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GA-78LMT-USB3
User's Manual
Rev. 4101
12ME-78LTUB3-4101R

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  • Page 1 GA-78LMT-USB3 User's Manual Rev. 4101 12ME-78LTUB3-4101R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Motherboard Revision

    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 specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout ................5 GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram ..............6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................7 Installation Precautions ................... 7 1-2 Product Specifications ..................8 Installing the CPU ..................10 Installing the Memory ..................11 Installing an Expansion Card ................11 Back Panel Connectors ................. 12 Internal Connectors ..................

  • Page 5: Ga-78Lmt-Usb3 Motherboard Layout

    GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB SYS_FAN ATX_12V AM3+ R_USB30 SATA2 Etron USB_LAN EJ168 AUDIO AMD 760G Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 B_BIOS AMD SB710 GA-78LMT-USB3 PCIEX1 M_BIOS Etron SATA2 CODEC EJ168 CLR_CMOS F_USB30 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL Box Contents 5 GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard...

  • Page 6: Ga-78Lmt-Usb3 Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-78LMT-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz AM3+/AM3 CPU Dual Channel Memory 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Etron Etron GFX CLK (100 MHz)

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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. •...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    Dual channel memory architecture Š Support for DDR3 1333+ (O.C.)/1066 MHz memory modules Š (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Š 1 x D-Sub port...
  • Page 9 Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š Connectors 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors Š 1 x IDE connector Š 1 x CPU fan header Š 1 x system fan header Š...

  • Page 10: Installing The Cpu

    * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

  • Page 11: Installing 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.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    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.
  • Page 13 A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports: DVI-D, HDMI, and HDMI. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations. Dual Display Combination Supported or Not D-Sub + DVI-D D-Sub + HDMI DVI-D + HDMI B. Playback of Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below.

  • Page 14: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_AUDIO SPDIF_O CPU_FAN F_USB30 SYS_FAN F_USB1/F_USB2 SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL 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.
  • Page 15 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 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, first 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.
  • Page 16 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. 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.
  • Page 17 6) 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).

  • Page 18: Front Panel Header

    8) 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. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED...
  • Page 19 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition 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. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
  • Page 20 11) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. F_USB30 F_AUDIO(H) Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition VBUS SSRX1- SSRX1+ SSTX2+ SSTX1- SSTX2- SSTX1+ BIOS SSRX2+ DB_PORT SSRX2- VBUS No Pin Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
  • Page 21 13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCD- NSIN NSOUT NDTR- NDSR- NRTS- NCTS- NRI- No Pin...

  • Page 22: Clear Cmos Jumper

    15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. 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.

  • Page 24: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: D1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 25: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help ` IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Menu Level ` CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 2800Mhz CPU NorthBridge Freq. [Auto] 2000Mhz Core Performance Boost (Note) [Enabled] (Note) CPB Ratio [Auto] 3100Mhz Turbo CPB...

  • Page 26: Cpu Clock Ratio

    & Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) & Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of the onboard graphics output from the D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for output, depending on to Auto which port the display device is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI.

  • Page 27: Memory Clock

    & HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) Auto Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). x1~x10 &...
  • Page 28 & TwTr Command Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T. & Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. & Trfc1 for DIMM2, DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. & Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T.

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Features

    & CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. &...

  • Page 30: Advanced Bios Features

    Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large. Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity & Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Options are: "All Errors,"...

  • Page 31: Cpu Core

    & AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce Auto heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disables this function. Disabled & CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) &...

  • Page 32: Integrated Peripherals

    & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) & Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. OnChipVGA PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display.

  • Page 33: Onboard Audio Function

    & OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Item Help Port0 as ESP [Disabled] Menu Level `` Port1 as ESP [Disabled] Port2 as ESP [Disabled] Port3 as ESP [Disabled] x Port4 as ESP Disabled x Port5 as ESP Disabled...

  • Page 34: Power Management Setup

    & R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) & USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. &...

  • Page 35: Acpi Suspend Type

    & ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep S1(POS) state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default).

  • Page 36: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    & AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. T he system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Soft-Off The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Full-On The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Memory & Power-On by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month) Alarm: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. & ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Item Help PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level ...

  • Page 37: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    & Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled) & Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Disabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will Enabled...

  • Page 38: Load Optimized Defaults

    2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ` Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 39: Save & Exit Setup

    2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y ` Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ` Power Management Setup...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install"...

  • Page 41: Sata Controller Mode In Bios Setup

    B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Steps: 1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. To enable RAID for the SATA2 0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID.
  • Page 42 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. To copy the RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP, copy all files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder in the motherboard driver disk to your floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the x64 folder. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System A. Installing Windows XP Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the message "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver.

  • Page 43: Regulatory Statements

    Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
  • Page 44 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System •...

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