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... means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the...
... means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the...
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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 the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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.../100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... (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...
.../100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... (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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... if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always .... It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - ...
... if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always .... It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - ...
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...mode . 1. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand,...in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it ...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug...
...mode . 1. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand,...in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it ...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug...
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...digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio ...system that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Hardware Installation
...digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio ...system that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Hardware Installation
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Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the ... attach the other end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. - 29 -
Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the ... attach the other end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. - 29 -
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...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. If...
...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. If...
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... use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to CHS. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. For example...
... use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to CHS. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. For example...
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... whether the system will not stop for any error. These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Sector Drive A Number of cylinders... type of extended memory. If you to None. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications.
... whether the system will not stop for any error. These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Sector Drive A Number of cylinders... type of extended memory. If you to None. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications.
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.../IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATAII4/5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto...
.../IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATAII4/5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto...
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... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 - Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. AC Back Function Determines the state of the ...desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Power-On by a wake-up event. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to its last known awake state...
... an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 - Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. AC Back Function Determines the state of the ...desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Power-On by a wake-up event. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to its last known awake state...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the .... You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or...Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to install additional software. age and fan speed and set . GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. The Smart tab allows you...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the .... You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. The Graphics tab allows you fully know each function of these changes to take effect or...Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to be sure to install additional software. age and fan speed and set . GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. The Smart tab allows you...