User`s manual

GA-MA74GM-S2 Motherboard - 20 -

• 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.

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."

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.

A. Dual Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides two ports for video output: DVI-D and D-Sub. The table below shows the

supported dual display configurations.

Dual

Display

Combination Supported or Not

DVI-D + D-Sub Yes

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 Athlon

64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above)

• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 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 7.3 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware

Acceleration is enabled )

File Format Suitable Resolution

Windows XP Windows Vista

Non-protected contents

1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p

Blu-ray

1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p