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Hardware Installation - 28 -
14) CLR_CMOS (Clearing 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, place a jumper cap on the two pins to
temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few
seconds.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear-
ing the CMOS values.
After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the
jumper cap from the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.
After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De-
faults)ormanuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup," for BIOS
congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
13) COM (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op-
tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
PinNo. Denition
1 NDCD-
2 NSIN
3 NSOUT
4 NDTR-
5 GND
6 NDSR-
7 NRTS-
8 NCTS-
9 NRI-
10 No Pin
1
2
9
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Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.8 V
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
USB 2.0 connectors4
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of EATX power connectors1
Special features@BIOS Download Center Q-Flash EasyTune (Note 5) Xpress Install Xpress Recovery2 Virtual Dual BIOS
Controller interface typeiTE IT8718
Headphone outputs3
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports0
Audio chipRealtek ALC888
Motherboard chipsetAMD 740G
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista/XP/ME/9X
RAID levels0, 1
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth234 mm
Width244 mm

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