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Manual - Page 1
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. GA-970-Gaming
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-970GM-1001R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
Manual - Page 2
... to the specifications and features in this product, carefully read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. „„ In order to assist in the use of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. „„ For quick set-up...
Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents
GA-970-Gaming Motherboard Layout 4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Changing the Operational Amplifier 12 1-8 Internal Connectors 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 ...
Manual - Page 4
...
VIA® VL805
CODEC
PCIEX1_2 80F
60F
42F
PCIEX4 GA-970-Gaming
GAIN PCI1
TI Burr Brown® NE5532
PCI2
F_AUDIO
M2F_10G
AMD SB950
SYS_FAN2
B_BIOS
M_BIOS
03
BAT
SATA3
1 2
4 5
F_USB2
SPDIF_O
COMA
F_USB30 F_USB3
F_USB1
Box Contents 55 GA-970-Gaming motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide
55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One...
Manual - Page 6
... connector. AMD AM3+ FX processor
- AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus
ŠŠ
4800 MT/s
Chipset
ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 970 ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB950
Memory
ŠŠ 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x2 mode when a PCIe SSD is installed, the...
Manual - Page 8
...Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Support for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
- 8 - Cloud Station - Game Controller - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model.
Ambient LED - Smart Recovery 2 -
Smart TimeLock - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10...
Manual - Page 9
... sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended
that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU...
Manual - Page 10
DS/SS
- -
USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to CPU limitations, read the manual that came
with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS
Due...
Manual - Page 15
...hDeEaBdUeGrs to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SB SATA ...Set," for instructions
on the headers. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA
1.5Gb/s standard. CPU_FAN:
SYS_FAN1:
Pin No. The AMD South Bridge supports
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU...
Manual - Page 16
... the proper mounting hole
for instructions on configuring a RAID
array.
It can support SATA RAID configuration
through the AMD South Bridge. Step 1:
Use a screw driver to be used to create a RAID set
with the screw. Step 2:
F
Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. B S_ B
7) M2F_10G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs...
Manual - Page 18
... time. Definition
Pin No. Definition
10
1 VBUS
11 D2+
2 SSRX1-
12 D2- For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports.
S
S
1 23
S_ S_ _ B _U _ B F_USB3 F
10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects...
Manual - Page 20
... encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It is turned on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is recommended that you need to) to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations...
Manual - Page 22
... highly recommended that supports this function.
&& C1E Support Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in independent partitions. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto)
&& CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number...
Manual - Page 23
... halt state to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is automatically adjusted according to increase memory performance and stability. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto...
Manual - Page 25
... type of password protection used by AMD Chipset.
- 25 - The time format is 13:00:00. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is week (read-only), month, date, and year. The date format is set to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version...
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