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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 (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker 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) 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 (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out...
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...to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ... MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must 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 ...
...to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector ... MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must 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 ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel ...When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to...
... audio feature through the audio driver. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel ...When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to...
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12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. - 19 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not ...plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug...
12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. - 19 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC •• Do not ...plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug...
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... Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
... Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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.... (Default: Disabled) && Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. && Password Check Specifies whether a password is fixed. This feature allows your hard drive. CPU Core 0 is required for booting the... in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Make sure the operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
.... (Default: Disabled) && Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. && Password Check Specifies whether a password is fixed. This feature allows your hard drive. CPU Core 0 is required for booting the... in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. && HDD S.M.A.R.T. Make sure the operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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... 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] Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level...
... 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] Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level...
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...F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to AHCI. Enabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. && USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. ...&& USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) 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 ...
...F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to AHCI. Enabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below. && USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. ...&& USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) 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 ...
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2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) && PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay ...of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system 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...
2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) && PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay ...of Month) x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system 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...
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... RAID, you may differ from 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). Installing SATA...
... RAID, you may differ from 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). Installing SATA...
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... OS installation steps. Fast Initialization Option has been selected It will be used . Figure 2 7. Figure 3 8. Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you see the newlycreated array. 9. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver. Follow the on...
... OS installation steps. Fast Initialization Option has been selected It will be used . Figure 2 7. Figure 3 8. Making a SATA RAID Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you see the newlycreated array. 9. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID driver. Follow the on...