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... of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in...
... of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 7 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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 37 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 39 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 41 2-6 Power Management Setup 44 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 46 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 7 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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 37 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 39 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 41 2-6 Power Management Setup 44 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 46 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX COMA USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN F_AUDIO GA-MA770-DS3/S3 AUDIO RTL8111B CODEC ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 AMD 770 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE AMD SB600 CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 BAT F_USB1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 F1_1394 FDD F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8718 CI LPT BIOS SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX COMA USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN F_AUDIO GA-MA770-DS3/S3 AUDIO RTL8111B CODEC ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 AMD 770 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE AMD SB600 CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 BAT F_USB1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 F1_1394 FDD F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8718 CI LPT BIOS SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB600 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB600 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
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... modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance...
... modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance...
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... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express... completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3....
... power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express... completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Turn on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3....
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PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - One single short beep will be heard if no ..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- Press...the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - One single short beep will be heard if no ..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker Connector MSG+ MSG- Press...the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
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... GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 19) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one. Turn off . GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - 18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one minute. (Or use a metal...
... GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 19) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an equivalent one. Turn off . GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - 18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one minute. (Or use a metal...
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... 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 factory defaults. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation 20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover...
... 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 factory defaults. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation 20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover...
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... functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 system. • @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of...
... functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST. To upgrade the BIOS, 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 system. • @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version of...
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... up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
... up arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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...arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB... side of function keys available for the menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the ...
...arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB... side of function keys available for the menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the ...
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... from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of the and keys (For...
... from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of the and keys (For...
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... detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. BIOS Setup For example, 1 p.m. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one...used , set this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up...
... detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. BIOS Setup For example, 1 p.m. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one...used , set this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up...
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...it will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to... determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. The following fields display your system. Halt...
...it will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to... determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. The following fields display your system. Halt...
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... of loading the operating system from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this function. BIOS Setup Capability Away Mode Init Display First [Disabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu ... select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
... of loading the operating system from the available devices. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to exit this function. BIOS Setup Capability Away Mode Init Display First [Disabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu ... select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled.
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... mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. - 41 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard...
... mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. - 41 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard...