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... by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. 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 BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...technical information. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For...
... by any form or by copyright laws and is 1.0. 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 BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...technical information. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in the use of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For...
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...Items...6 GA-970A-UD3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3P 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...48 2-8 Save & Exit...50 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 51 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 51 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 61 - 4 -
...Items...6 GA-970A-UD3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3P 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...48 2-8 Save & Exit...50 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 51 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 51 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 61 - 4 -
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 65 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 4-2 Application Software 66 4-3 Technical Manuals 66 4-4 Contact...67 4-5 System...67 4-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 5 Unique Features 69 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 69 5-1-1 Updating ...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 65 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 4-2 Application Software 66 4-3 Technical Manuals 66 4-4 Contact...67 4-5 System...67 4-6 Download Center 68 Chapter 5 Unique Features 69 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 69 5-1-1 Updating ...
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...-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-UD3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
...-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-970A-UD3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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... power by your dealer. If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the ...wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm...
... power by your dealer. If you are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. •• Do not place the ...wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm...
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...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 VIA® VT2021 codec ...internal USB headers) VIA® VL805 chip: - 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
...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 VIA® VT2021 codec ...internal USB headers) VIA® VL805 chip: - 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Hardware Installation - 10 - Support for S/PDIF Out LAN Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector .../Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector .../Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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...; Bundled Software Operating System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Smart Recovery 2 Norton®... Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\...
...; Bundled Software Operating System Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Smart Recovery 2 Norton®... Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8/7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\...
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...occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to ...grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications ...
...occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to ...grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications ...
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... locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent... the socket. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Hardware Installation - 14 - B.
... locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent... the socket. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Hardware Installation - 14 - B.
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... CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (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 4: Finally, attach the power connector ...2: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side of the installed CPU. Step 3: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the mounting lug on the surface of the retention frame. On the ...
... CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (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 4: Finally, attach the power connector ...2: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side of the installed CPU. Step 3: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the mounting lug on the surface of the retention frame. On the ...
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... - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
... - DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the...
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...on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Hardware Installation DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory... module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 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 damage to the memory...
...on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Hardware Installation DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory... module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 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 damage to the memory...
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...Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4.... go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a...
...Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4.... go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a...
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... be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. •• When removing the cable connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in connector. Hardware Installation Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 1-6 Back Panel...
... be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. •• When removing the cable connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in connector. Hardware Installation Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 1-6 Back Panel...
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Only microphones still MUST be connected to the instructions on hardware specification). Refer to this jack. The audio jacks can be reconfigured to the default Mic in jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Microphones must be connected to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for each jack may vary based on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
Only microphones still MUST be connected to the instructions on hardware specification). Refer to this jack. The audio jacks can be reconfigured to the default Mic in jack. Hardware Installation - 20 - Microphones must be connected to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for each jack may vary based on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
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...the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 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 ...
...the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 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 ...
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...PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power..., the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power ...
...PS_ON (soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) Hardware Installation - 22 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power..., the result can supply enough stable power to all devices are properly installed. If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power ...
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... orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 23 - Hardware Installation When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 SYS_FAN2...
... orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 23 - Hardware Installation When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 SYS_FAN2...
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...must be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hardware Installation - 24 - DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT The SATA connectors conform to...the CMOS values may not 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 hard drives does not have to Chapter 3, "...
...must be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hardware Installation - 24 - DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT The SATA connectors conform to...the CMOS values may not 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 hard drives does not have to Chapter 3, "...