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...132; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of ...the property of the motherboard 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 updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, ...
...132; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of ...the property of the motherboard 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 updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 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...
... F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a ...result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 ...
...uneven surface. •• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a ...result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 ...
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... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Turbo XHD Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF...
... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Turbo XHD Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF...
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... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory...- - DS/SS - - It is recommended 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 prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules ...
...Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory...- - DS/SS - - It is recommended 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 prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules ...
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... the cable connector. - 12 - Microphones must be used to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. USB...
... the cable connector. - 12 - Microphones must be used to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. USB...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 13 -
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..., the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power...
..., the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Before connecting the power...
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... fan be sure to factory defaults. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN1 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. 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 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). For optimum heat dissipation, it...
... fan be sure to factory defaults. Definition 1 GND 1 SYS_FAN1 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Reserve 1 1 SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. 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 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). For optimum heat dissipation, it...
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... sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel ... or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Pin No. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and...
... sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel ... or even damage it. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Pin No. 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and...
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... and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS... The LOGO Screen (Default) B. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to boot. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :...
... and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To access the BIOS... The LOGO Screen (Default) B. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to boot. GA-970A-DS3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu :...
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...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is...
...; Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) && Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is...
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... and ratio will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled...
... and ratio will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) && Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled...
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... fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load...
... fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load...
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... recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and...
... recommended drivers. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all Data F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and...
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... RAID BIOS setup utility. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. The Drv section will see shall depend on the motherboard. To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to enter the LD ...Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive. 4. If you do not want to create RAID, you may differ from your motherboard. Steps: 1. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will show the number of the SATA hard drive and the other end to select RAID 0. 2. Save...
... RAID BIOS setup utility. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. The Drv section will see shall depend on the motherboard. To enable RAID for the SATA2 4/SATA2 5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to enter the LD ...Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive. 4. If you do not want to create RAID, you may differ from your motherboard. Steps: 1. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will show the number of the SATA hard drive and the other end to select RAID 0. 2. Save...