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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-870A-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 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 1-6 Back...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-870A-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 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 1-6 Back...
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GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x4 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express...
GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x4 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express...
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker...
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... system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec...
... system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec...
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... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the... if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DDR3_2 - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be used and installed...
... be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS DDR3_2 - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be used and installed...
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... is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 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 install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the...
... is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 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 install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the...
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... & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup.
... & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous settings remain in the BIOS Setup program to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to the system and BIOS Setup.
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... being used . Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to 500 MHz. Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to manually set the PCIe ... on the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control x CPU NB VID Control...
... being used . Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to 500 MHz. Allows you to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to manually set the PCIe ... on the CPU being used . CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control x CPU NB VID Control...
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...Delay [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 30T Auto -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing ...PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Frequency Allows you to set memory control mode. Auto -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be...
...Delay [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 30T Auto -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing ...PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Frequency Allows you to set memory control mode. Auto -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be...
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...Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) - 37 - Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T..., 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Trfc0 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Bank Interleaving ...
...Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) - 37 - Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T..., 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Trfc0 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Bank Interleaving ...
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...range is from 1.100V to 1.780V. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the... CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 1.500V to 2.380V. ******** System Voltage Optimized ********...
...range is from 1.100V to 1.780V. BIOS Setup - 38 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the... CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 1.500V to 2.380V. ******** System Voltage Optimized ********...
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... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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...will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Landing zone. Number of cylinders. Write precompensation cylinder. Number of sectors. Number of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity ... system boot will stop . Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default...
...will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Landing zone. Number of cylinders. Write precompensation cylinder. Number of sectors. Number of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity ... system boot will stop . Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default...
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Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by a ...
Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by a ...
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... sequence: The first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are installed. • The...
... sequence: The first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are installed. • The...
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...8226; Load allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Unique Features - 66 - You can be enabled/disabled depends on the installed memory module(s). The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Select Auto overclock... in EasyTune 6 may occur. The Graphics tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is an easy-to-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages ...
...8226; Load allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Unique Features - 66 - You can be enabled/disabled depends on the installed memory module(s). The Smart tab allows you to load previous settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Select Auto overclock... in EasyTune 6 may occur. The Graphics tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is an easy-to-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages ...
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... or when the remote computer is in to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Cloud OC will be sure to update Internet...
... or when the remote computer is in to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. When using Cloud OC, make sure the Internet connection is required. Cloud OC will be sure to update Internet...
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... and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Option ROM Version 3.2.1020.39 (c) 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc...
... and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. RAID Option ROM Version 3.2.1020.39 (c) 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc...
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...make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." You can temporarily ... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1...
...make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." You can temporarily ... (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 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: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1...