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... our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Motherboard GA-970-Gaming Motherboard GA-970-Gaming Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13...
... our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Motherboard GA-970-Gaming Motherboard GA-970-Gaming Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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 G Connector * The box contents above are subject to...
... 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 G Connector * The box contents above are subject to...
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...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you use an ...the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure...
...an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you use an ...the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure...
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... for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. EasyTune - System Information Viewer - BIOS ...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Ambient LED - Cloud Station - Game Controller - Supported functions of each application may vary by...
... for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. EasyTune - System Information Viewer - BIOS ...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Ambient LED - Cloud Station - Game Controller - Supported functions of each application may vary by...
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...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel ...following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended that memory of ...
...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel ...following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended that memory of ...
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... DDR3_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports...
... DDR3_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports...
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... to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In The Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to be used to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration... and then remove it from the connector. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in jack to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port ...
... to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In The Mic in jack. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to be used to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration... and then remove it from the connector. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to 1 Gbps data rate. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for line in jack to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 11 - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port ...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 14 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W...
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 14 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W...
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... speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition Pin No. 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 a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
... speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Definition Pin No. 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 a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
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... be used to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 2: F Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD to create a RAID set with SATA drive(s). Please note that...
... be used to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector. Refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 2: F Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD to create a RAID set with SATA drive(s). Please note that...
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...your chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that can detect if the chassis cover has been ...on the chassis that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. ••...
...your chassis front panel audio module to this header according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that can detect if the chassis cover has been ...on the chassis that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be heard if no problem is operating. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. ••...
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.... For example, some graphics cards may vary by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same...
.... For example, some graphics cards may vary by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same...
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... or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to boot. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to touch the two pins for a few seconds. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to...jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values.) - 20 - To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system....
... or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to boot. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to touch the two pins for a few seconds. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to...jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values.) - 20 - To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system....
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... emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to set to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on the memory timings. `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory...
... emit warning sound. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to set to the motherboard CI header. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on the memory timings. `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory...
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... , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; && Slope PWM Allows...
... , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; && Slope PWM Allows...
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...SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Or you can select Select File in your storage device or load the profile automatically created by... up to 8 profiles and save the current BIOS settings to the hard drives. Press on the motherboard. Press to boot immediately. You can select Select File in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you begin, please prepare...
...SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Or you can select Select File in your storage device or load the profile automatically created by... up to 8 profiles and save the current BIOS settings to the hard drives. Press on the motherboard. Press to boot immediately. You can select Select File in the M.2 connector(s) on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you begin, please prepare...
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... described in the brackets after Drv and Ctrl above, which says "Successful To Create Logical Drive" will see shall depend on the motherboard you will appear. Enter drvcfg at Shell again: Shell> drvcfg -s XX XX XXs are listed on Logical Drive Create Menu. Then...RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to complete. C-1. Step 2: Restart your motherboard. When the message "Are You Sure To Create Logical Drive?" Press to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." Follow the steps below and enter...
... described in the brackets after Drv and Ctrl above, which says "Successful To Create Logical Drive" will see shall depend on the motherboard you will appear. Enter drvcfg at Shell again: Shell> drvcfg -s XX XX XXs are listed on Logical Drive Create Menu. Then...RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. For the BIOS Setup menus, refer to complete. C-1. Step 2: Restart your motherboard. When the message "Are You Sure To Create Logical Drive?" Press to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." Follow the steps below and enter...
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... and before the operating system boot begins, look for further configuration. Press + to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you do not want to access the LD Define Menu. In the LD Define...: Hw8\AHCI\W8 AHCI driver for details on the SATA controller. Skip this step if you to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8\AHCI\W864A For Windows 7, browse to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the Windows 8.1 setup disk...
... and before the operating system boot begins, look for further configuration. Press + to load the driver appears, select Browse. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you do not want to access the LD Define Menu. In the LD Define...: Hw8\AHCI\W8 AHCI driver for details on the SATA controller. Skip this step if you to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8\AHCI\W864A For Windows 7, browse to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the Windows 8.1 setup disk...