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..., 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is exclusively... licensed to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any means without prior...
..., 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. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is exclusively... licensed to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by any means without prior...
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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 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 37 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 39 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 41 2-6 Power Management Setup 44 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 46 2-8 PC Health Status...
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 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 37 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 39 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 41 2-6 Power Management Setup 44 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 46 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 56 3-3 Driver CD Information 56 3-4 Hardware Information 57 3-5 Contact Us ...57 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 69 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 70 Chapter 5 Appendix ...71 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 71 5-1-1 Configuring...
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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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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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... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS 1 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD...
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... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note... 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 -
... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm (Note... 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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... Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and... the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
... Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and... the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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...not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the ...your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: ...
...not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Align the ...your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: ...
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.... Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the hard .... You may issue beeps in different patterns to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the reset switch...
.... Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - The S0 On LED is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the hard .... You may issue beeps in different patterns to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the reset switch...
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... PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 19) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 -
... PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 19) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 -
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...Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 21) CLR_CMOS (... factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from...
...Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 21) CLR_CMOS (... factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from...
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...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current ...version of BIOS, it with caution. If this chapter or ...
...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on using the current ...version of BIOS, it with caution. If this chapter or ...
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... Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - AMD 770 BIOS for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
... Press the key to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - AMD 770 BIOS 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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...its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2) CMOS Setup Utility...-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB ...
...its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 D2) CMOS Setup Utility...-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB ...
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... this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to save the... current BIOS settings to a profile. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile...
... this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - An user password only allows you to save the... current BIOS settings to a profile. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile...
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...the system date. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to autodetect the parameters... IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to set the date. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets...
...the system date. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to autodetect the parameters... IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to set the date. BIOS Setup Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets...
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...display your system. Head Number of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M...to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you to selects the type of sectors. Typically,...
...display your system. Head Number of cylinders. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop for any error. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M...to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Drive A Allows you to selects the type of sectors. Typically,...
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...down on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, ... set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. - 39 - BIOS Setup Press to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this menu when finished. With ...
...down on the list. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, ... set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. - 39 - BIOS Setup Press to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this menu when finished. With ...
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... Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. - 41 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard...
... Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode, e.g. Windows XP/2000. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. - 41 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard...