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GA-870A-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-870AUB3-3001R
GA-870A-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-870AUB3-3001R
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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 ...
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 ...
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Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-870A-USB3 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 motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-870A-USB3 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 motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only.
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GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB RCA_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V R_USB2 R_USB1 R_USB3 Socket AM3 PWR_FAN USB_LAN Etron EJ168 AUDIO GA-870A-USB3 F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 870 ATX Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 CODEC PCI1 AMD SB850 SATA3_5 CD_IN SPDIF_IN PCIEX4 iTE PCI2 IT8720 PCI3 COMA SYS_FAN1 SATA3_4 M_BIOS SATA3_0 SATA3_3 BAT B_BIOS SATA3_1 SATA3_2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS F_USB2 - 7 -
GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB RCA_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V R_USB2 R_USB1 R_USB3 Socket AM3 PWR_FAN USB_LAN Etron EJ168 AUDIO GA-870A-USB3 F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 870 ATX Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 CODEC PCI1 AMD SB850 SATA3_5 CD_IN SPDIF_IN PCIEX4 iTE PCI2 IT8720 PCI3 COMA SYS_FAN1 SATA3_4 M_BIOS SATA3_0 SATA3_3 BAT B_BIOS SATA3_1 SATA3_2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS F_USB2 - 7 -
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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 ...
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 ...
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... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. AMD 870 BIOS for GA-870A-USB3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/20/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. AMD 870 BIOS for GA-870A-USB3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/20/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
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... while in BIOS Setup. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is DualBIOS™? Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup...@BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Before You Begin 1. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-870A-USB3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/20/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is...
... while in BIOS Setup. Motherboards that matches your motherboard model. 2. What is DualBIOS™? Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup...@BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Before You Begin 1. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for GA-870A-USB3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/20/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is...