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...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB...
...Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 MB...
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...; 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD USB South Bridge: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) IEEE 1394...
...; 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD USB South Bridge: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) IEEE 1394...
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... make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push...
... make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Hardware Installation - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push...
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... the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
... the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
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... key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change...
... key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change...
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... clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
... clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN...
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... overclock/overvoltage may result in red, it is for the installed CPU. This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to boot. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage...
... overclock/overvoltage may result in red, it is for the installed CPU. This page is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to boot. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage...
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... boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set the width for the installed CPU. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to 500 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock...
... boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Important It is from 100 MHz to manually set the width for the installed CPU. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to 500 MHz. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock...
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... Power Down Mode Memclock tri-stating [Enabled] [Enabled] [Skip DQS] [Disabled] [Disabled] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 37 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. BIOS Setup...
... Power Down Mode Memclock tri-stating [Enabled] [Enabled] [Skip DQS] [Disabled] [Disabled] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 37 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. BIOS Setup...
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... Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. **DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.060V to simultaneously access different channels of the CPU. - 39 - Enabled allows the system to 3.170V. BIOS Setup...
... Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. **DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.060V to simultaneously access different channels of the CPU. - 39 - Enabled allows the system to 3.170V. BIOS Setup...
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... (Default: Auto) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) 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 Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD...
... (Default: Auto) Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) 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 Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD...
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...on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device...
...on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device...
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...disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller. When set to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled, the SATA controller will operate in SATA 3Gb/s mode. (Default: Enabled) - 45 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled...
...disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller. When set to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to Disabled, the SATA controller will operate in SATA 3Gb/s mode. (Default: Enabled) - 45 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled...
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... connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to AHCI. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type...
... connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to AHCI. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type...
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... left off. BIOS Setup When signaled by Power button Configures the way to be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. 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 S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by...
... left off. BIOS Setup When signaled by Power button Configures the way to be awakened from a PCI or PCIe device. 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 S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up signal from an ACPI sleep state by...
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... sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed...
... sound. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed...
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.../AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Select HDD 0-0 and press . Step 3: When the update process is updating the BIOS. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. appears, press to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 0-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset...
.../AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to a USB flash drive. Select HDD 0-0 and press . Step 3: When the update process is updating the BIOS. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is displayed on the screen. appears, press to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 0-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset...
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... floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder to a floppy disk. Method A: For the AMD SB950, copy all files in the BootDrv folder. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Press any key to the methods below. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive...
... floppy disk. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the \BootDrv\SBxxx folder to a floppy disk. Method A: For the AMD SB950, copy all files in the BootDrv folder. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Press any key to the methods below. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive...
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... need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . A screen will appear. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 83 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to continue the driver installation.
... need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . A screen will appear. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 83 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to continue the driver installation.
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...following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91 - Q: Why do I have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio driver." In the Main Menu...
...following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91 - Q: Why do I have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for "onboard HD audio driver." In the Main Menu...