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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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... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved....in any form or by copyright laws and is the property of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to assist in the use...
... product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved....in any form or by copyright laws and is the property of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to assist in the use...
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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 CPU ...
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 CPU ...
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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 without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk...
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 without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Optional Items Floppy disk...
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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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... user. • If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These...the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ...
... user. • If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - These...the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ...
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... 1394 USB Support for Socket AM3+/AM3 processors (Note 1): AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB710 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16... slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 -
... 1394 USB Support for Socket AM3+/AM3 processors (Note 1): AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB710 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16... slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 -
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... CPU/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. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
... CPU/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. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...; Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM3+/AM3 Socket A Small ...
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...; Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM3+/AM3 Socket A Small ...
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... and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the... CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
... and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the... CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the motherboard CPU socket. B. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
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... the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - ...to the CPU. 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 cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: ...
... the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - ...to the CPU. 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 cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: ...
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... memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read... Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
... memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read... Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers ...
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... the computer and unplug the power cord 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 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from...
... the computer and unplug the power cord 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 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from...
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... connector. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a...
... connector. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a...
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... microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be used to connect rear 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 this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel...
... microphones still MUST be reconfigured to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be used to connect rear 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 this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel...
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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...ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, ...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 - Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power ...
...ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, ...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 - Connect the power supply cable to all devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power ...
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...connector is typically designated by a stripe of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware 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 (...Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in...
...connector is typically designated by a stripe of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. Hardware 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 (...Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. For optimum heat dissipation, it in...
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... hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. 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...
... hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. 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...