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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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Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007
Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 • ...
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 • ...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX COMA USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN F_AUDIO GA-MA770-DS3/S3 AUDIO RTL8111B CODEC ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 AMD 770 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE AMD SB600 CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 BAT F_USB1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 F1_1394 FDD F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8718 CI LPT BIOS SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX COMA USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN F_AUDIO GA-MA770-DS3/S3 AUDIO RTL8111B CODEC ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 AMD 770 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE AMD SB600 CD_IN SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 BAT F_USB1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 F1_1394 FDD F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 SATAII2 IT8718 CI LPT BIOS SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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...Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 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 ...
...Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 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 ...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...
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... on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Once the CPU is...
... on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Once the CPU is...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof ... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof ... Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off...
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.... • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
.... • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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... front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be reconfigured to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be used to this jack. Line Out Jack (Green...
... front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be reconfigured to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to the default Mic in jack ( ). GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be used to this jack. Line Out Jack (Green...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (400W or greater). Do not insert the power supply...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 22 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is used (400W or greater). Do not insert the power supply...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable...
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... design may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on...
... design may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to indicate the problem. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - The LED is off when the system is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on...
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... digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and...
... digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - You may be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power ...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - You may be handled in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power ...
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AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key ... motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu.
AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash Press the key ... motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to accept. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Note: The setting in Boot Menu.
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... onscreen description of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
... onscreen description of the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
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... changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. An user password only allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings.
... changes in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. An user password only allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you to restrict access to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings.
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... Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Capacity...
... Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Capacity...