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...carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, ...motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website....
...carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, ...motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website....
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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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... 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 for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note... 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 -
... 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 for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note... 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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... only one direction. 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. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard...
... only one direction. 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. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard...
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... guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Turn on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express ... 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card with the expansion card in the ...
... guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Turn on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express ... 4. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card with the expansion card in the ...
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... speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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... sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. RESRES+ NC...
... speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. 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... sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. RESRES+ NC...
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... 19) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with...
... 19) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with...
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory defaults. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing ... and before 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 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Pin No....
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to factory defaults. Hardware Installation date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing ... and before 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 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Pin No....
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... (unless you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system... features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to clear the CMOS values.) - ...
... (unless you can press + in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system... features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to clear the CMOS values.) - ...
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... 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. 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 Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in... Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured...
... 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. 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 Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in... Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured...
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...screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. 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 Status ` ...
...screen (General Help) of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. 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 Status ` ...
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... the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you wish...about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal...
... the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you wish...about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal...
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..., date and year. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time... Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the...
..., date and year. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time... Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the...
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...but stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors...: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Head Number of sectors. Sector Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS...
...but stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors...: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Head Number of sectors. Sector Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS...
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... to 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. Capability Away Mode Init Display First [Disabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled]... Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. - 39 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy...
... to 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. Capability Away Mode Init Display First [Disabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled]... Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to move it up or down on the list. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. - 39 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy...
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...: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. BIOS Setup
...: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. BIOS Setup