Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H User Manual page 20

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
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 Phenom
• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled
• BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"
"Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)
• Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware
Acceleration is enabled.)
• HDCP compliant monitor(s)
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specifictation. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Front Speaker Out, 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-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need connect with the port of HD Audio standard via
front panel and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the
instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configur-
ing 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first 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.
GA-MA74GM-S2H Motherboard
Combination Supported or Not
TM X3 processor or above
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gpbs data rate
Green 100 Mpbs data rate
Off 10 Mpbs data rate
Yes
No
Yes
Activity LED:
State
Blinking
Off
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Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring