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... 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 Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe...
... 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 Features 27 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 28 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 30 2-7 Power Management Setup 32 2-8 PC Health Status 34 2-9 Load Fail-Safe...
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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) 3 PCI Express x1 x16 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Hyper Transport Bus LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 AMD 970 Realtek GbE LAN x1 Etron EJ168 x1 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...
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) 3 PCI Express x1 x16 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Hyper Transport Bus LAN RJ45 2 USB 3.0/2.0 AMD 970 Realtek GbE LAN x1 Etron EJ168 x1 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...
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... install an AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek HD audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD USB South Bridge: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - AMD AM3+ FX processors - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
... install an AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek HD audio codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD USB South Bridge: - Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - AMD AM3+ FX processors - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection ...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection ...
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... memory is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS - - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
... memory is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS - - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology...
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... a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN1 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1: Pin No. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 15...
... a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN1 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1: Pin No. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 15...
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... BIOS Setup program. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/30/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. A. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access...
... BIOS Setup program. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/30/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG0AC-00 Function Keys Function Keys - 20 - To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. A. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the main menu of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access...
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... technology. (Default: Enabled) && CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is present only when you alter the ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU...
... technology. (Default: Enabled) && CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you install a CPU that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is present only when you alter the ratio for advanced users only and we recommend you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) && CPU...
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... 16 bit. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set to Manual. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to use the preset memory overclocking profile to achieve optimum overclocking performance. (Default: Disabled) && Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to Manual. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) && Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set the memory clock...
... 16 bit. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set to Manual. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to use the preset memory overclocking profile to achieve optimum overclocking performance. (Default: Disabled) && Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set to Manual. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) && Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set the memory clock...
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... to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 1.035V to 2.145V. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.035V ~ 2.145V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) && Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful...
... to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 1.035V to 2.145V. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.035V ~ 2.145V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) && Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful...
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... Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. && IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 27 - Options are used , set this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These...
... Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. && IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 27 - Options are used , set this item to determine whether the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: "All Errors," "No Errors," "All, But Keyboard". (Default) && Memory These...
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...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. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Load Line Control AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control (Note) x CPU core 0 (Note) x CPU core 1 (Note) x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device...
...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. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Load Line Control AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control (Note) x CPU core 0 (Note) x CPU core 1 (Note) x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device...
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... a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press...
... a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press...
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...Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to RAID or AHCI. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB30 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Enabled [Enabled...
...Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to RAID or AHCI. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function USB30 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Enabled [Enabled...
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...) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...
...) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) && SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...
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... will enter suspend mode. && USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) && Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) && PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to turn off the system. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type...
... will enter suspend mode. && USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) && Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) && PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to turn off the system. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type...
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... voltages. && Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. && Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 34 - 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case...
... voltages. && Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. && Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 34 - 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case...
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... key to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 4-pin CPU fan. && System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load the safest BIOS default settings. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized...
... key to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for a 4-pin CPU fan. && System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load the safest BIOS default settings. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized...
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... your motherboard. B. Steps: 1. Turn on your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is the default. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press + to access the LD Define Menu. To create an array, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Under the RAID Mode...
... your motherboard. B. Steps: 1. Turn on your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is the default. 3. Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Press + to access the LD Define Menu. To create an array, press to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Under the RAID Mode...
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... Initialization Option has been selected It will appear. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you need to use maximum capacity... Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to exit. B. Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any key to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit...
... Initialization Option has been selected It will appear. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you need to use maximum capacity... Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your system to exit. B. Press Ctrl-Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any key to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as follows: RAID driver for Windows 32-bit...