Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H User Manual page 21

A. Dual Display Configurations:
This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below
shows the supported dual display configurations.
Dual Combination
Display DVI-D + D-Sub
DVI-D + HDMI
HDMI + D-Sub
B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:
In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the
recommended system requirements (or better) below.
CPU: AMD Athlon
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Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled
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BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"
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"Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)
Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or above (Note: Please ensure Hardware
•
Acceleration is enabled )
File Format
Non-protected contents
HD-DVD
Blu-ray
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical
audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in
connector.
USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
IEEE 1394a Port
The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth
and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.
eSATA 3Gb/s Port
The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s
standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.
Supported or Not
Yes
No
Yes
LE1620 or above processor
TM
Suitable Resolution
Windows Vista
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
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