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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 the ...
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 ...
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... cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 • The...
... cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 • The...
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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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...X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD Sempron TM X2 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 SB700 4 x 1.8V DDR2 ...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. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (...
...X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD Sempron TM X2 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 SB700 4 x 1.8V DDR2 ...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. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (...
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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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... finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
... finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
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... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) ... module is recommended that memory of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in Dual Channel mode . 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are...
... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) ... module is recommended that memory of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in Dual Channel mode . 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are...
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... the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16...
... the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16...
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... 2-channel speaker. Only microphones still MUST be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Refer to the default Mic in jack ( ). Use this jack. Use this audio jack...
... 2-channel speaker. Only microphones still MUST be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Refer to the default Mic in jack ( ). Use this jack. Use this audio jack...
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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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V...
...) 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V...
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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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... Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel . GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the...
... Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel . GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is in S1 sleep state. You may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the...
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... card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and...
... card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and...
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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 -
... 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 -
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... two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
... two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults.
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... only. AMD 770 BIOS for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software... boot device, then press 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 . . . . A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. You can be based on page 42. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS ...
... only. AMD 770 BIOS for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software... boot device, then press 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 . . . . A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. You can be based on page 42. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS ...
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... the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard...
... the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard...
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...: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to Manual. X5.33 DCTs Mode (Note) Sets Memory Clock to set to DDR 400. Allows you to X5.33. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory...
...: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to Manual. X5.33 DCTs Mode (Note) Sets Memory Clock to set to DDR 400. Allows you to X5.33. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory...
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.... The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU North Bridge voltage may result in damage to your CPU. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID...
.... The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU North Bridge voltage may result in damage to your CPU. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID...