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GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA770S3-1003R
GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA770S3-1003R
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... CO., LTD as the exclu- For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the ...tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV:...
... CO., LTD as the exclu- For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. No part of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the ...tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV:...
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... No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
... No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-S3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
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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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... are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to...
... are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to...
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... to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your...
... to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your...
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... do 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 factory defaults.
... do 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 factory defaults.
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... used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup
... used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. BIOS Setup
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... non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Head Number of sectors. No Errors The system boot will ...other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on Allows you to specify whether the ...
... non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Head Number of sectors. No Errors The system boot will ...other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on Allows you to specify whether the ...
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...when Set Memory Clock is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to manually set the frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you to Manual. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability ...Control Normal CPU Vcore DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DDR 533 [Press Enter] [Auto] [Auto] 200 [Manual] [Normal] 1.3500V [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
...when Set Memory Clock is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to manually set the frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you to Manual. PCIE Clock (MHz) Allows you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability ...Control Normal CPU Vcore DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DDR 533 [Press Enter] [Auto] [Auto] 200 [Manual] [Normal] 1.3500V [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to RAS Delay Options are: 2T (default), 3T, 4T, 5T. Precharge Time Options are : 5T~18T. (Default: 12T) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - RAS to be configurable. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are... (default), 5T, 6T. Options are : 1T (default), 2T. CAS# latency Options are: 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual.
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to RAS Delay Options are: 2T (default), 3T, 4T, 5T. Precharge Time Options are : 5T~18T. (Default: 12T) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - RAS to be configurable. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are... (default), 5T, 6T. Options are : 1T (default), 2T. CAS# latency Options are: 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual.
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.... (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.025V to manually set the CPU voltage. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. - 51 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to your CPU or reduce the useful life of...Normal +0.025V ~ +0.375V Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to manually set the South Bridge voltage. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required...
.... (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases North Bridge voltage by 0.025V to manually set the CPU voltage. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. - 51 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to your CPU or reduce the useful life of...Normal +0.025V ~ +0.375V Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to manually set the South Bridge voltage. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required...
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 57 -
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... without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the screen is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Upon completion... Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list.
... without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the screen is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Upon completion... Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list.
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...Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA770-DS3/...S3 Motherboard - 74 - LD 4 ---- LD 2 ---- LD 6 ---- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or ...
...Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA770-DS3/...S3 Motherboard - 74 - LD 4 ---- LD 2 ---- LD 6 ---- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or ...
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... following is an example of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - A. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing...
... following is an example of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you need to manually specify an adapter. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - A. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing...
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.../ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Side Speaker Out Mic In Rear speaker is plugged...
.../ Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in or Line in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in a 4-channel audio configuration, if a Side Speaker Out Mic In Rear speaker is plugged...
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...internationally banned toxic chemicals. Instead, the device should not be construed as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the time of properly. Restriction of life" product, you purchased the product for details of Certain Hazardous ...is recycled in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in your effort....
...internationally banned toxic chemicals. Instead, the device should not be construed as most of the materials in your product's user's manual and we at the time of properly. Restriction of life" product, you purchased the product for details of Certain Hazardous ...is recycled in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in your effort....