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...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. Documentation Classifications In order to... to their respective owners. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the...
...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. Documentation Classifications In order to... to their respective owners. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional 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 ...
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...-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - 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.
...-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - 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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GA-970A-UD3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL R_USB2 ATX_12V R_USB1 R_USB30 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN ATX iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 F_AUDIO AMD 970 F_PANEL GA-970A-UD3P VIA® VL805 AMD SB950 BAT SYS_FAN2 B_BIOS M_BIOS 03 SATA3...
GA-970A-UD3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL R_USB2 ATX_12V R_USB1 R_USB30 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN ATX iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 CODEC PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 F_AUDIO AMD 970 F_PANEL GA-970A-UD3P VIA® VL805 AMD SB950 BAT SYS_FAN2 B_BIOS M_BIOS 03 SATA3...
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GA-970A-UD3P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 ...
GA-970A-UD3P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 ...
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... your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local ...wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 to the user...
... your hardware components are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. •• Turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local ...wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). 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 to the user...
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... 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\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software... for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... 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\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software... for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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..., etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if...standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket ...
..., etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if...standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket ...
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... into the CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. 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...
... into the CPU socket. Hardware Installation - 14 - Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. 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...
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... 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on one side of the retention... frame. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing 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...
... 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on one side of the retention... frame. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing 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...
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... power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. ••...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - It is installed, the BIOS will double ...
... power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. ••...; Memory modules have a foolproof design. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the memory. DS/SS - It is installed, the BIOS will double ...
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... has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the...
... has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the...
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... below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until...
... below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until...
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... 2.0/1.1 specification. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Connection/ Speed LED...
... 2.0/1.1 specification. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the connector. Connection/ Speed LED...
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... 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB30 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 14) COMA 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning 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...
... 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O 12) F_USB30 13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 14) COMA 15) TPM Read the following guidelines before turning 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...
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... power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU.
... power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU.
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... in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to factory defaults. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The speed control function requires...
... in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to factory defaults. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The speed control function requires...
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...simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. You may require you want to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the ...motherboard header. DIP 1 23 1 •• Audio signals will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the DIP 1 23 1 audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7M.1_S-CAThAannel Audio." Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-...
...simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. You may require you want to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the ...motherboard header. DIP 1 23 1 •• Audio signals will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the DIP 1 23 1 audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7M.1_S-CAThAannel Audio." Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-...
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... •• It is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to activate certain system features. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you ...not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...
... •• It is a Windows-based utility that you need to) to activate certain system features. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to boot. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you ...not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system...