Gigabyte GA-M52LT-D3P User manual

GA-M52LT-D3P
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom™II processor/AMD Athlon™II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-M52LD3P-3001R

Motherboard
Jan. 10, 2011
Jan. 10, 2011
Motherboard
GA-M52LT-D3P
GA-M52LT-D3P

Copyright
©2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with-
out prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating
motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-M52LT-D3P Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................7
GA-M52LT-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram..................................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 Product Specications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................12
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................14
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 15
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration .....................................................................15
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................16
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 17
1-6 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 18
1-7 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 20
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................29
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 30
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 31
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 33
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 36
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 38
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 40
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 42
2-8 PnP/PCI Congurations ................................................................................. 44
2-9 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 45
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 47
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 47
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 48
2-13 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 49
2-14 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 49

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................51
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 51
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 52
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 52
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 53
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 53
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 54
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................55
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 55
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 58
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................58
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................61
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 62
4-4 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................65
5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)..................................................................... 65
5-1-1 Conguring the Onboard SATA Controller..............................................................65
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette .....................................................................70
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID Driver and Operating System.........................................71
5-2 Conguring Audio Input and Output............................................................... 75
5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...................................................................75
5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/Out......................................................................................77
5-2-3 Conguring Microphone Recording........................................................................79
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder .....................................................................................81
5-3 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 82
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................82
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................83

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Box Contents
GA-M52LT-D3P motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable
One SATA cable
I/O Shield
Optional Items
Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)
•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-M52LT-D3P Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN
Socket AM3
ATX
GA-M52LT-D3P
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
PCIEX1_1
IDE
DDR3_1
DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_4
F_PANEL
SYS_FAN
iTE IT8720
ATX_12V
NVIDIA® nForce
520LE
PCI3
PCI4
USB_LAN
CODEC
PWR_FAN
PCIEX1_2
Realtek
RTL8201EL
COAXIAL
COMA
R_USB
PCIEX16
SPDIF_I
SPDIF_O
F_USB1
FDD
B_BIOSM_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
LPT
F_USB2
BAT
PCI1
PCI2
SATA2_1
SATA2_0
KB_MS

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GA-M52LT-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Floppy
COM Port
Hyper Transport
NVIDIA®
nForce 520LE
PCI Express Bus
iTE
IT8720
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
8 USB 2.0/1.1
LPC
Bus
Dual Channel Memory
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
2 SATA 3Gb/s
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1x1
2 PCI Express x1
PCI Bus
4 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
LAN
Realtek
RTL8201EL
RJ45
DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz
AM3 CPU
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
Dual BIOS
LPT Port

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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, 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 com-
ponents 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 sup-
ply 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 hard-
ware 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 sys-
tem 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 Support for AM3 processors:
AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport
Bus 2000 MT/s
Chipset NVIDIA®nForce 520LE
Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Audio Realtek ALC889/892 codec
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN Realtek RTL8201EL chip (10/100 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
4 x PCI slots
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE
devices
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1
iTE IT8720 chip:
- 1 x oppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 oppy disk drive
USB Chipset:
- Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x oppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector

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Internal
Connectors
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x parallel port
1 x serial port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker
Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on
the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS 2 x 8 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 Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled
Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System Support for Microsoft®Windows 7/Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.6cm
* 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 and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 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. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
age 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, graph-
ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
AM3 CPU
AM3 Socket
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes CPU Pin One
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 1:
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
Step 2:
Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark
on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make
sure that the CPU pins t perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is
positioned into its socket, place one nger down on the middle of the
CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked
position.
• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the
power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
• Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot t in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the
CPU orientation if this occurs.
CPU Socket
Locking Lever

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the
GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
Step 3:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug
on one side of the retention frame. On the other
side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler
clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the reten-
tion frame.
Step 4:
Turn the cam handle from the left side to the
right side (as the picture above shows) to lock
into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation
manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU
fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored
DDR3 sockets for optimum performance.
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 direc-
tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
If two memory modules are to be installed, it is rec-
ommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and
DDR3_2 sockets.
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
DS/SS DS/SS - - - -
- - - - DS/SS DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
Two Modules
Four Modules
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four 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. En-
abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table

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A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly
install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module
on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your n-
gers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and
insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install
DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Slot
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from
the slot.

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1-6 Back Panel Connectors
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.
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.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
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 key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 100 Mbps data rate. The following de-
scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
• 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.
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection LED:
State Description
On LAN link is established
Off LAN link is not established
Activity LEDConnection LED
LAN Port
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio conguration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

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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.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be recongured to per-
form different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to
the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio
conguration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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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.
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5
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) PWR_FAN
6) FDD
7) IDE
8) SATA2_0/1
9) F_PANEL
10) F_AUDIO
11) CD_IN
12) SPDIF_I
13) SPDIF_O
14) F_USB1/F_USB2
15) CLR_CMOS
16) BAT
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10
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13
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15
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