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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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... features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: ...
... features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. ...be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: ...
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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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...user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer ... required 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. • Prior...
...user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer ... required 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. • Prior...
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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 Support for ... 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 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for ... 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.
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... 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. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented...
... 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. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented...
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... on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal ... to the CPU. 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 5: Finally...
On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal ... to the CPU. 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 5: Finally...
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... following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
... following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode...
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Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are ...
Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. DDR2 DIMMs are ...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that ...; Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer.
Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that ...; Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your computer.
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... Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up 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 connect a PS/2 keyboard. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Optical...
... Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up 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 connect a PS/2 keyboard. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Optical...
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... in jack. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to this audio jack for line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green...
... in jack. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to this audio jack for line in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green...
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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 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., 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 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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... 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. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...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 - If a power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly ...
... 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. When using a 2x10 power supply. 3 4 1 2 ATX_12V ATX_12V: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13 1 24 12 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...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 - If a power supply is used that can withstand high power consumption be used (400W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly ...
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... 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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. ...
... 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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. ...