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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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... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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...
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... Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. ...Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2....
... Turn on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. ...Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2....
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header ...
Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header ...
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... These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to selects the type of heads. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to.... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. The following fields display your system.
... These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate capacity of extended memory. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on Allows you to selects the type of heads. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to.... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. The following fields display your system.
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Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are: 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T. Options are : 3T, 4T (default), ...default), 2T. Row Cycle Time Options are: 11T~26T. (Default: 17T) RAS to RAS Delay Options are : 5T~18T. (Default: 12T) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - TwTr Command Delay Options are : 2T (default), 3T. Precharge Time Options are : 1T, 2T (default), 3T. Minimum RAS...Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to be configurable.
Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are: 3T, 4T (default), 5T, 6T. Options are : 3T, 4T (default), ...default), 2T. Row Cycle Time Options are: 11T~26T. (Default: 17T) RAS to RAS Delay Options are : 5T~18T. (Default: 12T) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 50 - TwTr Command Delay Options are : 2T (default), 3T. Precharge Time Options are : 1T, 2T (default), 3T. Minimum RAS...Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to be configurable.
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Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Step 3: Press.... • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Upon completion, restart your...
Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. Step 3: Press.... • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Step 4: As the system reboots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 68 - F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Upon completion, restart your...
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...RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 74 - LD 8 ----...LD 3 ---- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to enter the RAID configuration...
...RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 74 - LD 8 ----...LD 3 ---- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to enter the RAID configuration...
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... pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the message "Press F6 if you do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to manually specify an adapter.
... pressing , there will load support for the following is an example of Windows XP and Vista installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 78 - Windows Setup Press F6 if you see the message "Press F6 if you do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System You are ready to manually specify an adapter.