Gigabyte Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PT (rev.4.2) User Manual - English (version 4201)
Summary
This comprehensive guide is essential reading for owners of the GA-78LMT-S2PT motherboard. It walks users through every stage of system setup, covering detailed hardware installation—including CPU and memory mounting—and advanced BIOS configuration. Whether you are a novice building your first PC or an experienced technologist optimizing performance, this manual provides step-by-step instructions on everything from basic driver installation to managing complex power settings. Protect your machine's stability and maximize its potential by following these detailed guidelines.
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GA-78LMT-S2PT
User's Manual Rev. 4201 12ME-78LMT2T-4201R
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GA-78LMT-S2PT User's Manual Rev. 4201 12ME-78LMT2T-4201R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are...
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Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard GA-78LMT-S2PT Jan. 8, 2016 Jan. 8, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally r...
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Table of Contents GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Layout ............................................................................4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..........................................
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GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS LP ATX_12V Socket AM3+ ATX Su pe r I /O R_USB USB_LAN GA-78LMT-S2PT AUDIO AMD 760G DD R3 _1 F_AUDIO DD R3 _2 PCIEX16 SA TA Realtek® PCIEX1 AMD SB710 SATA...
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processor - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport...
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x serial port 1 x parallel port 1 x D-Sub port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Microphone) I...
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1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) A...
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The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_1 Channel B: DDR3_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines...
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Line In Jack (Blue) The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-...
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1-7 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 7) F_AUDIO 2) ATX 8) F_USB1/F_USB2 3) CPU_FAN 9) IDE 4) SYS_FAN 10) CLR_CMOS 5) SATA2 0/1/2/3/4/5 11) BAT 6) F_PANEL Read the following guidelines before connecting ...
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DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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 mo...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) DE BU DE BU The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), and a 3-pin system fan header (SYS_FAN). PO ...
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6) 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 assignme...
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7) 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. Mak...
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9) 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 wis...
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11) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the batt...
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl>...
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2-2 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-m...
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2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Item Help CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 3500Mhz Men...
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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....
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Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. Options are: X3.33, X4.00, X5.33, X6.66, X8.00 and X9.33. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T, 14T, 16T. Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 4T~10T. Row Cycle Time Options are: Auto (default), 10T~56T. RAS to RAS Delay Op...
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2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Jan 6 2016 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 17:16:24 Menu Level ` IDE Channel ...
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2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features IGX Configuration [Press Enter] Item Help Load Line Control [Auto] Menu Level ` AMD C1E Supp...
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AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the power consumption will be reduced during system halt state. Auto If a CPU that supports ha...
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EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT p...
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2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On Chip SATA Controller [Enabled] Item Help On Chip SATA Type [Native IDE] Menu Level ` x On...
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Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when On Chip SATA Type is set to AHCI and On Chip SATA Type Port4/5 is set to As SATA Type. Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of t...
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2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Item Help Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] Menu Level ` US...
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Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables t...
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2-8 Pn P/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2012 Award Software Pn P/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help Menu Level ` : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Valu...
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Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will ...
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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 BI...
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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...
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Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Drivers Installation Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optic...
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Steps: 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to select RAID 0. 2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default. 3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down a...
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Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthoriz...
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea...
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Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Market...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 8.92 MB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check my motherboard's revision number?
The revision number is labeled as 'REV: X.X.' on the board.
Where can I find product-related information?
Visit the official GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com.
What should I read before using this product?
Carefully read the User's Manual to assist in product use.
How do I install an expansion card?
Refer to Chapter 1, Section 1-5: Installing an Expansion Card for detailed instructions.