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Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout 4 GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout 4 GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
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...handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. If you are uncertain about ... or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the ...
...handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. If you are uncertain about ... or within an electrostatic shielding container. •• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the ...
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... for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek® ALC887 audio codec High...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform...
... for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek® ALC887 audio codec High...; 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform...
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...DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ... System Support for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support...
...DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors ... System Support for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * 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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..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the...as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Due to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed. 2. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with the CPU specifications...
..., brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the...as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Due to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is installed. 2. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with the CPU specifications...
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... from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for a headphone or 2-...rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you begin to prevent hardware damage....
... from your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Use this port for a headphone or 2-...rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you begin to prevent hardware damage....
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Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to... turn off the devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 11 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 5 2 8 4 11 7 10 4 13 12 9 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN...
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices: •• First make sure the device cable has been securely attached to... turn off the devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 11 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 5 2 8 4 11 7 10 4 13 12 9 6 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN...
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... the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 12 - Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard...
... the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 12 - Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Definition Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard...
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... total number of hard drives must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to factory...
... total number of hard drives must be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to factory...
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... Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC...
... Pin 5 USB DX+ 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to manually set the CPU base clock in damage to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to... the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is highly...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to manually set the CPU base clock in damage to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to... the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is highly...
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... that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports hardware C1E is dependent on the CPU being used ). (Default: Automatic mode) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)... (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used ; The adjustable range is installed, the BIOS will allow a platform to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this ...
... that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports hardware C1E is dependent on the CPU being used ). (Default: Automatic mode) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.)... (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used ; The adjustable range is installed, the BIOS will allow a platform to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this ...
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... Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this item will show "No" at...
... Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you install a CPU and a memory module that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. If this item will show "No" at...
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...and devices that supports this feature. - 22 - Press on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be installed. This item is present only if at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && OS Type Allows you want to display the...from the available devices. After configuring this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies ...
...and devices that supports this feature. - 22 - Press on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be installed. This item is present only if at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && OS Type Allows you want to display the...from the available devices. After configuring this type is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies ...
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... password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from operating systems that supports this item, type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator... Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. ...
... password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from operating systems that supports this item, type the password, and then press . You must enter the administrator... Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select which type of operating system to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you install a CPU that only support UEFI Option ROM. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. ...
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... disables the VIA® VL805 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default... mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 24 -
... disables the VIA® VL805 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default... mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. - 24 -
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.... (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) `` SB SATA Configuration && PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT5 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug...
.... (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) `` SB SATA Configuration && PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT5 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug...
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...a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. 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 ...click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in HDD/USB/FDD to...
...a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. 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 ...click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in HDD/USB/FDD to...