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.... No part of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
.... No part of this : "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
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... F_PANEL (Note) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the...
... F_PANEL (Note) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
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... the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the... Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your ...
... the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that you install them in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the... Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with your ...
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... power outlet 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). - 15 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation...
... power outlet 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). - 15 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. For optimum heat dissipation...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) SPDIF_O (S/...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 11) SPDIF_O (S/...
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... life of CPU host clock. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. If this feature. - 22 - The adjustable range is dependent on your...
... life of CPU host clock. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. If this feature. - 22 - The adjustable range is dependent on your...
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...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 23 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT... Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for DIMM2, DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is set the ...
...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 23 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT... Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for DIMM2, DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is set the ...
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Options are: Auto (default), Manual. && 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. && CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 24 - CMOS Setup Utility-... memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) && DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~19T. && Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 2T~19T. && Minimum...
Options are: Auto (default), Manual. && 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. && CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 24 - CMOS Setup Utility-... memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) && DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~19T. && Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 2T~19T. && Minimum...
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&& Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. The ... the normal operating voltage of the memory. && CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU North Bridge. - 26 - The adjustable range is from 1.035V to manually set the CPU voltage.
&& Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. The ... the normal operating voltage of the memory. && CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU North Bridge. - 26 - The adjustable range is from 1.035V to manually set the CPU voltage.
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...Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && CPU core Control (Note) Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default...) Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Note) This item is present only when you to run multiple operating systems and applications...
...Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && CPU core Control (Note) Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default...) Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Note) This item is present only when you to run multiple operating systems and applications...
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... Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the CMOS. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load...
... Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the CMOS. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load...
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... was delivered in your product's user's manual and we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of life by GIGABYTE. Restriction of your waste equipment at the... parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. The separate collection and recycling of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. ...
... was delivered in your product's user's manual and we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and are disposed of life by GIGABYTE. Restriction of your waste equipment at the... parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. The separate collection and recycling of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have been carefully selected to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. ...