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... LTD. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ... owners. 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. Changes to the specifications and...
... LTD. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ... owners. 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. Changes to the specifications and...
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Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS...
Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout 5 GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7 1-1 Installation Precautions 7 1-2 Product Specifications 8 1-3 Installing the CPU 10 1-4 Installing the Memory 11 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 11 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 12 1-7 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 22 2-4 Standard CMOS...
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GA-970A-DS3 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 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 12 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out...
GA-970A-DS3 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 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 12 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC iTE Bus IT8728 PS/2 KB/Mouse CODEC MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Line In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF Out...
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...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
...; 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
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... are unable to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - A memory module can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS -... install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make...
... are unable to prevent hardware damage. - 11 - A memory module can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS -... install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make...
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... Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may hang. •...sure to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 15 - Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1: Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use...
... Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may hang. •...sure to connect it is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 15 - Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1: Pin No. To clear the CMOS values, use...
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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 accordance with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Refer to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the...
... 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 accordance with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Refer to Chapter 4, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the...
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... state. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The LED is S0 On on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep state S3/S4/S5 Off or powered off when the system is reading or writing data. ••... Header, Gray): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the ...
... state. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The LED is S0 On on when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4 sleep state S3/S4/S5 Off or powered off when the system is reading or writing data. ••... Header, Gray): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the speaker on the ...
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... program, press the key during the POST. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot ...
... program, press the key during the POST. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to clear the CMOS values... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned on. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot ...
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...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options...the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. - 21 - 2-2 ...
...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS •• If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options...the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. - 21 - 2-2 ...
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... set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to boot. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to be configurable. This page is present only when you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately...
... set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to boot. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to be configurable. This page is present only when you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately...
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... x RAS to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto -- -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. && CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. The adjustable range is dependent on...x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x13 (200 MHz~2.6 GHz). && DRAM E.O.C.P Allows...
... x RAS to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto -- -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. && CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. The adjustable range is dependent on...x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x13 (200 MHz~2.6 GHz). && DRAM E.O.C.P Allows...
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... power down mode when the CKE pin is from 1.035V to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory. && CPU Voltage Control Allows you to 2.145V. && Bank...
... power down mode when the CKE pin is from 1.035V to set the CPU voltage. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory. && CPU Voltage Control Allows you to 2.145V. && Bank...
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... IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 27 - Options are : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate capacity of the SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1... Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to determine ...
... IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by the BIOS POST. - 27 - Options are : Auto (default), Large. Capacity Approximate capacity of the SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1... Master/Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : •• Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) •• None If no SATA devices are used , set this item to determine ...
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.... (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 installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Enabling Load Line control may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load....
.... (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 installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Enabling Load Line control may keep the CPU voltage more constant under light and heavy CPU load....
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...sure the operating system to exit this menu when finished. && EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. && ...required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is fixed. CPU Core 0 is always enabled. && CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) && Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup....
...sure the operating system to exit this menu when finished. && EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. && ...required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is fixed. CPU Core 0 is always enabled. && CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) && Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup....
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... status and the Case Opened field will be reduced when the CPU is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 34 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) && Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF...
... status and the Case Opened field will be reduced when the CPU is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 34 - When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) && Case Opened Displays the detection status of previous chassis intrusion status. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load...
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...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...
...CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized ...-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password ...
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... (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup... or to return to install. - 37 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. ••...
... (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (YSe/Nt S)?upNervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup... or to return to install. - 37 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. ••...