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... any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV:... any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
... any means without prior notice. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV:... any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-870A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-870A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-870A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-870A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU ... an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71... 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
... New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71... 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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GA-870A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMicron JMB362 Renesas D720200 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Switch x4 x1 or 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AM3 CPU ...DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 870 LAN RJ45 2 SATA 3Gb/s Realtek RTL8111D/E x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 x1 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCIe CLK (100 MHz...
GA-870A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 SATA 3Gb/s JMicron JMB362 Renesas D720200 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Switch x4 x1 or 3 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AM3 CPU ...DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 870 LAN RJ45 2 SATA 3Gb/s Realtek RTL8111D/E x1 GIGABYTE SATA2 x1 ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel PCIe CLK (100 MHz...
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... function is populated with the PCIEX4 slot. Hardware Installation - 12 - BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit/16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support...
... function is populated with the PCIEX4 slot. Hardware Installation - 12 - BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit/16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support...
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...guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel ...
...guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel ...
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... into the PCI Express slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation...
... into the PCI Express slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Hardware Installation...
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...positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 9) GSATA2_6/7 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by removing the... side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off .
...positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. 9) GSATA2_6/7 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by removing the... side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off .
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.../sensor on when the system is 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 this header, make sure... (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is reading or writing data. • RES ...
.../sensor on when the system is 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 this header, make sure... (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is reading or writing data. • RES ...
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.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to clear ...
.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to clear ...
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... operating system, etc. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-...Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you do...
... operating system, etc. BIOS Setup To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. For instructions on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-...Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you do...
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... as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be used for subsequent access to accept. BIOS Setup - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot...computer boots. A. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-870A-UD3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/14/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
... as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be used for subsequent access to accept. BIOS Setup - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot...computer boots. A. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-870A-UD3 D1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/14/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the...
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... available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on the screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the ... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... available for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on the screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the ... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before..., without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail...
...; MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before..., without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail...
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... (MHz) item below to be set in red, it is recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to default...the settings may result in system's failure to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Incorrectly...
... (MHz) item below to be set in red, it is recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to default...the settings may result in system's failure to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Incorrectly...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. BIOS Setup - 38 - Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set memory control mode. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. DRAM ... Clock to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the frequency for DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to X4.00. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables...
... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. BIOS Setup - 38 - Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set memory control mode. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. DRAM ... Clock to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the frequency for DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to X4.00. PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables...
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... Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T.
... Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T.
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... is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages as required. BIOS Setup - 40 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.800V ~ 2.200V The adjustable range is from 1.100V to set the ...North Bridge PCIe voltage. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to 2.400V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 1.100V ~ 1.800V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to ...
... is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages as required. BIOS Setup - 40 - Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.800V ~ 2.200V The adjustable range is from 1.100V to set the ...North Bridge PCIe voltage. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to 2.400V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) 1.100V ~ 1.800V The adjustable range is from 1.500V to ...
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... set the date. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Select the desired...
... set the date. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Select the desired...
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... display your system. Cylinder Number of extended memory. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for ...parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to None. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to determine ...
... display your system. Cylinder Number of extended memory. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for ...parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to None. Typically, 640 KB will stop for all other errors. • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to determine ...