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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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB600 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111B RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB600 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation 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...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation 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...
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... (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 In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts... connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -
... (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 In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" Only the GA-MA770-DS3 adopts... connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 -
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...Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz 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) Whether the 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 -
...Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz 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) Whether the 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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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the... CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the... CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed. 2. A memory... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if...
...GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed. 2. A memory... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if...
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...both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer...power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM ...
...both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer...power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM ...
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...access 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 - You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of the and keys (For the...current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. The Functions of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...
...access 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 - You can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of the and keys (For the...current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to a profile. The Functions of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...
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... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... ` IDE Channel 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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... stop for a keyboard error but stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If you to determine whether the system will not stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you...floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. ...
... stop for a keyboard error but stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". If you to determine whether the system will not stop for an error during the POST. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you...floppy disk drive error but it will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. ...
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... of the AC power. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Note: To use this item. Disabled Double Click Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply...
... of the AC power. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Note: To use this item. Disabled Double Click Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply...
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... prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the HT Link frequency as required. HT ... Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock ` DRAM Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control CPU...
... prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the HT Link frequency as required. HT ... Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency PCIE Clock (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock ` DRAM Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control CPU...
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... the CPU host frequency. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. - 51 - Normal... +0.025V ~ +0.375V Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or...
... the CPU host frequency. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. - 51 - Normal... +0.025V ~ +0.375V Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or...
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... connector is the first physical drive. - 59 - For example, when hard drives are attached to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back...
... connector is the first physical drive. - 59 - For example, when hard drives are attached to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back...
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... Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - OVERCLOCKING 2. GO 6. Live Update 10. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page... button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement...
... Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. - 69 - OVERCLOCKING 2. GO 6. Live Update 10. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page... button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement...
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Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to Computer. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 70 - Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to ... and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash...
Step 2: In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to Computer. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 70 - Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go to ... and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash...
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... view controller settings, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix To delete an array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the Delete LD window. To create an array...
... view controller settings, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Appendix To delete an array, press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter the Delete LD window. To create an array...
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... error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 90 - Q: How do...metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Press to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. If your computer. 5. Turn off your speaker is still on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1. Press to the steps below:...
... error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 90 - Q: How do...metal object like a screwdriver to clear the CMOS values. If not, try a speaker with an internal amplifier. Press to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. If your computer. 5. Turn off your speaker is still on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1. Press to the steps below:...
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...to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Yes Insert the graphics card. Turn on the memory slot. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to the CPU_FAN header properly? Yes Check if the memory is installed properly on the power to start the computer. Connect the CPU cooler power ... "Load Optimized Defaults"). Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is attached to solve the problem. Appendix START Turn off the power. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any ...
...to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Yes Insert the graphics card. Turn on the memory slot. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to the CPU_FAN header properly? Yes Check if the memory is installed properly on the power to start the computer. Connect the CPU cooler power ... "Load Optimized Defaults"). Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. The problem is attached to solve the problem. Appendix START Turn off the power. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any ...