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GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA770S3-1003R
GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA770S3-1003R
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Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007
Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007
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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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
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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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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 ... AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB600 4... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 ... AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB600 4... memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel...
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... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into their holes. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard...
... triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into their holes. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Do not force the CPU into the motherboard...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer ... Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you are to be used . (Go...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer ... Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you are to be used . (Go...
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... x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard...
... x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard...
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... connect center/subwoofer speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for a headphone...
... connect center/subwoofer speakers in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack to perform different functions via the audio software. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for a headphone...
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... 3.3V -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) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and...
... 3.3V -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) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. The pin 1 of the cable is used to two IDE devices...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. The pin 1 of the cable is used to two IDE devices...
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... about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the .... • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. The S0 On LED is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Refer to...
... about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the .... • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. The S0 On LED is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. Refer to...
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by ...
Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by ...
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... battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - You may be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one...
... battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - You may be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Plug in accordance with an equivalent one...
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... select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for one time only. AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys...
... select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for one time only. AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys...
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... Show descriptions of the Main Menu. Use 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...
... Show descriptions of the Main Menu. Use 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...
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... the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable...
... the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable...
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... Number of sectors. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". The following fields display your system. All, But Disk...
... Number of sectors. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". The following fields display your system. All, But Disk...