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Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H User Manual

Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H
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Block Diagram
PS/2 KB or Mouse
Floppy
LPT Port
COM Port
Hyper Transport 3.0
AMD 785G
AMD SB710
PCI Express Bus
IT8718
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)
GFX CLK (100 MHz)
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
Dual BIOS
12 USB Ports
LPC
Bus
DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz
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
6 SATA 3Gb/s
LAN
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1 x1x1x1
3 PCI Express x1
(Note 2)
PCI Bus
2 PCI
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
AM3 CPU
RTL8111C
RJ45
D-Sub
DVI-D or
HDMI
(Note 1)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x16x4
1 PCI Express x16
1 PCI Express x4
(Note 2)
(Note 1) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
(Note 2) The PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots share bandwidth with the PCIEX4_1 slot. When the PCIEX4_1
slot is populated with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots become unavailable.
TSB43AB23
3 IEEE 1394a

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketSocket AM3
Processor manufacturerAMD
USB 2.0 connectors3
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors1
Controller interface typeSATA
Controller 2nd interface typeIDE
eSATA ports quantity0
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.
Motherboard chipsetAMD 785G
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista/ XP
RAID levels0, 1, 1+0, JBOD
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111C
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth229 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Product Information

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

Optional Items

Lists optional accessories available for purchase with the motherboard.

Motherboard Overview

GA-MA785GT-UD3H Motherboard Layout

Visual guide to the physical components and connectors on the motherboard.

Block Diagram

Illustrates the system architecture and component interconnections.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.

Installing the CPU

Detailed procedure for correctly seating the CPU in its socket.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler and connecting its fan.

Installing the Memory

Guide on how to install memory modules into the motherboard.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Explains how to configure memory for dual-channel performance.

Installing a Memory

Step-by-step instructions for inserting memory modules into DIMM slots.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards into PCI or PCIe slots.

Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration

Guide to configuring the system for ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology.

Back Panel Connectors

Description of all ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors

Details on internal headers and connectors for system components.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Screens displayed during the system's initial boot-up process.

The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS Setup program's main interface and navigation.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU, memory, and voltage tuning.

Standard CMOS Features

Basic system settings like date, time, and IDE/SATA configuration.

Advanced BIOS Features

Configuration for boot order, system passwords, and other advanced features.

Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard devices such as LAN, Audio, USB, and IDE/SATA controllers.

Power Management Setup

Options for configuring system power states and wake-up events.

PnP/PCI Configurations

Settings for Plug and Play and PCI resource allocation.

PC Health Status

Monitoring of system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores the BIOS to the safest, most stable default settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Restores the BIOS to the optimal default settings for performance.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Enables setting passwords for BIOS access and system startup.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exits the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing essential motherboard chipset drivers.

Application Software

Information about bundled Gigabyte utilities and free software.

Technical Manuals

Access to application guides and motherboard manuals.

Contact

Contact information for Gigabyte support and branches.

System

Displays basic system information about the installed hardware.

Download Center

Links to Gigabyte's website for downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and software.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data backup and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS firmware.

EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and fan control.

Easy Energy Saver

Technology for optimizing power consumption and saving energy.

Q-Share

Tool for easy data sharing between computers on a network.

Time Repair

Utility for backing up and restoring system data using Volume Shadow Copy.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives.

Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

Instructions for creating a bootable disk with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Guide to installing the operating system with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Rebuilding an Array

Process for restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in a RAID array.

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Setup for motherboard audio jacks, including speaker and microphone configuration.

Configuring S/PDIF In/Out

Instructions for connecting and configuring digital S/PDIF audio devices.

Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function

Enabling advanced audio effects using Dolby Home Theater technology.

Configuring Microphone Recording

Steps to set up and configure microphone input for recording.

Using the Sound Recorder

Basic guide on how to record and play audio using the Sound Recorder.

Troubleshooting

Section for resolving common system startup and operational issues.

Regulatory Statements

Legal notices and environmental compliance information for the product.

Contact Us

Gigabyte Global Service System

Information on how to submit technical or sales inquiries via the online service system.

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