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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
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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 Channel Memory 3 PCI Express x1 Hyper Transport 3.0 x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 1 PCI Express x4 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100...
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 Channel Memory 3 PCI Express x1 Hyper Transport 3.0 x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 1 PCI Express x4 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100...
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... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of...
... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of...
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... processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 970 South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting...; Support 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 AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec ...
... processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 970 South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting...; Support 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 AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec ...
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... and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. age of the CPU. A ... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation
... and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. age of the CPU. A ... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation
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... and supports Dual Channel Technology. when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS DDR3_3 - Dual Channel mode cannot...
... and supports Dual Channel Technology. when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. DS/SS DDR3_3 - Dual Channel mode cannot...
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...to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the... memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
...to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of the... memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
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... and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
... and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
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...Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio Allows...(Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR VTT Voltage ...
...Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio Allows...(Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR VTT Voltage ...
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...disables the control of CPU host clock. Important It is set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to default values. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Note) This item is from 200 ...the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the memory clock as required. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to automatically adjust the CPU host...
...disables the control of CPU host clock. Important It is set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to default values. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Note) This item is from 200 ...the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the memory clock as required. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to automatically adjust the CPU host...
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...Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 37 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows ...be configurable. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time...
...Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 37 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows ...be configurable. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time...
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...CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default) 2.060V ~ 3.170V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to set the system voltages as required. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. CKE... Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CS/ODT Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the...
...CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default) 2.060V ~ 3.170V The adjustable range is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to set the system voltages as required. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. CKE... Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CS/ODT Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the...
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... Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 1.145V. HT Link Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory VTT voltage as required. (Default) 0.735V ~ 1.520V The adjustable range is from 0.870V to your CPU. Normal Supplies the North Bridge ...is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 1.520V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. The ...
... Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 1.145V. HT Link Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the memory VTT voltage as required. (Default) 0.735V ~ 1.520V The adjustable range is from 0.870V to your CPU. Normal Supplies the North Bridge ...is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 1.520V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. The ...
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... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. BIOS Setup - 42 - Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for...DOS operating system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for an ...
All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. BIOS Setup - 42 - Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for...DOS operating system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for an ...
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... effective. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. Memory The system returns to turn on the system. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. Any KEY...
... effective. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. Memory The system returns to turn on the system. ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. Any KEY...
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.... • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the operating system. System Requirements: • 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. •...
.... • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the operating system. System Requirements: • 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. •...
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...GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is configurable only in Advanced mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for CPU and memory...of overclocking configurations till it hangs. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. The user-friendly ...
...GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is configurable only in Advanced mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for CPU and memory...of overclocking configurations till it hangs. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you to default values. The user-friendly ...
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... Set XXXX to the Cloud OC server later. ton under an item you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. For Windows XP, be able to the Cloud OC server, you to set up a password which will be required...
... Set XXXX to the Cloud OC server later. ton under an item you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. For Windows XP, be able to the Cloud OC server, you to set up a password which will be required...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All rights reserved. Appendix To create an array, press to enter ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. All rights reserved. Appendix To create an array, press to enter ...