Gigabyte GA-MF3 Manuale utente

GA-MF3

AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-MF3-1002R

* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste

and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!

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Motherboard

GA-MF3

Nov. 23, 2006

Motherboard

GA-MF3

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Notice

The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any

means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to

change without prior notice.

Product Manual Classification

In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the

following:

For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the

product.

For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the

"Product User Manual".

For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the

"Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information

you need.

For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw

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Table of Contents

ItemChecklist ................................................................................................................. 6

OptionalAccessories ...................................................................................................... 6

GA-MF3 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................................ 7

Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9

1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 12

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12

1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 13

1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17

1-7 ConnectorsIntroduction .................................................................................. 18

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :D12) ...................................................... 30

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34

2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 36

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 41

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 43

2-8 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 44

2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 44

2-10 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 45

2-11 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 45

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47

3-2 SoftwareApplication ....................................................................................... 48

3-3 SoftwareInformation ....................................................................................... 48

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 49

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 51

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 51

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 51

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 52

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 54

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 63

4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 73

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 79

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Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1

SATA Cable x 1

I/O Shield

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)

6-Channel Audio Combo Kit (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPAUD-12)

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GA-MF3 Motherboard Layout

GA-MF3

ATX

Socket AM2

nVIDIA®

nForceTM 3 250

KB_MS

ATX_12V

BATTERY

IDE1

DDRII1

DDRII2

CLR_CMOS

COMA

IDE2

LPT

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

COMB

R_USB

RTL

8201

USB

LAN

CD_IN

CPU_FAN

AUX_IN

SUR_CEN

SYS_FAN

SPDIF_IO

PCI5

PCI4

PCI3

PCI2

PCI1

AGP

SATA0_SB SATA1_SB

CODEC

IT8716

FDD

BIOS

F_USB2

F_USB1

F_PANEL

PWR_LED

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Block Diagram

Line-Out

MIC

Line-In

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

Hyper Transport Bus

nVIDIA®

nForce3 250

DDRII 667/533 MHz DIMM

24 MHz

33 MHz

IT8716

2 Serial ATA

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

5 PCI

PCI Bus

8 USB Ports

Dual Channel Memory

Floppy

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LPT Port

AGP Slot

4X / 8X

LPC BUS

CODEC

RJ45

RTL8201

BIOS

COM Ports

AGP CLK

(66 MHz)

LAN

AC97 Link

AMD

Socket AM2

CPU

Hardware Installation- 9 -

English

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please

follow the instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components

(CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic

pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector

fromthe motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers

are required for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the

information in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with

the motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard

or within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

Chapter 1Hardware Installation

GA-MF3 Motherboard - 10 -

English

1-2 Feature Summary

CPU Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core /

AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM processor

Front Side Bus 1600 MHz

Chipset nVIDIA®nForce3 250

LAN Realtek RTL8201 phy (10/100 Mbit)

Audio Onboard Realtek ALC655 CODEC chip

Supports Jack Sensing function

Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio (Note 1)

Supports S/PDIF In/Out connection

Supports CD In connection

Supports AUX In connection

Storage nVIDIA®nForce3 250 chipset

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices

- 2 IDE connectors with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133 support,

allowing connection of 4 IDE devices

- 2 SATA connectors, allowing connection of 2 SATA devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0) and mirroring (RAID 1) for Serial ATA

O.S Support Microsoft Windows®2000/XP

Memory 2 DDRII DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4 GB memory)

Supports dual channel DDRII 667/533 DIMMs

Supports 1.8V DDRII DIMMs

Expanstion Slots 1 AGP slot

5 PCI slots

Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector

1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 floppy connector

2 IDE connectors

2 SATA 1.5Gb/s connectors

1 CPU fan connector

1 system fan connector

1 front panel connector

1 front audio connector

1 CD In connector

1 S/PDIF In/Out connector

1 AUX In connector

 1 surround center connector

2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable

1 power LED connector

1 Chassis Intrusion connector

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