Gigabyte Ga-78lmt-usb3 Manual

							
GA-78LMT
Users Manual
Rev  
						

							MotherboardGA-78LMT-USB3
Apr. 12, 2013
Apr. 12, 2013
MotherboardGA-78LMT-USB3
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 „In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's\
 Manual.
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the 
revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision befo\
re updating motherboard BIOS, 
drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example: 
						

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Table of Contents
GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................\
...4
GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram ...............................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
.............6
1-1 Installation Precautions ....................................................................................6
1-2 Product Specifications ......................................................................................7
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................9
1-4 Installing the Memory .......................................................................................9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card .........................................................................10
1-6 Back Panel Connectors ..................................................................................10
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................12
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup ........................................................................\
..........................17
2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................18
2-2  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ........................................................................19
2-3 Standard CMOS Features ..............................................................................22
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................................23
2-5 Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................25
2-6 Power Management Setup .............................................................................27
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................................................28
2-8 PC Health Status ............................................................................................29
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................................................................................30
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................30
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ......................................................................30
2-12 Save & Exit Setup ..........................................................................................30
2-13  Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................30
Chapter 3  Appendix ........................................................................\
..............................31
3-1 Drivers Installation ..........................................................................................31
3-2 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .....................................................................31
Regulatory Statements ..............................................................................................33
Contact Us .......................................................................................................\
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GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout
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.
Box Contents
 5GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard
 5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables
 5User's Manual 5One IDE cable
 5I/O Shield
KB_MS_USBCPU_FAN
AM3+
AT X
IDE
GA-78LMT-USB3
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR3_4DDR3_2DDR3_3DDR3_1
B AT
ATX_12V
S ATA 2
S ATA 2
R_USB30
CODEC
M_BIOS
DVIVGA
HDMI
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
PCI
F_USB30
F_USB2F_PANELF_USB1
SYS_FAN
LPTSPDIF_OCOM
CLR_CMOS
Realtek® GbE LAN
VIA® VL805
AMD 760G
AMD SB710
2301
54
iTE® Super I/O  
						

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GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
iTE® Super I/O
PS/2 KB/Mouse
COM
LPTLPC Bus
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer 
Speaker Out)
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
CODEC
Hyper Transport 3.0
orAMD 760G
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)
Dual Channel Memory
PCI Bus
AM3+/AM3 CPU
1 PCI
PCI CLK (33 MHz)
DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz
Dual BIOS
8 USB 2.0/1.16 SATA 3Gb/s
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE ChannelAMD SB710
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
x16
1 PCI Express x1
x1x1
GFX CLK (100 MHz)
HDMI
DVI-D
D-Sub
x1
4 USB 3.0/2.0
VIA® VL805
Realtek® GbE LAN
RJ45
LAN
S/PDIF Out
Switch  
						

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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 motherb\
oard.
 •Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial N\
umber) 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 connect\
ors.
 •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 ŠAM3+ Socket:- AMD AM3+ processor- AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus Š4400 MT/s
Chipset ŠNorth Bridge: AMD 760G ŠSouth Bridge: AMD SB710
Memory Š4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 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. ŠDual channel memory architecture ŠSupport for DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard 
Graphics
North Bridge:-  1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200*   The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.-  1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200*   Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.-  Support for DirectX 10
Audio ŠVIA® VT2021 codec ŠHigh Definition Audio Š2/4/5.1/7.1-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. ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN ŠRealtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 Š1 x PCI Express x1 slot(All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Š1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface ŠSouth Bridge:-    1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33-   6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors-   Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB ŠChipset:-   8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) ŠVIA® VL805 chip:-   4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
Internal 
Connectors
 Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Š1 x IDE connector Š1 x CPU fan header Š1 x system fan header  
						

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Internal 
Connectors
 Š1 x front panel header Š1 x front panel audio header Š1 x S/PDIF Out header Š1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š1 x serial port header Š1 x parallel port header Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel Connectors Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š1 x D-Sub port Š1 x DVI-D port Š1 x HDMI port Š2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports Š4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š1 x RJ-45 port Š3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware 
Monitor
 ŠSystem voltage detection ŠCPU/System temperature detection ŠCPU/System fan speed detection ŠCPU overheating warning ŠCPU/System fan fail warning ŠCPU/System fan speed control*   Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS Š2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠUse of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠSupport for DualBIOS™
 ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features ŠSupport for @BIOS ŠSupport for Q-Flash ŠSupport for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠSupport for Download Center ŠSupport for Xpress Install ŠSupport for EasyTune* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠSupport for Smart Recovery2 ŠSupport for Auto Green ŠSupport for ON/OFF Charge ŠSupport for Q-Share
Bundled Software ŠNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System ŠSupport for Windows 7/XP
Form Factor ŠMicro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
*   GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.*   Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" \
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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 in\
stalling 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 CPULocate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and\
 the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Dual	Channel	Memory	ConfigurationThis 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_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
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 me\
mory modules.) •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling 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.
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 in\
stalled.2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is r\
ecommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3\
 sockets for optimum performance.
AM3+ SocketA Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the SocketAM3+/AM3 CPUA Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One  
						

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion c\
ard: •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
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/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
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)
The  DVI-D  port  conforms  to  the  DVI-D  specification  and  supports  a  maximum  resolution  of  1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). 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 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on t\
he monitor being used.
 •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.
(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.
A.	Dual	Display	Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations.
Dual Display CombinationSupported or Not
D-Sub + DVI-DYe s
D-Sub + HDMIYe s
DVI-D + HDMINo
 •After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.) •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.)