Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2PT User manual

GA-78LMT-S2PT
User's Manual
Rev. 3102
12ME-78LMT2T-3102R

Motherboard
GA-78LMT-S2PT
Nov. 25, 2011
Nov. 25, 2011
Motherboard
GA-78LMT-S2PT

Copyright
©2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Layout............................................................................5
GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram ...............................................................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 7
1-2 Product Specications...................................................................................... 8
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 11
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 12
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 21
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 22
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 26
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 27
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 30
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 32
2-8 PnP/PCI Congurations ................................................................................. 34
2-9 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 34
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 35
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 36
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 36
2-13 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 37
2-14 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 37
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................38
Chapter 4 Appendix ......................................................................................................38
Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)................................................................................ 38
Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. 41

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GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Layout
* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
Box Contents
GA-78LMT-S2PT motherboard5
Motherboard driver disk5Two SATA cables5
User's Manual5I/O Shield5
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
AM3+
ATX
IDE
GA-78LMT-S2PT
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
DDR3_1 DDR3_2
BAT
F_PANEL
ATX_12V
SATA2
2 5
1 4
0 3
R_USB
CODEC
M_BIOS
COM
LTP
VGA
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
PCI
F_USB1F_USB2
SYS_FAN
CLR_CMOS
Atheros
GbE LAN
iTE
IT8720
AMD 760G
AMD SB710

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GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Block Diagram
Hyper Transport 3.0
AMD 760G
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)
Dual Channel Memory
PCI Bus
AM3+/AM3 CPU
1 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
DDR3 1333+/1066/800 MHz
COM Port
LPT Port
iTE
IT8720
LPC
Bus
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Dual BIOS
8 USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
6 SATA 3Gb/s
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel AMD SB710
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
LAN
RJ45
Atheros
GbE LAN
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
x16
1 PCI Express x1
x1
GFX CLK (100 MHz)
D-Sub
Line-Out (Front Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out)
Line-In (Rear Speaker Out)
CODEC

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1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.•
Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty•
sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before•
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make•
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.•
It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic•
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an•
electrostatic shielding container.
Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power 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 certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications
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.)
Hyper Transport
Bus 4400 MT/s
Chipset North Bridge: AMD 760G
South Bridge: AMD SB710
Memory 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1333+/1066/800 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
Audio Realtek HD codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* To congure 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 1 x Atheros 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 PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI slot
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB South Bridge:
- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available
through the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
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 Clear CMOS jumper

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Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x serial port
1 x parallel 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/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU fan speed control
* Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU
cooler you install.
BIOS 2 x 16 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
Support for Download Center
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart Recovery
Support for Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Cloud OC
Support 3TB+ Unlock
Support for Q-Share
Bundled
Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System Support for Microsoft®Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.6cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information
without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.•
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the•
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.•
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.•
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage•
of the CPU may occur.
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended •
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
AM3+/AM3 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes CPU Pin One
AM3+ Socket
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of
the Socket

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.1.
When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of2.
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1
Channel 1: DDR3_2
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the•
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the•
memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.•
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came•
with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an•
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
DDR3_1 DDR3_2

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
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.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also called
a printer port.
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.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash 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.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your •
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent•
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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 conguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To congure 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.

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1-7 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.•
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power•
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has•
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5
6) F_PANEL
7) F_AUDIO
8) F_USB1/F_USB2
9) IDE
10) CLR_CMOS
11) BAT
1
2
9
3
10 4
7
11 5
8 6

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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
ATX:
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply is turned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly
supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 -5V
9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V
1
3
2
4

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), 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.
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 conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.•
CPU_FAN:
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
5) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB710 South Bridge)
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 South Bridge supports RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 4, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on
conguring a RAID array.
Please connect the L-shaped end of the
SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration 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 conguration requires four hard drives.•
7
7
7
1
1
1
DEBUG
PORT
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
2 5
1 4
0 3
SATA2

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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.
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.
PW•(Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure 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):
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.
HD•(Hard Drive Activity LED)
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):
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.
CI•(Chassis Intrusion Header):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
MSG/PWR•(Message/Power/Sleep LED):
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).
MSG- PW- SPEAK+ SPEAK-
MSG+ PW+
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Power LED
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR-
PWR+
Message/Power/
Sleep LED
Chassis
Intrusion Header
Power
Switch Speaker

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7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition 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.
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.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 GND
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 GND
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
8) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
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.
Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V)
2 Power (5V)
3 USB DX-
4 USB DY-
5 USB DX+
6 USB DY+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
10
9
2
1
10
9
2
1

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10) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) 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.
9) 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 conguring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the
device manufacturers.)
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 congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS
congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
2
40
1
39

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11) BAT (Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, 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:
Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.1.
Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.2.
(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.)
Replace the battery.3.
Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.4.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.•
Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion 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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To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS
Setup program.
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.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current •
version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with
caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing 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/
clearing 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):
B. The POST Screen
Motherboard Model
BIOS Version
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc.
GA-78LMT-S2PT E2
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<DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
11/04/2011-RS780L-SB710-7A66CG0PC-00
Function Keys
Function Keys