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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 Connectors...
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 Connectors...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit... 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB600...sockets supporting up to 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 ...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit... 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB600...sockets supporting up to 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 ...
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GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ... 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 ...
GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support ... 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 ...
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...if only one direction. It is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 ...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
...if only one direction. It is recommended that memory of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 ...turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
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... in the BIOS Setup program to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized... This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile.
... in the BIOS Setup program to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized... This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile.
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... floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify... Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are:...
... floppy disk drive error but stop for any error. Cylinder Number of the currently installed hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify... Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are:...
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...space. • The recommended amount of RAM installed in your computer's performance. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go... OK to turn on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 70 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to three times the amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to speed up your computer.
...space. • The recommended amount of RAM installed in your computer's performance. 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer. Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function: Step 1: Go... OK to turn on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 70 - You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB flash drive's memory to three times the amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to speed up your computer.
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...power/ amplifier. Refer to load BIOS default settings. 6. Q: What do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ ...setting 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 - Select "Load ...
...power/ amplifier. Refer to load BIOS default settings. 6. Q: What do I have this jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ ...setting 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 - Select "Load ...