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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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... by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
... by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Changes to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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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 box contents above are subject to ...
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 box contents above are subject to ...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any...Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. ...
... with your card. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any...Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. ...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some ... graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some ... graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable...
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...and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Failure to do so... may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...
...and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Failure to do so... may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your ...
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...disables the control of these components. Auto (default) allows BIOS to boot. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be set the CPU host frequency. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to default values. BIOS...; When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to manually set in damage to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure ...
...disables the control of these components. Auto (default) allows BIOS to boot. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be set the CPU host frequency. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to default values. BIOS...; When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red, it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to manually set in damage to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure ...
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... CPU and chipset. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. X5.33 DCTs Mode (Note) Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to manually set the memory clock...
... CPU and chipset. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. X5.33 DCTs Mode (Note) Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to manually set the memory clock...
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...127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. - 39 - RAS to be configurable. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : 1T (default), 2T. DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Trfc3 for DIMM2 Options are : ...), 3T~7T. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are : 75ns, 105ns (default), 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. x Row Cycle Time x RAS to RAS Delay CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software DRAM Configuration Auto 17T 17T Auto 2T 2T Item Help...
...127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. - 39 - RAS to be configurable. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : 1T (default), 2T. DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Trfc3 for DIMM2 Options are : ...), 3T~7T. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are : 75ns, 105ns (default), 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. x Row Cycle Time x RAS to RAS Delay CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software DRAM Configuration Auto 17T 17T Auto 2T 2T Item Help...
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.... Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to manually set the North Bridge voltage. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System...Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to set ...
.... Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to manually set the North Bridge voltage. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System...Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to set ...
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... is week (read-only), month, date and year. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 41 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE... three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Select the desired...
... is week (read-only), month, date and year. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 41 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE... three methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to set to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. Select the desired...
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... other errors. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of heads. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - All, But Keyboard The system boot...
... other errors. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of heads. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - All, But Keyboard The system boot...
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... Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the...
... Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 58 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 58 -
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Or read the last page of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
Or read the last page of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - 3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS... Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. TM @BIOS allows you to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA770-UD3/US3...
... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS... Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash TM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. TM @BIOS allows you to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA770-UD3/US3...
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...Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard ...current BIOS file. 4. B. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
...Failure to do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard ...current BIOS file. 4. B. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...