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...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. Example: No part of this manual ... trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Apr. 10, 2013 Apr. 10, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
...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. Example: No part of this manual ... trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Apr. 10, 2013 Apr. 10, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout 4 GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout 4 GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
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...shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 4 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I /O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 (Note...) PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O AMD 970 ATX GA-970A-DS3P VIA® VL805 BAT AMD SB950 M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 B_BIOS SATA3 024 ...
...shall depend on the product package you obtain. - 4 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I /O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 (Note...) PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O AMD 970 ATX GA-970A-DS3P VIA® VL805 BAT AMD SB950 M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 B_BIOS SATA3 024 ...
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GA-970A-DS3P 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 ...
GA-970A-DS3P 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 ...
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...manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••...validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please...
...manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••...validation. •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please...
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... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery 2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support...warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm...
... Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery 2 Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support...warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm...
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...AM3 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for optimum ...1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the ...
...AM3 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for optimum ...1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the ...
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... (Pink) The default Mic in jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. ...back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following...
... (Pink) The default Mic in jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. ...back panel connector, first remove the cable from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 11 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 11 -
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... 13 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX) ATX 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 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan ...header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 GND...
... 13 12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) ATX) ATX 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 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan ...header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 GND...
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...chassis that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. - 14 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front... (Reset Switch): Connects to this header. G.QBOFM S0 On the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. You may HD+ HD- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset...
...chassis that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. - 14 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front... (Reset Switch): Connects to this header. G.QBOFM S0 On the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. You may HD+ HD- Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset...
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...USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/P1 DIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual ...for your motherboard to youDIrP graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display 1 23 to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the...
...USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/P1 DIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual ...for your motherboard to youDIrP graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display 1 23 to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the...
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...failure to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •• It is not stable as usual,... the item you want. •• When the system is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can 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 ...
...failure to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system malfunction. •• It is not stable as usual,... the item you want. •• When the system is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you can 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 ...
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... setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here...
... setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory. && Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here...
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..., the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. 2-3 System This section provides information on the device connected to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used...
..., the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. 2-3 System This section provides information on the device connected to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used...
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... good record). Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can select Select File in the screen shot below. (If the driver...
... good record). Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the recommended drivers. You can select Select File in the screen shot below. (If the driver...
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... your "end of life" product. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to a third party ...) directive. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you, "take it is recycled in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling, please contact your local government office, your electrical or electronic equipment is on the product or...
... your "end of life" product. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to a third party ...) directive. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is no longer useful to you, "take it is recycled in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for recycling, please contact your local government office, your electrical or electronic equipment is on the product or...