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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 7 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 Panel...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout 7 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 Panel...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB600 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB600 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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...
... 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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...
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.../667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard...-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
.../667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard...-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design.
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... Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports... ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
... Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports... ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating...
... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating...
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... before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports .../SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 -
... before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports .../SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 -
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...the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 2: The clips at ...As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs....
...the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 2: The clips at ...As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the top edge of the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs....
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...this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to make changes...BIOS This function allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load ...
...this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to make changes...BIOS This function allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load ...
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... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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... other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. The following fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A ... will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If...or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 -
... other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. The following fields display your system. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A ... will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will be reserved for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If...or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 -
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Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system. To turn on automatically. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 ...
Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on the system. To turn on automatically. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 ...
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... as required. Options are : DDR 400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. - 49 - BIOS Setup Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Options are : Auto (default), 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz. If this occurs, clear ... 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock ` DRAM Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control CPU Voltage...
... as required. Options are : DDR 400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. - 49 - BIOS Setup Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Options are : Auto (default), 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz. If this occurs, clear ... 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock ` DRAM Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control CPU Voltage...
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...or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to set the system voltages as required. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the South Bridge voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be .... (Default) Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. - 51 - BIOS Setup CPU Frequency (MHz)...
...or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to set the system voltages as required. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the South Bridge voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be .... (Default) Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. - 51 - BIOS Setup CPU Frequency (MHz)...
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... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; actual size requirements vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the...
... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; actual size requirements vary, depending on the first IDE connector is the...
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...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use each function of EasyTune 5 Pro...
...execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement ...Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use each function of EasyTune 5 Pro...
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...USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of memory space to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select ...Use this device. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to Computer. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-MA770-DS3/...
...USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of memory space to use flash memory on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select ...Use this device. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to Computer. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-MA770-DS3/...
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... Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD 3 ] Controller Configuration 4 ] Press 1..4 to enter the Delete LD window. C. Appendix Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the Define LD window. To create an array...
... Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignments 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD 3 ] Controller Configuration 4 ] Press 1..4 to enter the Delete LD window. C. Appendix Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the Define LD window. To create an array...
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...the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on GIGABYTE's website. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. A: If your computer. Gently remove the battery from the battery... CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 90 - You can temporarily ...
...the CMOS values after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on GIGABYTE's website. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. A: If your computer. Gently remove the battery from the battery... CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 90 - You can temporarily ...
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... and solved. START Turn off the power. Turn on the power to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Secure the CPU No cooler on the memory slot. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to start the computer. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes Isolate the short circuit. ... cable and the 12V power cable. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to enter BIOS Setup. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix Yes Check if the...
... and solved. START Turn off the power. Turn on the power to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Secure the CPU No cooler on the memory slot. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to start the computer. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes Isolate the short circuit. ... cable and the 12V power cable. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to enter BIOS Setup. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. The problem is verified and solved. Appendix Yes Check if the...