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... like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information...
... like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information...
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Table of 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...
Table of 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...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique...71 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 87 5-2-3 Configuring ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique...71 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 81 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 87 5-2-3 Configuring ...
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Box Contents GA-970A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and ...
Box Contents GA-970A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and ...
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... motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the ... Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical...
... motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the ... Always remove the AC power by your dealer. ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical...
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... 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, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000 ...(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio...
... 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, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000 ...(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio...
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ... CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ... CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS...
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... for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy...
... for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy...
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...; Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to...
...; Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into their holes. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. CPU Socket...
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into their holes. Hardware Installation - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. CPU Socket...
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.../tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU... cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power ...
.../tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU... cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power ...
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It is installed. 2. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically ... latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS DDR3_3 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are...
It is installed. 2. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically ... latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS DDR3_3 - The four DDR3 memory sockets are...
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.... DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips ...
.... DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the... power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips ...
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... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn ... steps below to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it ...
... on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your expansion card. • Always turn ... steps below to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it ...
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... an IEEE 1394a device. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Hardware Installation USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
... an IEEE 1394a device. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Hardware Installation USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring - 19 - 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification...
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... up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• When removing the cable connected to the default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Line In Jack...
... up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• When removing the cable connected to the default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation - 20 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Line In Jack...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to turn off the devices...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to turn off the devices...
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...12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough... stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting...
...12V GND PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough... stable power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting...
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... have to be an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. drive. - 23 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation G.QBOFM G.QBOFM GP.inQNBOoF. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your SATA hard • A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Overheating... 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). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis.
... have to be an even number. • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. drive. - 23 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Hardware Installation G.QBOFM G.QBOFM GP.inQNBOoF. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to prevent your SATA hard • A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. Overheating... 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). When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis.
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PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The system reports system startup status by chassis. Hardware Installation - 24 - RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is in different patterns to this header according to the speaker on the chassis front panel. One ...
PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The system reports system startup status by chassis. Hardware Installation - 24 - RESRES+ CICI+ PWR+ PWR- S1 Blinking tem is in different patterns to this header according to the speaker on the chassis front panel. One ...