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...translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications ... form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information...
...translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Documentation Classifications ... form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information...
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...EJ168 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 ATX Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 iTE IT8728 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 GA-970A-DS3 AMD SB950 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN1 SATA3 024 135 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 SPDIF_O F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL (Note) Due to a hardware...a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. 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...
...EJ168 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 ATX Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 iTE IT8728 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 GA-970A-DS3 AMD SB950 BAT M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN1 SATA3 024 135 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 SPDIF_O F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL (Note) Due to a hardware...a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. 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...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching ...
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... This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read ... 1. 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 came with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the...
... This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read ... 1. 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 came with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the...
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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 - To clear the CMOS values, use of a fan with fan speed...
... 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 - To clear the CMOS values, use of a fan with fan speed...
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... will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Pin No. 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 separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header...
... will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Pin No. 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 separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header...
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... ratio for the installed CPU. If this feature. - 22 - Auto (default) allows the BIOS to be configurable. Allows you to allow for the installed CPU. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
... ratio for the installed CPU. If this feature. - 22 - Auto (default) allows the BIOS to be configurable. Allows you to allow for the installed CPU. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
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...5T 5T Auto 110ns 110ns Auto -- -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is set to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to use the preset memory overclocking... profile to achieve optimum overclocking performance. (Default: Disabled) && Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) && Memory Clock This option is configurable only when...
...5T 5T Auto 110ns 110ns Auto -- -- Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is set to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to use the preset memory overclocking... profile to achieve optimum overclocking performance. (Default: Disabled) && Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) && Memory Clock This option is configurable only when...
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... 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 those under the four items above are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 24 ...- Options are: Auto (default), Manual. && 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. && CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. && RAS to CAS R/W Delay...
... 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 those under the four items above are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 24 ...- Options are: Auto (default), Manual. && 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. && CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. && RAS to CAS R/W Delay...
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... CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.035V ~ 2.145V The adjustable range is from 1.035V to set memory voltage. Normal ...Supplies the memory voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set the memory to power...
... CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) 1.035V ~ 2.145V The adjustable range is from 1.035V to set memory voltage. Normal ...Supplies the memory voltage as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) && DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set the memory to power...
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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 installed, the BIOS will be reduced during system halt state. ...
...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 installed, the BIOS will be reduced during system halt state. ...
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... to install. - 37 - You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in the screen shot...
... to install. - 37 - You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in the screen shot...
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... Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of with your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are not released into the environment and to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals....selected to meet RoHS requirement. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). With your product's user's manual and we will fulfill the ...
... Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of with your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are not released into the environment and to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals....selected to meet RoHS requirement. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). With your product's user's manual and we will fulfill the ...