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...REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned ...in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
...REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned ...in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 53 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 53 3-2 Application Software 54 3-3 Technical Manuals 54 3-4 Contact...55 3-5 System...55 3-6 Download Center 56 3-7 New Utilities...56 Chapter 4 Unique Features 57 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 57 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-970A-D3 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.
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) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-970A-D3 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.
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... internal connectors 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, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard...
... internal connectors 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, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard...
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... 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: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... 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: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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...: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2.
...: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2.
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... system may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from overheating. mended that a system fan be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds...
... system may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from overheating. mended that a system fan be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds...
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... via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5M.1_S/7AT.1A-Channel Audio." For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND...
... via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5M.1_S/7AT.1A-Channel Audio." For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND...
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...to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto... set the frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller ...
...to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto... set the frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller ...
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... settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Options are synchronous to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 35 - DCTs Mode Allows you to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items...
... settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Options are synchronous to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 35 - DCTs Mode Allows you to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items...
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...) 2.060V ~ 3.170V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to manually set the system voltages. **DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. CS/ODT Fine Delay... access different channels of the memory to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.060V to 3.170V. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to increase memory performance and stability...
...) 2.060V ~ 3.170V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to manually set the system voltages. **DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. CS/ODT Fine Delay... access different channels of the memory to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.060V to 3.170V. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to increase memory performance and stability...
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... Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to determine whether to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to re- duce heat output ...- 41 - CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control (Note) Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto If a CPU that supports this function. CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: ...
... Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to determine whether to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to re- duce heat output ...- 41 - CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control (Note) Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto If a CPU that supports this function. CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: ...
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...drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All ... system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Chapter...
...drive. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All ... system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Chapter...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 54 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the ...GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
... or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the ...GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...
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...not to boot. - 63 - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS ...server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
...not to boot. - 63 - During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to start. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on the @BIOS ...server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with...
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...Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization ON Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model...N N [[KKeeyyssAAvvaailialabblele]] [h] Up [i] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit Figure 5 Appendix - 74 - Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ LD View Menu ] ...
...Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization ON Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model...N N [[KKeeyyssAAvvaailialabblele]] [h] Up [i] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit Figure 5 Appendix - 74 - Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ LD View Menu ] ...
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... and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. If you can listen to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the next page. If you can listen to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...