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GA-MA770-UD3/ GA-MA770-US3 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA77UDS3-1001R
GA-MA770-UD3/ GA-MA770-US3 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA77UDS3-1001R
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Table 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 ...
Table 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 ...
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... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA770-UD3 or GA-MA770-US3 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 •...
... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA770-UD3 or GA-MA770-US3 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 •...
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GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX R_USB USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN GA-MA770-UD3/US3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN AMD 770 RTL8111C PCIE_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_3 SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 PCI2 F1_1394 COMA PCIE_16 IDE AMD SB700 Main BIOS F_USB1 BAT CLR_CMOS Backup BIOS F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 CI SATAII2 IT8720 SATAII5 SATAII4 LPT FDD SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX R_USB USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN GA-MA770-UD3/US3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN AMD 770 RTL8111C PCIE_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_3 SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 PCI2 F1_1394 COMA PCIE_16 IDE AMD SB700 Main BIOS F_USB1 BAT CLR_CMOS Backup BIOS F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 CI SATAII2 IT8720 SATAII5 SATAII4 LPT FDD SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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...Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800/667 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...
...Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ...memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800/667 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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... motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
... motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the fully locked position. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with...
... down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the fully locked position. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with...
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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. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. A memory module ... DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode . 1. It is recommended that...
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. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. A memory module ... DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode . 1. It is recommended that...
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... on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet...
... on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet...
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... speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Microphones must be reconfigured to this audio jack for line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in...
... speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Microphones must be reconfigured to this audio jack for line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in...
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...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Do not insert the power supply cable...
...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Do not insert the power supply cable...
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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-UD3/US3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 -
... (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-UD3/US3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 -
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... LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. If a problem is in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of...
... LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. If a problem is in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of...
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... HDMI display to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 -
... HDMI display to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 -
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... LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 26 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1...
... LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 26 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1...
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g.
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... BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on page 42. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If...for subsequent access to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. The system will still be used for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer...
... BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - You can be based on page 42. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If...for subsequent access to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. The system will still be used for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . The LOGO Screen (Default) B. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer...
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Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-UD3 E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ...
Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-UD3 E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals ...
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... a profile. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password...
... a profile. A supervisor password allows you to save the current BIOS settings to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password...
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... PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Manual allows the memory clock control item below to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x 1T/2T Command Timing...
... PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Manual allows the memory clock control item below to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x 1T/2T Command Timing...