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... : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on 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. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual may...types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in any means without prior ...
... : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on 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. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual may...types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in any means without prior ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-D3P 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...a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 M.I.T...33 2-4 System...41 2-5 BIOS Features 42 2-6 Peripherals...45 2-7 Power Management 48 2-8 Save & Exit...50 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-D3P 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...a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 M.I.T...33 2-4 System...41 2-5 BIOS Features 42 2-6 Peripherals...45 2-7 Power Management 48 2-8 Save & Exit...50 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
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... 61 4-2 Application Software 62 4-3 Technical Manuals 62 4-4 Contact...63 4-5 System...63 4-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 5 Unique Features 65 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 65 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 65 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 68 5-2 EasyTune 6...69 Chapter 6 Appendix...71 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 71 6-1-2 Configuring...
... 61 4-2 Application Software 62 4-3 Technical Manuals 62 4-4 Contact...63 4-5 System...63 4-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 5 Unique Features 65 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 65 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 65 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 68 5-2 EasyTune 6...69 Chapter 6 Appendix...71 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 71 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 71 6-1-2 Configuring...
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GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (... (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 14 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In...
GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (... (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 14 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In...
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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...make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. Hardware ...Installation - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
...make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. Hardware ...Installation - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4...: DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Two Modules Four Modules - Hardware Installation - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that ...
...8226; Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4...: DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Two Modules Four Modules - Hardware Installation - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that ...
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... your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from...
... your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from...
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... inside the chassis. Definition 1 SYS_FAN1 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks....before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 23 - The speed control function requires the use a metal...
... inside the chassis. Definition 1 SYS_FAN1 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks....before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 23 - The speed control function requires the use a metal...
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... be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery...
... be an even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of the battery...
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... activity LED on the chassis front panel. You may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel.
... activity LED on the chassis front panel. You may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel.
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... and sound cards. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND ATX_12V_2X3 F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) F_USB3 (Front Panel) Hardware Installation - 26... 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for your motherboard to work or even damage it...
... and sound cards. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 1 PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) Pin No. 1 2 Definition SPDIFO GND ATX_12V_2X3 F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) F_USB3 (Front Panel) Hardware Installation - 26... 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for your motherboard to work or even damage it...
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...9 1 1 Power (5V) 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ Voltage measureme7nt pointGs(GN1D.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• ... damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIO 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin TPM w/housing Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) P 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3...
...9 1 1 Power (5V) 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ Voltage measureme7nt pointGs(GN1D.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• ... damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND DB_PORT BIO 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin TPM w/housing Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) P 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3...
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...15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PC Hardware Installation - 28 - 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM ...cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 10 F_USB30 Pin No. F_AUDIO(H) 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin DB_PORT BIOS S 1 1 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage ...
...15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PC Hardware Installation - 28 - 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM ...cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 10 F_USB30 Pin No. F_AUDIO(H) 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin DB_PORT BIOS S 1 1 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 1 Voltage ...
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... . BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows...
... . BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, 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. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows...
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... boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash... utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to accept. After system restart, the device ...
... boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 30 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash... utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to accept. After system restart, the device ...
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Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E7) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select .../ Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit...
Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E7) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select .../ Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit...
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...Power Management Use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports.... BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the ... Peripherals Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save the current BIOS settings to set your CPU and memory, etc. BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the...
...Power Management Use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports.... BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the ... Peripherals Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. You can save the current BIOS settings to set your CPU and memory, etc. BIOS Setup Menus M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the...
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.... 2-3 M.I.T. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 33 - BIOS Setup Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter...
.... 2-3 M.I.T. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 33 - BIOS Setup Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter...
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... range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 34 - `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock...
... range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 34 - `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock...