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... of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 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 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 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent...
... of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 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 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 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent...
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... memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 4 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting...
... memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) (The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 4 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting...
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.... GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used...
.... GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed. 2. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used...
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... card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn...
... card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn...
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... from overheating. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to this header. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Overheating may result in damage to connect it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 23 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion...
... from overheating. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to this header. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Overheating may result in damage to connect it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. - 23 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion...
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..., hard drive types, floppy disk 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 IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu...
..., hard drive types, floppy disk 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 IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu...
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... the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to optimize the system voltage settings. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage...
... the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of these components. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to optimize the system voltage settings. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage...
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...virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from the available devices. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PCI...
...virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from the available devices. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [PCI...
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... display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 44 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots...
... display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 44 - Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is required every time the system boots...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (SATAII0~SATAII3 connectors) Configures...
... disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (SATAII0~SATAII3 connectors) Configures...
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... enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 49 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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 a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported...
... enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 49 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 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 a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported...
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...) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets...
...) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. BIOS Setup This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets...
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.... GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 66 - TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. What is Q-Flash ? Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Note: Y ou can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to your motherboard model. 2. AMD...
.... GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 66 - TM With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter MSDOS mode. What is Q-Flash ? Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Note: Y ou can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to your motherboard model. 2. AMD...
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... such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to monitor hardware temperature, volt - Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to...
... such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to fine-tune their systemrelated information without the need to monitor hardware temperature, volt - Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to...
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... SA TA controller is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the motherboard. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Appendix B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
... SA TA controller is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the motherboard. C . Make a floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver. (Note 2) E. Appendix B. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
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... the menu in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (5) SB700/750 SATA for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation process. Your system will open similar to the floppy disk. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. First of all, copy the driver for the AMD SB700 SATA controller. At the D:\> prompt, type the following...
... the menu in Figure 2, to install Windows XP to your RAID/AHCI hard drives, select (5) SB700/750 SATA for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk during the OS installation process. Your system will open similar to the floppy disk. Figure 1 Figure 2 (Note) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. First of all, copy the driver for the AMD SB700 SATA controller. At the D:\> prompt, type the following...
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... Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 80 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the next screen. Windows Setup Setup...
... Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 80 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SA TA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the next screen. Windows Setup Setup...
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... mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to access the Audio Control Panel. The picture to change the function for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 -channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4- Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- If you can listen to the following instructions use Windows XP as the...
... mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to access the Audio Control Panel. The picture to change the function for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2 -channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4- Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1- If you can listen to the following instructions use Windows XP as the...
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...or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91 - Press to load BIOS default settings. 6. Refer to the maximum volume? Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to enter BIOS Setup. Press to clear the CMOS values. In the Main Menu...
...or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91 - Press to load BIOS default settings. 6. Refer to the maximum volume? Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to enter BIOS Setup. Press to clear the CMOS values. In the Main Menu...
