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... of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide...included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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 ...
... of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide...included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. 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 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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. • The motherboard image is for reference ...
The box contents are for reference only. 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. • The motherboard image is for reference ...
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... on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
... on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install...
... slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install...
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... separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No...
... separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No...
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... so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• 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). - 29 - Hardware Installation 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to...
... so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• 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). - 29 - Hardware Installation 16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to...
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...the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Manual. Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or ...disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being ...
...the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Manual. Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or ...disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being ...
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DCTs Mode Allows you to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 37 - Options are synchronous to set memory control mode. Auto 9T 9T Auto 9T 9T Auto 9T 9T Auto 24T 24T Auto 5T 5T Auto ... settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto -- -- BIOS Setup...
DCTs Mode Allows you to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 37 - Options are synchronous to set memory control mode. Auto 9T 9T Auto 9T 9T Auto 9T 9T Auto 24T 24T Auto 5T 5T Auto ... settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto -- -- BIOS Setup...
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CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. CKE.... (Default: Skip DQS) CKE Power Down Mode Determines whether to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.060V to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ********...
CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. CKE.... (Default: Skip DQS) CKE Power Down Mode Determines whether to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.060V to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ********...
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...) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control (Note) Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 (Note) This setting is always enabled. Manual Allows you to determine whether to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. BIOS Setup CPU Core 0 is fixed. Capability Away...
...) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control (Note) Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 (Note) This setting is always enabled. Manual Allows you to determine whether to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. BIOS Setup CPU Core 0 is fixed. Capability Away...
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... to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing...
... to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Drivers Installation Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-970A-UD3 D3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970...the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash... drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Before You Begin 1....
...flash drive or hard drive must use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. GA-970A-UD3 D3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970...the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash... drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to enter Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Before You Begin 1....
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... a BIOS update. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to complete. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. C. Updating the BIOS with... connection (for your motherboard model. Failure to boot. - 67 - Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update...
... a BIOS update. 2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on -screen instructions to complete. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. C. Updating the BIOS with... connection (for your motherboard model. Failure to boot. - 67 - Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update...
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... No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization ON Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 ... Assignment N N [[KKeeyyssAAvvaailialabblele]] [h] Up [i] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit Figure 5 Appendix - 78 - Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced...
... No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization ON Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 ... Assignment N N [[KKeeyyssAAvvaailialabblele]] [h] Up [i] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit Figure 5 Appendix - 78 - Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced...
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... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...
... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out...