGA Core Clock(MHz)
Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. This
item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual.
(Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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&& CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&& CPU NorthBridge Freq.
Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is
dependent on the CPU being installed.
&& Core Performance Boost (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU
performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled)
&& CPB Ratio (Note)
Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
(Default: Auto)
&& Turbo CPB (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled)
&& CPU Host Clock Control
Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust
the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note:
If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system
reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Auto)
&& CPU Frequency(MHz)
Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz.
This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual.
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specifications.
&& PCIE Clock(MHz)
Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz.
Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto)
&& HT Link Width
Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset.

Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default)
8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit.
16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit.
&& HT Link Frequency
Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset.

Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default)

x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz).
&& Set Memory Clock
Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Manual allows the memory clock control item below
to be configurable.

Auto Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. (Default)

Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable.
&& Memory Clock
This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. Options are: X4.00, X5.33,
X6.66, X8.00.
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`` DRAM Configuration
&& DCTs Mode
Allows you to set memory control mode.

Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel.

Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default)
&& DDR3 Timing Items
Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to be configurable.
Options are: Auto (default), Manual.
&& 1T/2T Command Timing
Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T.
&& CAS# latency
Options are: Auto (default), 4T~12T.
&& RAS to CAS R/W Delay
&& Row Precharge Time
&& Minimum RAS Active Time
&& TwTr Command Delay
&& Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3
Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.
&& Trfc1 for DIMM2, DIMM4
Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.
&& Write Recovery Time
Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T.
&& Precharge Time
&& Row Cycle Time
&& RAS to RAS Delay
&& Channel Interleaving

Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)
&& Rank Interleaving
Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)
&& DQS Training Control
Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS)
&& Memclock tri-stating
Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled)
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******** System Voltage Optimized ********
&& System Voltage Control
Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system
voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto)
&& DDR3 Voltage
Allows you to set memory voltage.

Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default)

1.500V ~ 1.900V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to 1.900V.
Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the
memory.
&& CPU Voltage Control
Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is
dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal)
Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.
&& CPU NB VID Control
Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as
required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal)
Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU.
&& Normal CPU Vcore
Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU.
&& Normal CPU Vcore NB
Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU North Bridge.
2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Oct 2 2017 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 3:10:24 PM Menu Level 
` IDE Channel 0 Master [None]

` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 766M
&& Date (mm:dd:yy)

Sets the system date.
&& Time (hh:mm:ss)
Sets the system time.
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&& IDE Channel 0, 1, 2 Master/Slave
Channel 0, 1, 2 Master/Slave; Extended IDE Drive
IDE
Options are:
•• None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the
detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
•• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default)
•• Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard
drive access mode is set to CHS.

Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large.

Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive.
&& Halt On
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.
Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default)
&& Memory
These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features
` IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Item Help
Load Line Control [Auto] Menu Level 
AMD C1E Support [Disabled]
AMD C6 Support (Note) [Enabled]
Virtualization [Disabled]
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto]
AMD APM Master Mode (Note) [Auto]
CPU core Control (Note) [Auto]
x One Core Per Compute Unit (Note) Disabled
x CPU core 1-2 (Note) Enabled
x CPU core 3-4 (Note) Enabled
` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
EFI CD/DVD Boot Option [Auto]
First Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Second Boot Device [CDROM]
Third Boot Device [USB-HDD]
Password Check [Setup]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]
Away Mode [Disabled]
Full Screen LOGO Show [Enabled]
Backup BIOS Image to HDD [Disabled]
Init Display First [PCI Slot]
&& IGX Configuration

The settings in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent
Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu.
&& Load Line Control
Enables or disables Load Line control. This item allows you to adjust Vdroop at different levels. Enabling
Load-Line Calibration may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load. Auto
lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
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&& AMD C1E Support
Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the power
consumption will be reduced during system halt state.

Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable
the hardware C1E function. If not, the BIOS will enable the software C1E function.

Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
&& AMD C6 Support (Note)
Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the
CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6
state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Enabled)
&& Virtualization
Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems
and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple
virtual systems. (Default: Disabled)
&& AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control

Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce
heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default)

Disabled Disables this function.
&& AMD APM Master Mode (Note)

Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default)

Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of the CPU cores and automatically
optimizes the CPU to its best performance level.

Disabled Disables this function.
&& CPU core Control
Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores.

Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU
being used). (Default)

Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core.
&& One Core Per Compute Unit (Note)
Enables or disables one core of each Compute Unit. If set to Enabled, each Compute Unit will operate
with only one core and the CPU core 3-4 items will become unconfigurable. This item is configurable only
when CPU core Control is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled)
&& CPU core 1-2 (Note)
This setting is fixed. CPU Core 1-2 is always enabled.
&& CPU core 3-4 (Note)
Allows you to enable/disable each Compute Unit respectively. If set to Disabled, both cores of the CPU
Unite will be disabled. This item is configurable only when One Core Per Compute Unit is set to Disabled.
(Default: Enabled)
&& Hard Disk Boot Priority
Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives.
Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key <+> (or <PageUp>) or the
minus key <-> (or <PageDown>) to move it up or down on the list. Press <Esc> to exit this menu when
finished.
&& EFI CD/DVD Boot Option
Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure
the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64-bit and
Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the
hard drive you install. (Default: Auto)
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&& First/Second/Third Boot Device
Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and
press <Enter> to accept. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM,
USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
&& Password Check
Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS
Main Menu.

Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default)

System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
&& HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard
drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings
when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled)
&& Away Mode
Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the
system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled)
&& Full Screen LOGO Show
Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays
normal POST message. (Default: Enabled)
&& Backup BIOS Image to HDD
Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be
recovered from this image file. (Default: Disabled)
&& Init Display First
Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics
card, or the onboard graphics.
Slot
PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default)

OnChipVGA Sets the onboard graphics as the first display.

PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.
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2-6 Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals
OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] Item Help
OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Menu Level 
x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type IDE
x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Press Enter
Onboard LAN Function [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
` SMART LAN [Press Enter]
Onboard Audio Function [Enabled]
USB Controllers [Enabled]
USB Legacy Function [Enabled]
USB Storage Function [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port [3F8/IRQ4]
&& OnChip SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)
&& OnChip SATA Type (SATA2 0~SATA2 3 connectors)
Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller.

Native IDE Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. Enable Native IDE mode
if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. (Default)

RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller.

AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface
(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug.
&& OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors)
This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI. Configures the operating
mode of the integrated SATA3 4~SATA3 5 connectors.

IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode.
(Default)
SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings.
As
`` OnChip SATA Port as ESP
&& Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP
This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI. Enabled will speed up the hot
plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled)
&& Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP
This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4/5
is set to As SATA Type. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device.
(Default: Disabled)
&& Onboard LAN Function

Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to
Disabled.
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&& Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default:
Disabled)
`` SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)
This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN
cable. This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short.
&& Onboard Audio Function
Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to
Disabled.
&& USB Controllers
Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled)
Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below.
&& USB Legacy Function
Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)
&& USB Storage Function
Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during
the POST. (Default: Enabled)
&& Onboard Serial Port
Enables or disables the onboard serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt.
Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.
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2-7 Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Item Help
Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] Menu Level 
USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled]
Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]
PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]
HPET Support [Enabled]
Power On By Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]
x KB Power ON Password Enter
AC Back Function [Soft-Off]
Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Everyday
x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0:0:0
ErP Support [Disabled]
&& ACPI Suspend Type

Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep
state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can
be resumed at any time.

S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In
S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1
state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working
state exactly where it was left off.
&& Soft-Off by Power button
Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.

Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)

Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.
&& USB Wake Up from S3
Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB
device. (Default: Enabled)
&& Modem Ring Resume
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that
supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled)
&& PME Event Wake Up
Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe
device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
(Default: Enabled)
&& HPET Support
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7 operating system. (Default: Enabled)
&& Power On By Mouse
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.


Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.
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&& Power On By Keyboard
Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event.
Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.


Password Set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on the system.
KEY
Any Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system.

Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system.
&& KB Power ON Password
Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password.
Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept.
To turn on the system, enter the password and press <Enter>.
Note: To cancel the password, press <Enter> on this item. When prompted for the password, press <Enter>
again without entering the password to clear the password settings.
&& AC Back Function
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.

Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.

Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
&& Power-On by Alarm
Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:

Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specifictime on each day or on a specificday in a month.

Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.
&& ErP Support
Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following functions will become unavailable: Power-On by
Alarm, PME event wake up, power on by mouse and power on by keyboard.
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2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help
Menu Level 
&& PCI1 IRQ Assignment

Auto BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot.
2-9 PC Health Status

PC Health Status
Hardware Thermal Control [Enabled] Item Help
Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Menu Level 
Case Opened No
Vcore 1.280V
DDR3 1.5V 1.500V
+12V 12.168V
+3.3V 3.397V
Current System Temperature 37oC
Current CPU Temperature 37oC
Current CPU FAN Speed 1264 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]
&& Hardware Thermal Control

Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and
ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled)
&& Reset Case Open Status

Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)

Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will
show "No" at next boot.
&& Case Opened
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
&& Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+12V/+3.3V
Displays the current system voltages.
&& Current System/CPU Temperature
Displays current System/CPU temperature.
&& Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Displays current CPU/system fan speed.
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&& CPU Warning Temperature
Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will
emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
&& CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan
connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)
&& CPU Smart FAN Control
Enables or disables the fan speed control function. Enabled allows the fan to run at different speed according
to the temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled,
CPU fan runs at full speed.full speed. (Default: Enabled)
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2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system
instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings
for the motherboard.
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS
defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>.
You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
&& Supervisor Password
When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to
Setup, you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes. When
the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password)
at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
&& User Password
When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user
password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor
password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the
BIOS settings but not to make changes.
To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press
<Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been
cancelled.
NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password first.
2-13 Save & Exit Setup

Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS
Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
2-14 Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made
in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.
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Chapter 3 Appendix
3-1 Configuring a RAID Set
RAID Levels
RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10
Minimum Number of
≥2 2 4
Hard Drives
Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives/2) *
Size of the smallest drive Size of the smallest drive
Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes
Before you begin

•• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives
with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.
•• Windows setup disk.
•• Motherboard driver disk.
•• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation)
•• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation)
Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA
port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus,
refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Steps:
1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).
Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. To enable RAID for the SATA2
0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors,
set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type.
2. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and
the BIOS version.
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. After the POST memory test begins and before
the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Option ROM
Utility". Press <Ctrl> + <F> to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. To create a new array, press <2> to enter the
Define LD Menu window, use the up or down arrow key to move to an item for further configuration. In the
following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.
Steps:
1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to select RAID 0.
2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default.
3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive.
4. Press the <SPACE> key or <Y> to change the Assignment option to Y. This action adds the drive to the
disk array. The Total Drv section will show the number of disks assigned.
5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The message in Figure 1 will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to
clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore this option.
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Fast Initialization Option has been selected
It will erase the MBR data of the disk.
<Press Ctrl-Y Key if you are sure to erase it>
<Press any other key to ignore this option>
Figure 1
6. Then, the window below will appear. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other
keys to set the array to its maximum capacity.
Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any
other key to use maximum capacity...
Figure 2
7. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to Define LD Menu where you will see the newly-created
array.
8. Press <Esc> to return to Main Menu and press <Esc> again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility.
Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install
the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. To copy the
RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP, copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder in the motherboard driver
disk to your floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the x64 folder.
Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

A. Installing Windows XP
Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the message
"Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA
RAID/AHCI driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver that suits your operating system. When
completed, proceed with the Windows XP installation.
B. Installing Windows 7
Restart your system to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Select
Load Driver. Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver.Then follow the
on-screen instructions to load the driver. The locations of the drivers for Windows 7 are as follows:
RAID driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7
RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A
AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86
AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64
After loading the driver, continue the OS installation.
3-2 Drivers Installation

•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system.
•• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive.
(If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the
optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that
are recommended to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the recommended
drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
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Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
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Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects
at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text.
Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations
for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety
requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our
natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse
most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE
and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric
and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected
separately, and disposed of properly.
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The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product
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For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
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When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional
waste collection administration for recycling.
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the
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Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the
energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including
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With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic
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quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are
disposed of properly.
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult a dealer or experienced TV/radio technician for help.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices / Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent
affecter son fonctionnement.
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GA-78LMT-S2 R2 Motherboard Layout............................................................................4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................5

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1-4 Installing the Memory

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)

Pin No. Definition

6) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

S0 On blinking when the system is in S1 sleep

PORT PORT S3/S4/S5 Off

(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more

•• RES (Reset Switch):

•• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):

8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

9) COM (Serial Port Header)

Short: Clear CMOS Values

11) BAT (Battery)

2-1 Startup Screen

B. The POST Screen

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults

ESC: Quit : Select Item F11: Save CMOS to BIOS

&& Channel Interleaving

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

` IDE Channel 0 Master [None]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K

&& Date (mm:dd:yy)

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

&& IGX Configuration

&& OnChip SATA Controller

&& Onboard LAN Function

&& ACPI Suspend Type

&& PCI1 IRQ Assignment

2-9 PC Health Status

&& Hardware Thermal Control

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

2-13 Save & Exit Setup

2-14 Exit Without Saving

Before you begin

Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller

B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS

Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

After loading the driver, continue the OS installation.

3-2 Drivers Installation

Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

WEEE Symbol Statement

GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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