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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 ...
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 ...
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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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...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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (The PCI ... 16 GB of 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 Support for S/PDIF...
...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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (The PCI ... 16 GB of 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 Support for S/PDIF...
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... 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 -
... 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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... CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Before installing the...
... CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Do not force the CPU into their holes. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Before installing the...
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... to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed. 2. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard...
... to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is installed. 2. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard...
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... on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
... on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports...
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... a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in jack. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Only microphones still MUST be used to this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as...
... a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to connect front speakers in jack. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Only microphones still MUST be used to this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as...
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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 - If a power supply is used (400W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not...
... 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 - If a power supply is used (400W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not...
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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 - The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set...
... (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 - The pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set...
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... the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is operating. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The...problem is in different patterns to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative...
... the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is operating. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The...problem is in different patterns to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Note the positive and negative...
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... use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio...
... use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio...
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Replace the battery. 4. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You may be lost. Gently remove the ...
Replace the battery. 4. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You may be lost. Gently remove the ...
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... will still be used for subsequent access to set the first boot device without having to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, ... appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
... will still be used for subsequent access to set the first boot device without having to accept. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, ... appear when the computer boots. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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... carry out 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 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save...
... carry out 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 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save...
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..., 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Sector Number of extended memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. If you wish to enter...
..., 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Sector Number of extended memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. If you wish to enter...
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This feature allows your hard drive. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables ...
This feature allows your hard drive. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables ...
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... driver to Disabled. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you to decide whether to the fault or short. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is attached to detect the status of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to...
... driver to Disabled. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you to decide whether to the fault or short. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is attached to detect the status of wires will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to...
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... (Default) Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using ... suspend mode. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to be off the computer in a S3(STR) low power mode. Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows...from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up signal from S3 PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power...
... (Default) Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using ... suspend mode. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to be off the computer in a S3(STR) low power mode. Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows...from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up signal from S3 PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item ...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 - 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] Item ...