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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Apr. 10, 2013 Apr. 10, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of this...
Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Apr. 10, 2013 Apr. 10, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of this...
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...the product package you obtain. - 4 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I /O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 (Note) PCIEX16 ...CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O AMD 970 ATX GA-970A-DS3P VIA® VL805 BAT AMD SB950 M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 B_BIOS SATA3 024...
...the product package you obtain. - 4 - For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-DS3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I /O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1_1 (Note) PCIEX16 ...CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 SPDIF_O AMD 970 ATX GA-970A-DS3P VIA® VL805 BAT AMD SB950 M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 B_BIOS SATA3 024...
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... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
... circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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... connection at up to this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Carefully read the manual that came with your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect...
... connection at up to this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Carefully read the manual that came with your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect...
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... power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. You may be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or...
... power cord 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. You may be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by yourself or...
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... cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition Pin No. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/P1 DIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports.
... cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition Pin No. Pin No. For information about connecting the S/P1 DIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports.
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... Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock...the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in...
... Frequency Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. (Default: Auto) && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock...the installed CPU. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && CPU core Control (Note 1) Allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to manually enable/disable CPU cores. When enabled, the power consumption will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data...
.... (Default: Enabled) && CPU core Control (Note 1) Allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to manually enable/disable CPU cores. When enabled, the power consumption will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data...
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... the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to control the CPU fan speed. && CPU/System/Power Fan Speed...temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...
... the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to Manual. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to control the CPU fan speed. && CPU/System/Power Fan Speed...temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the system fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM...
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..., Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key...
..., Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. Use to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key...
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... and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to confirm. Press on the device you select and select Yes to install. - 28 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before...
... and execute the Run.exe program.) After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to confirm. Press on the device you select and select Yes to install. - 28 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before...
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... centers for activation of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your effort. Finally, we suggest that...environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are disposed of properly. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in ...
... centers for activation of life" product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your effort. Finally, we suggest that...environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at GIGABYTE are disposed of properly. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for any unauthorized purpose. WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is recycled in ...