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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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... this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download ...when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is protected by any means...
... this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download ...when looking for technical information. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The trademarks mentioned in this manual is protected by any means...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 box...
... 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 box...
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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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... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an ...installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are required for warranty validation. • Always remove theAC power by your hardware components are ...
... an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an ...installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are required for warranty validation. • Always remove theAC power by your hardware components are ...
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... TM 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 DIMM sockets supporting up to... header) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices - GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 -
... TM 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 DIMM sockets supporting up to... header) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices - GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 -
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.../system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by 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 -
.../system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by 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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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, ...
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... cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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... the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
... the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
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... have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. A memory module...following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand,...
... have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed. 2. A memory module...following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand,...
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... module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the...
... module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. As indicated in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the...
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...from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the ...chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in ...
...from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the ...chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in ...
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... connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
... connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to...
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Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the ...
Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the ...
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... connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
... connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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...power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If a power supply is used ( 500W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, first make sure...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 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off ...
...power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If a power supply is used ( 500W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, first make sure...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 - If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off ...
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... blocks. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).... The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense ...
... blocks. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).... The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense ...
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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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to locate pin 1 of the connector...
... (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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to locate pin 1 of the connector...