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Box Contents GA-970A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • ... for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part...
Box Contents GA-970A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • ... for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part...
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GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual ... RJ45 LAN x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus VIA VT6308 2 IEEE 1394a 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 AMD 970 Etron EJ168 Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 CODEC 14 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual ... RJ45 LAN x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Bus VIA VT6308 2 IEEE 1394a 2 USB 3.0/2.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 AMD 970 Etron EJ168 Etron EJ168 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 CODEC 14 USB 2.0/1.1 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker...
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... memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD USB South Bridge: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available ...
... memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio ...Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD USB South Bridge: - Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) 2 x Etron EJ168 chips: - Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available ...
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... 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x.../2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394 port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker...
... 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x.../2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x IEEE 1394 port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker...
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... Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring... optical digital audio in connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital...
... Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring... optical digital audio in connector. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital...
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... BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the USB bracket. TPM w/housing PW •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the... USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the F_USB1 Vhoeltaagdeemr ecaasnuresmuepn-t ...
... BIOS 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the USB bracket. TPM w/housing PW •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the... USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the F_USB1 Vhoeltaagdeemr ecaasnuresmuepn-t ...
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...- 10 No Pin - 27 - Definition 1 TPA+ 9 1 2 TPA- 10 2 3 GND- 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach...
...- 10 No Pin - 27 - Definition 1 TPA+ 9 1 2 TPA- 10 2 3 GND- 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and then attach...
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..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use...
..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use...
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... - Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
... - Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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...Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password... CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
...Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password... CD/DVD Boot Option Set this setting depending on the list. Press to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
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... ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Enabled [Enabled] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Enabled [Enabled] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to...
Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to...
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...you wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to Disabled. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup - 48 - Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, ...IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of ...
...you wish to install a 3rd party add-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to Disabled. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup - 48 - Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, ...IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of ...
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...off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be off the system. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to RAM)...power button. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power...
...off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be off the system. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to RAM)...power button. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power...
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... to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers,... and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install"...
... to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers,... and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install"...
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...; At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it...
...; At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it...
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... risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-970A-UD3 D3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG05C-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™...Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. Normally, the system ...
... risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-970A-UD3 D3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG05C-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™...Flash™? 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter MS-DOS mode. Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. Normally, the system ...
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...BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features Updating the BIOS When ...Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 1: 1. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! appears, press to...
...BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to select Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features Updating the BIOS When ...Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! When the message "Are you to save the BIOS file to access Q-Flash. 2. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Select the BIOS update file and press . Step 1: 1. CoaodpyCMBIOOSS DcoemfapuletteEdn-aPbaless !! appears, press to...
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... model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A.
... model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A.
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... x OnChip SATA Port as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [RAID] [As SATA Type] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... x OnChip SATA Port as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [RAID] [As SATA Type] [Enabled] [Enabled] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...