Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H specification

Unique Features			Support for @BIOS
		Support for Download Center
		Support for Q-Flash
		Support for EasyTune (Note 2)
		Support for Xpress Install
		Support for Xpress Recovery2
		Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
	Bundled Software	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System		Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP
Form Factor			Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm

(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.

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Gigabyte GA-73PVM-S2H user manual

Contents

GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Copyright DisclaimerDocumentation Classifications Identifying Your Motherboard Revision Table of Contents Regulatory Statements Box Contents GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Installation Precautions Product Specifications CPU 4 Mbit flash Page Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Installing the CPU CPU Socket Lever Installing the CPU Cooler Installing the Memory Installing a Memory Installing an Expansion Card PCI Express x16 Graphics Card Support List Gigabyte GV-RX30HM128D Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortSub Port DVI-D Port Optical S/PDIF Out Connector USB PortIeee 1394a Port ESATA 3Gb/s Port Dual Display Configurations Mic In Jack PinkPlayback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs Internal Connectors IDE Coma SATAII0/1/2 LPT Pwrled Battery Clrcmos Fpanel GND FDD Floppy Disk Drive Connector CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Headers IDE IDE Connector SATAII0/1/2 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors Pwrled System Power LED Header Battery Fpanel Front Panel Header Cdin CD In Connector Faudio Front Panel Audio Header Spdifio S/PDIF In/Out Header FUSB1/FUSB2/FUSB3 USB Headers, Yellow 15 F11394 Ieee 1394a Header, Gray Coma Serial Port Header LPT Parallel Port Header CI Chassis Intrusion Header Clrcmos Clearing Cmos Jumper GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Bios Setup Following screen may appear when the computer boots Startup Screen Sample Bios Version F4a Bios Setup Program Function KeysMain Menu „ Standard Cmos Features „ Advanced Bios Features„ Power Management Setup „ PnP/PCI Configurations Date TimeIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 2/3 Master/Slave Floppy 3 Mode Support Drive aHalt on Memory Hard Disk Boot Priority First/Second/Third Boot DevicePassword Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Limit Cpuid Max. to 3 Note No-Execute Memory Protect NoteCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note IDE Prefetch Mode SATA-II RAID ConfigOn-Chip IDE Channel0 NV Serial-ATA Controller Onchip Sata Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMSATA-II Pri-Master RAID SATA-II Pri-Slave RAID Smart LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function When No LAN Cable Is Attached Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMALegacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnUSB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on Password PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPCI 2 IRQ Assignment Reset Case Open Status Current System/CPU TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Case Opened CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU Smart FAN ControlSystem Smart FAN Control FSB & Memory Config MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Parameters/ Setting/ Current Value FSB-Memory Clock ModeCurrent CPU Freq, MHz FSB-Memory Ratio Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Drivers Installation Installing Chipset Drivers Software Applications Driver CD Information Hardware Information Contact Us GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 Before You BeginSystem Requirements Installation and Configuration Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard DrivePage Accessing Xpress Recovery2 Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Removing the BackupExiting Xpress Recovery2 Bios Update Utilities Updating the Bios with the Q-Flash Utility Updating the Bios Page Updating the Bios with the @BIOS Utility Installing and Using @BIOSOptions and Instructions Update the Bios without Using the Internet Update Function EasyTune EasyTune 5 Interface Button Information Table Windows Vista ReadyBoost Configuring Sata Hard Drives Configuring the Onboard Sata ControllerTo configure Sata hard drives, follow the steps below Installing Sata hard drives in your computer Configuring Sata controller mode in Bios Setup RAID Configuring RAID set in RAID Bios Appendix YES BBS Required for Ahci and RAID Mode Making a Sata RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Installing the Sata RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Installing Windows XP Select Nvidia nForce Storage Controller and press Enter Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Installing Windows Vista Note \Chipset\IDE\Vista\MCP7364\IDE\WinVista64\sataraidPage Configuring Audio Input and Output Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioConfiguring Speakers Configuring Sound Effect Activating an AC97 Front Panel Audio ModuleMuting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable Optional Installing the S/PDIF In and Out CablePdif Pdif out Configuring S/PDIF out Configuring Microphone Recording Appendix Using the Sound Recorder Recording the SoundPlaying the Sound Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Procedure Start END Weee Symbol Statement Regulatory NoticesOur Commitment to Preserving the Environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Appendix GA-73PVM-S2H Motherboard Contact Us B.T. INC USA Mexico Gigabyte Global Service System