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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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Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. ...
Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." The trademarks mentioned in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the...
...01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the...
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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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...for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...) 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. ...
...for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...) 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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...Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Integrated in the South Bridge 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...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 ...
...Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Integrated in the South Bridge 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...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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... 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 -
... 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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... overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended 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 inserted if...
... overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended 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 inserted if...
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... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. B. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU...
... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. B. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU...
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... 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - ...Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 ...
... 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - ...Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 ...
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...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitation, ... with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to insert the memory, switch the... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory...
...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to CPU limitation, ... with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to insert the memory, switch the... direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory...
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... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left...
... DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left...
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... slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card...card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently...
... slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to the chassis back panel with your computer. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card...card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently...
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... digital audio in connector. Use this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
... digital audio in connector. Use this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
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... jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 -
... jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Refer to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 -
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply... 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power,...
... supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from the main power connector on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply... 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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power,...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC ... connect it in damage to this header. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. 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 header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The fan header has a foolproof...
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC ... connect it in damage to this header. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. 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 header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The fan header has a foolproof...