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Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected...
Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected...
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Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS...
Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS...
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GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (... (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 12 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out...
GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (... (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 12 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out...
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...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
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... DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, we recommend that you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... same colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports ...
... DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, we recommend that you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... same colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports ...
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...from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the...fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 ...
...from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the...fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 ...
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... be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Refer to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for one . SATA cable...
... be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Refer to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for one . SATA cable...
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... front panel design may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity...the cables. G.QBOFM 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is S0 On...
... front panel design may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity...the cables. G.QBOFM 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR+ PWR- The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is S0 On...
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...BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS...risky, if you do it is turned on. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/30/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent ...
...BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS...risky, if you do it is turned on. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/30/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent ...
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... the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ``F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each...Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu ...Only) ``F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced ...
... the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ``F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each...Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu ...Only) ``F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced ...
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... configurable. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency.
... configurable. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency.
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... Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x13 (200 MHz~2.6 GHz). && DRAM E.O.C.P Allows you to ...standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit....
... Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x13 (200 MHz~2.6 GHz). && DRAM E.O.C.P Allows you to ...standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit....
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.... The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) && Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to 2.145V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. The adjustable range is from 1.035V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU...
.... The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) && Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to 2.145V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. The adjustable range is from 1.035V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU...
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... installed hard drive. && Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. - 27 - Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. && IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters ...this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so ...
... installed hard drive. && Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. - 27 - Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. && IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters ...this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to None so ...
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... && Load Line Control Enables or disables Load Line control. This item allows you to adjust Vdroop at different levels. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && CPU...the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Note) This item is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && ...
... && Load Line Control Enables or disables Load Line control. This item allows you to adjust Vdroop at different levels. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. && CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && CPU...the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Note) This item is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && ...
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...(or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the hard drive you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to be installed supports booting from the available devices... USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. && Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Press to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default:...
...(or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the hard drive you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to be installed supports booting from the available devices... USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. && Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Press to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default:...
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... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults && Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) && Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF...
... ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults && Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) && Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load...
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...-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...
...-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...
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...-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data F11: Save CMOS to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• ...
...-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data F11: Save CMOS to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• ...