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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 ... Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 55 2-12 Save...
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 ... Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 42 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 44 2-6 IntegratedPeripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 54 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults 54 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 55 2-12 Save...
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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 ... Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1...
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 ... Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1...
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... screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the ... damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number...
... screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the ... damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number...
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... Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out... System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS ...
... Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x parallel port header 1 x serial port header 1 x power LED header 1 x chassis intrusion header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out... System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS ...
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... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.... Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to set beyond...
... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.... Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to set beyond...
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...small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into their holes. ... The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Align the CPU...
...small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into their holes. ... The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Step 2: Align the CPU...
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... your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the...
... your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the...
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... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines...the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel..., it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1.
... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines...the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel..., it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1.
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... the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket.
... the left, place your memory modules in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket.
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...operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: ...card until it is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and ...
...operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: ...card until it is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Example: Installing and ...
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... with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable...
... with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable...
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... GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 24 Definition 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 lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 12 24 1 13 ATX 8 4 5 1 ...
... GND 19 Power Good 20 5V SB(stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 23 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX) 24 Definition 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 lead to an unstable or unbootable system. 12 24 1 13 ATX 8 4 5 1 ...
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... Installation 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). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is the ground wire). Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black...
... Installation 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). When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is the ground wire). Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black...
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...blinking when the system is turned off. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with local ... system is operating. Hardware Installation The LED is on the chassis to indicate system power status. 9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off (S5). Plug in...
...blinking when the system is turned off. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 10) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with local ... system is operating. Hardware Installation The LED is on the chassis to indicate system power status. 9) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on when the system is in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off (S5). Plug in...
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... on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is reading...
... on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- If a problem is in different patterns to indicate the problem. The LED is on when the hard drive is in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is reading...
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Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 2 3 GND MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio ...
Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 2 3 GND MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 -ACZ_DET 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio ...
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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 cards. 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 (provided by expansion cards) for digital ... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for 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 cards. 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 (provided by expansion cards) for digital ... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for 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 -
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... is securely connected. - 29 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the... the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure...
... is securely connected. - 29 - For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the... the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure...
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Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the ... Use this jumper to factory defaults. Hardware Installation Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the ... Use this jumper to factory defaults. Hardware Installation Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed.
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...system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially ...risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. &#...
...system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially ...risky, if you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. &#...
