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GA-970-Gaming SLI User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-970GMS-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
GA-970-Gaming SLI User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-970GMS-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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..., read the User's Manual. 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. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Example: Motherboard GA-970-Gaming SLI Motherboard GA-970-Gaming SLI Feb. 15...
..., read the User's Manual. 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. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Example: Motherboard GA-970-Gaming SLI Motherboard GA-970-Gaming SLI Feb. 15...
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...® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 (Note) PCIEX16 AMD 970 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 ATX BAT 110F 80F 60F 42F 5 4 SATA3 CODEC PCIEX1_2 VIA® VL805 PCIEX8 PCI1 iTE® Super I/O PCI2 F_AUDIO COMA M2F_20G GA-970-Gaming SLI AMD SB950 SYS_FAN2 B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 CLR_CMOS 02 13... SPDIF_O TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-970-Gaming SLI motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector * The box ...
...® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 (Note) PCIEX16 AMD 970 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 ATX BAT 110F 80F 60F 42F 5 4 SATA3 CODEC PCIEX1_2 VIA® VL805 PCIEX8 PCI1 iTE® Super I/O PCI2 F_AUDIO COMA M2F_20G GA-970-Gaming SLI AMD SB950 SYS_FAN2 B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 CLR_CMOS 02 13... SPDIF_O TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-970-Gaming SLI motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One G Connector * The box ...
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... damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable...
... damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable...
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...;• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port...
...;• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to CPU limitations, read the manual that came with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port...
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... output from your expansion card. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Definition 10 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND...
... output from your expansion card. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Pin No. Definition 10 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND...
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...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the ... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To clear the CMOS values, 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 ...
...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the ... that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. To clear the CMOS values, 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 ...
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The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set in system halt state. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This ...frequency be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SVM Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you alter the ratio for the installed...
The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set in system halt state. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This ...frequency be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SVM Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you alter the ratio for the installed...
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... that supports this feature. - 22 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is displayed according to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables...
... that supports this feature. - 22 - Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is displayed according to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables...
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... to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you... to set to Quick or Expert. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS...
... to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you... to set to Quick or Expert. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to Manual. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS...
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... Administrator level allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets... depending on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute...
... Administrator level allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets... depending on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute...
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... the contents there of must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. For more ... must not be copied without notice and should be used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for...
... the contents there of must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to the waste collection centers for activation of electric and electronic devices and their components. For more ... must not be copied without notice and should be used for any responsibility for errors or omissions in your product's user's manual and we will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for...