Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Support Question
Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Support Question
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Question posted by justen866 on February 10th, 2013
Post Codes
trying to figure out what these post code beeps mean ? its a new computer and with just the video card and cpu hooked up it beeps continuously .. tried finding it in the manaual but i either over looked it or cant find it .. if i coudl jsut get a link to the post codes thatd be awesome
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Request from TGSTKer on February 11th, 2013 4:15 AM
When you say just the cpu/gpu installed, do you have RAM in it? If so, perhaps it isn't seated correctly and needs done again to ensure it's correct.
When you say just the cpu/gpu installed, do you have RAM in it? If so, perhaps it isn't seated correctly and needs done again to ensure it's correct.
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Related Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Manual Pages
Manual - Page 1
GA-970A-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-970AD3-1001R
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-970A-D3
May 20, 2011
Motherboard GA-970A-D3
May 20, 2011
Manual - Page 4
... Layout 7 GA-970A-D3 Motherboard 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...
Manual - Page 6
...-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
- 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents
GA-970A-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield
• The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
• The...
Manual - Page 7
For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.
- 7 - GA-970A-D3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
OPTICAL R_USB2
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN Socket AM3+
R_USB1 R_USB30
PWR_FAN
USB_LAN
AUDIO
Etron EJ168
PCIEX1_1 (Note)
AMD 970
ATX
Realtek RTL8111E
PCIEX16
iTE IT8720
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
CODEC
PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4
GA-970A-D3
BAT
SATA3_5 SATA3_4
AMD SB950 SATA3_3 SATA3_2
...
Manual - Page 8
GA-970A-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
AM3+/AM3 CPU
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
3 PCI Express x1
PCI Express Bus x16 x1 ...
Manual - Page 25
...the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes.
•• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the....
Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch
Speaker
MSG+ MSG- You may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a...
Manual - Page 29
...POST) during the POST.
Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating
system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. If this occurs, try...BIOS Setup program that you can press + in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description.
•• It is recommended that searches and downloads the ...
Manual - Page 30
... Setup first.
GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00
Function Keys Function Keys
Function Keys: : POST SCREEN
Press the...
B. 2-1 Startup Screen
The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The POST Screen
Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software,...
Manual - Page 39
.... IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used , set the date.
For example, ... two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to...
Manual - Page 40
... BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. No Errors The system boot will not stop for all other errors.
(Default)
Memory
These fields... are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Halt On
Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for the
MS-DOS ...
Manual - Page 42
...capability of the monitor display from the available devices. PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, ... USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. After configuring this menu when finished.
Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) IOMMU support
Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled...
Manual - Page 45
... approximate distance 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 the serial port and specifies its base...onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. USB30...
Manual - Page 58
...Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2. ...When you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2
Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to check disk allocation. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of...
Manual - Page 60
... the POST, press the key to your motherboard model.
2. What is Q-Flash™?
Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 970AD3.F1) to enter Q-Flash. Restart the system. GA-970A-D3 D2 ...ensure normal system operation. What is DualBIOS™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities
GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™.
...
Manual - Page 61
...to return to begin the BIOS update.
Select HDD 1-0 and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! Unique Features B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS... hard drive attached to
an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash.
2. Step 1: 1.
Manual - Page 62
The procedure is complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Unique Features
- 62 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to exit Q-Flash and reboot the ...to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults.
Step 5: During the POST, press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup.
Manual - Page 72
... F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
Figure 1
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Step 2: Save changes ... set OnChip
SATA RAID5 Support to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To enable support for the SATA3_4/5... motherboard. Step 1:
Turn on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.
Make sure OnChip...
Manual - Page 73
...Controller Configuration window.
RAID Option ROM Version 3.3.1540.11 (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
C.
Figure 2
Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. Appendix Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices,... Define Menu window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All rights ...
Manual - Page 87
...GIGABYTE's website.
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...
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