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GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN R_USB2 R_USB1 Socket AM3+ R_USB30 PWR_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 ATX Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 iTE IT8728 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 GA-970A-DS3 AMD SB950 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS ...can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference...
GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN R_USB2 R_USB1 Socket AM3+ R_USB30 PWR_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 ATX Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 iTE IT8728 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 GA-970A-DS3 AMD SB950 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS ...can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference...
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...; 4800 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 970 South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...1600/1333/1066 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 ...
...; 4800 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 970 South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed...1600/1333/1066 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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... is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency... so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 10 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly...CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency... so according to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 10 - The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly...CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. ...8226;• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It...
... memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with your expansion card. ...8226;• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It...