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GA-770T-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-770TB3-1001R
GA-770T-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-770TB3-1001R
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... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. No..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All...
... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. No..., copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-770T-USB3 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-770T-USB3 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-770T-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s 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 the product package you obtain. The box contents are...
Box Contents GA-770T-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s 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 the product package you obtain. The box contents are...
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GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_1 Socket AM3 USB_1394_2 R_USB30 USB_LAN NEC D720200F1 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 GA-770T-USB3 AMD 770 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_4 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F_1394 LPT F_USB1 F_USB2 IDE AMD SB710 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 IT8720 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL FDD COMA - 7 -
GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_1 Socket AM3 USB_1394_2 R_USB30 USB_LAN NEC D720200F1 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 GA-770T-USB3 AMD 770 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_4 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F_1394 LPT F_USB1 F_USB2 IDE AMD SB710 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 IT8720 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL FDD COMA - 7 -
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GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU ...
GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU ...
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...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 internal connectors on the power, make sure they are connected...warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the local voltage standard. • Before using the ...
...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 internal connectors on the power, make sure they are connected...warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to the local voltage standard. • Before using the ...
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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. Hardware Installation - 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. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • 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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... CPU. Hardware Installation 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...installed 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:...
... CPU. Hardware Installation 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...installed 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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...four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, ...cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU ...
...four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, ...cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU ...
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... vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs...
... vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs...
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... the PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation...
... the PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation...
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... is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - The following describes the states...
... is occurring • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 19 - The following describes the states...
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...) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT F_USB1/F_USB2 F_1394 COMA LPT BAT CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
...) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT F_USB1/F_USB2 F_1394 COMA LPT BAT CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 -
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result...
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... or the system 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. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V... 1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 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 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and one 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
... or the system 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. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V... 1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 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 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and one 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
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...) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R Hardware Installation - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate...
...) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 1 4 CD-R Hardware Installation - 26 - Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate...