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...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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. The trademarks mentioned in any form ...to their respective owners. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in ...
...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 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. The trademarks mentioned in any form ...to their respective owners. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in ...
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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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ...
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Box Contents 55 GA-970A-D3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
Box Contents 55 GA-970A-D3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
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... expansion card, use other expansion slots. - 7 - GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL R_USB2 ATX_12V R_USB1 CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN R_USB30 ATX USB_LAN iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 Realtek® GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 GA-970A-D3P VIA® VL805 BAT PCI2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL...
... expansion card, use other expansion slots. - 7 - GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL R_USB2 ATX_12V R_USB1 CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN R_USB30 ATX USB_LAN iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 Realtek® GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 GA-970A-D3P VIA® VL805 BAT PCI2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.... •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation ...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...
.... •• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the computer power during the installation ...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user...
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...System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ... ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & ...
...System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 - Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ... ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & ...
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... Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU...
... Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU...
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... the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to...
... the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to...
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... adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (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 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 3: Turn...
... adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (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 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 3: Turn...
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... DS/SS - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design... sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored...
... DS/SS - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design... sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the same colored...
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... DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation...
... DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation...
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... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •...
... card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •...
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... 3.0 specification and is occurring •• When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection...
... 3.0 specification and is occurring •• When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection...
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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. - 21 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 -
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.... The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be...
.... The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can withstand high power consumption be...
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... 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use of a fan with fan speed control design. 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).
... 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use of a fan with fan speed control design. 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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...X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated... (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 - DIP 1 23 1 •• Audio signals will make the...
...X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated... (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 - DIP 1 23 1 •• Audio signals will make the...
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...to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. 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 ...to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. ...
...to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of BIOS, it with caution. 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 ...to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. ...