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... Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770T-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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker...
... Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770T-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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker...
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... memory (Note 2) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770T-UD3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel...
... memory (Note 2) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770T-UD3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel...
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... the motherboard supports the memory. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to CPU limitation...
... the motherboard supports the memory. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to CPU limitation...
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... motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card...
... motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card...
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... Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS...
... Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. To clear the CMOS...
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... the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770T-UD3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash...
... the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to accept. The system will still be used for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770T-UD3 E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... x RAS to RAS Delay CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration Auto 27T 27T Auto 4T 4T Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Ganged Unganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel.
... x RAS to RAS Delay CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration Auto 27T 27T Auto 4T 4T Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Ganged Unganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel.
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... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when finished. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the...
... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when finished. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the...
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...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 48 - OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables...
...GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 48 - OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables...
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... the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power S3(STR) mode. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state...
... the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. Press and hold the power button for less than in a low power S3(STR) mode. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 - 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state...
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... Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails. Enabled allows the system fan to the system temperature. Auto Voltage PWM Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU...
... Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails. Enabled allows the system fan to the system temperature. Auto Voltage PWM Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU...
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... update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Restart the system. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. With Q-Flash you to enter MSDOS mode. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. M77TUD3.F1) to ensure normal system operation. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard...
... update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Restart the system. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. With Q-Flash you to enter MSDOS mode. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. M77TUD3.F1) to ensure normal system operation. During the POST, press the key to access Q-Flash. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard...
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... BIOS file from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select Floppy A and press . appears, press to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS...
... BIOS file from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select Floppy A and press . appears, press to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size SST 25VF080B 1M EnteFr l:oRppuyn A HDD 0-0 Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from the floppy disk is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS...
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... graphics card. Before you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on the next reboot to allow the system to work with the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard...
... graphics card. Before you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on the next reboot to allow the system to work with the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard...
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...: A. B. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note...
...: A. B. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure SATA controller mode in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configure a RAID array in your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note...
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... key to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. Press after the command (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\sb750\x86\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to a USB flash drive. For installing Windows...
... key to a floppy disk. 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is D:\). 3: At the A:\> prompt, type the following command. Press after the command (Figure 1): (Note) A:\>copy d:\bootdrv\sb750\x86\*.* Figure 1 In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive is /are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to a USB flash drive. For installing Windows...
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... device. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard Figure 2 - 80 - A screen will appear. After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. The followings are ready to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to boot...
... device. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard Figure 2 - 80 - A screen will appear. After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. The followings are ready to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to install Windows Vista/XP onto your system to boot...
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... search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91...
... search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in Chapter 1. Q: Why cannot I clear the CMOS values? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91...
