Gigabyte ga-73pvm-s2h motherboard manual

These stickers are required for warranty validation. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

Note 2 Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU. Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally. After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete. Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin.

Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install. You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin.

Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket.

As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover s. Turn on your computer. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.

Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

The items below are supported under Windows XP operating system only. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card. The D-Sub port supports a pin D-Sub connector.

Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of xp but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. The item name may differ by operating system. Actual performance may vary by system configuration. Back to top. Can you tell me? In Windows XP, how to play sound from both front and rear audio jacks? Product Spec.

Does it support AHCI? Does it support jumbo frame LAN function? When "USB 2. Why can't I use the IDE 2? Storage Devices. You may configure the way to turn off.

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system.

If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the.