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GA-MA770-ES3 Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066(Note)/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 ... Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 -
GA-MA770-ES3 Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066(Note)/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 ... Speaker Out) Line-In (Rear Speaker Out) S/PDIF In S/ PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 -
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... Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB710 2 x 1.8V...
... Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/ AMD Sempron™ processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB710 2 x 1.8V...
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... ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w... w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI...
... ATX main power connector w 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w... w w w w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI...
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...the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz or above 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) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use ... HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) Due to ...
...the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz or above 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) To enable 7.1-channel audio, you have to use ... HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 7) Due to ...
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... does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the...
... does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the...
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...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to...are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1: DDR2_2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original...
...will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to...are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR2_1 Channel 1: DDR2_2 DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original...
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... / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and one 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Hardware Installation... When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Before connecting a ...
... / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and one 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. Hardware Installation... When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it is used to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Before connecting a ...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that you made is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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...CPU being used . The adjustable range is set the frequency for the installed CPU... Link between the CPU and chipset. Important...all CPU cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. CPU ...is dependent on the CPU being used . ...automatically restart for the installed CPU. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note)...CPU core. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU...CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Advanced Clock...Firmware!!! Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item ...CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU...
...CPU being used . The adjustable range is set the frequency for the installed CPU... Link between the CPU and chipset. Important...all CPU cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. CPU ...is dependent on the CPU being used . ...automatically restart for the installed CPU. CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note)...CPU core. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU...CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Advanced Clock...Firmware!!! Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item ...CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU...
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... Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. When you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set... to DDR 667. When you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to RAS Delay Auto 2T 2T Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
... Sets Memory Clock to DDR 800. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. When you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to X2.66. Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set... to DDR 667. When you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to RAS Delay Auto 2T 2T Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
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... 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Ganged Sets memory ...memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Trfc3...
... 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Ganged Sets memory ...memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Trfc3...
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... Bridge voltage as required. (Default) 1.820V ~ 2.500V The adjustable range is from 1.820V to set the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to 2.500V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.100V ~ 1.800V The adjustable ...range is from 1.100V to set the CPU voltage. SB/HT Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - Normal Supplies the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage as required. Auto sets the...
... Bridge voltage as required. (Default) 1.820V ~ 2.500V The adjustable range is from 1.820V to set the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage. CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to 2.500V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.100V ~ 1.800V The adjustable ...range is from 1.100V to set the CPU voltage. SB/HT Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - Normal Supplies the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage as required. Auto sets the...
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...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, ...USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables ...
...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, ...USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this function. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables ...
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... C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to default values. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Before you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or ... with the optimum configurations tested to load previous settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to take effect or click Default to restore to be ...
... C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the CPU fan speed to default values. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Before you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or ... with the optimum configurations tested to load previous settings from the buzzer or use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to take effect or click Default to restore to be ...
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...Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. The problem is working properly. Check if the system can boot successfully. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The ...keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Reinstall ...
...Save & Exit Setup" to submit your question. The problem is working properly. Check if the system can boot successfully. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. No The ...keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. Reinstall ...