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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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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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...; Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best...
...; Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best...
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... PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 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 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of... in the South Bridge Up 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 -
... PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 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 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of... in the South Bridge Up 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 -
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...138; 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 ...138; iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection 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 ...
...138; 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 ...138; iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection 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 ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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... you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the...
... you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the...
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... fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the socket. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
... fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the socket. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... the mounting lug on the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your... CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the mounting ...
... the mounting lug on the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your... CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the mounting ...
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...After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/... Configurations Table DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, ...
...After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/... Configurations Table DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, ...
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... -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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply... connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to the CPU.
... -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 - 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply... connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to the CPU.
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... the ground wire. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most... Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers....
... the ground wire. Overheating may result in the correct orientation. Hardware Installation 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan header, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most... Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to prevent your CPU, North Bridge and system from overheating. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers....
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... & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use 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 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard...stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, ...
... & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use 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 - It allows you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard...stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, ...
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... computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies...
... computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VIA to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies...
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...Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN ...Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No 1.376V 1.872V 3.328V 12.112V 30oC 47oC 3375...
...Status Case Opened Vcore DDR2 1.8V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN ...Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled] No 1.376V 1.872V 3.328V 12.112V 30oC 47oC 3375...
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Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. Auto...
Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. If disabled, CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 48 - If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. Auto...
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... 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 Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control ******** [Auto] [Auto] ...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset ...
... 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 Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore DDR2 Voltage Control NorthBridge Volt Control SouthBridge Volt Control ******** [Auto] [Auto] ...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset ...
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... Control Allows you to to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the ...items below to manually set the South Bridge voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Manual) CPU Voltage Control Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the ...
... Control Allows you to to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in accordance with the CPU specifications. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the ...items below to manually set the South Bridge voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Manual) CPU Voltage Control Allows you to alter the clock ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the ...
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...on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use each function of EasyTune 5...the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution 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 ...
...on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility page on our website.) The EasyTune 5 Pro Interface Button Information Table Button/Display 1. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use each function of EasyTune 5...the PC HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution 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 ...
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...memory socket. The problem is attached to the motherboard. Yes Insert the graphics card. Turn on the memory slot. Secure the CPU No cooler on the CPU. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. The problem is verified and solved. Press to save changes ...and exit BIOS Setup. START Turn off the power. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to solve the problem. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Appendix A (Continued...) - 91 - The problem is ...
...memory socket. The problem is attached to the motherboard. Yes Insert the graphics card. Turn on the memory slot. Secure the CPU No cooler on the CPU. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. The problem is verified and solved. Press to save changes ...and exit BIOS Setup. START Turn off the power. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to solve the problem. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Appendix A (Continued...) - 91 - The problem is ...