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GA-MA770T-UD3 GA-MA770T-US3 AM3+ socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor User's Manual Rev. 3101 12ME-MA77TU3-3101R
GA-MA770T-UD3 GA-MA770T-US3 AM3+ socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor User's Manual Rev. 3101 12ME-MA77TU3-3101R
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-MA770T-UD3 or GA-MA770T-US3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change ...
Box Contents GA-MA770T-UD3 or GA-MA770T-US3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change ...
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GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM3+/AM3 RCA_SPDIF ATX R_USB USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN ATX_12V_2X4 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 770 GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 PWR_FAN RTL8111D/E PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16 IDE AMD SB710 F_USB1 F_USB2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN PCIEX1_4 SPDIF_OUT PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F_1394 BAT M_BIOS CLR_CMOS B_BIOS LPT SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 CI SYS_FAN1 IT8720 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 COMA FDD PWR_LED F_PANEL "*" The GA-MA770T-UD3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM3+/AM3 RCA_SPDIF ATX R_USB USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN ATX_12V_2X4 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 770 GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 PWR_FAN RTL8111D/E PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16 IDE AMD SB710 F_USB1 F_USB2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN PCIEX1_4 SPDIF_OUT PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F_1394 BAT M_BIOS CLR_CMOS B_BIOS LPT SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 CI SYS_FAN1 IT8720 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 COMA FDD PWR_LED F_PANEL "*" The GA-MA770T-UD3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770T-UD3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... of system 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...
... Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770T-UD3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... of system 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...
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... 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. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
... 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. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Do not force the CPU into their holes. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - B.
... CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Do not force the CPU into their holes. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - B.
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... memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •...
... memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •...
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... the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the slot, and...
... the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the slot, and...
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... must be used to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect front speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this...
... must be used to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect front speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be connected to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 22 - 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply...
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.... Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. Refer to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 24 - SATA2_1 SATA2_3 7 17 1 1 71 7 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA2_5 7 1 1 7 SATA2_4 Please connect the L-shaped end...
.... Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. Refer to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 24 - SATA2_1 SATA2_3 7 17 1 1 71 7 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA2_5 7 1 1 7 SATA2_4 Please connect the L-shaped end...
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... on the chassis front panel. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection...
... on the chassis front panel. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection...
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... output from your motherboard to your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound...
... output from your motherboard to your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound...
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... COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 26 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2...
... COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 30 - For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 26 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2...
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...BIOS for one time only. 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 06/15/2009-RX780-SB710-7A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for subsequent access to accept. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)...
...BIOS for one time only. 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 06/15/2009-RX780-SB710-7A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. A. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for subsequent access to accept. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C)...
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.... It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to...
.... It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to...
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... item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 100 MHz to Per Core. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Options are : -12%~+12%. x5.33 Sets Memory Clock to 500 MHz. Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications...
... item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is from 100 MHz to Per Core. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Options are : -12%~+12%. x5.33 Sets Memory Clock to 500 MHz. Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications...
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... voltage may result in damage to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 90ns (default), 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Row Cycle Time Options are...
... voltage may result in damage to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 90ns (default), 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Normal sets the CPU Northbridge VID voltage as required. Row Cycle Time Options are...
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... Access Mode skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the date. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST...
... Access Mode skip the detection of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the date. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST...