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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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Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007
Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007 Motherboard GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3 Nov. 12, 2007
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...be made by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The logo is 1.0. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the ... TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. sive global distributor of the...
...be made by any means without prior notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. The logo is 1.0. by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the ... TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of GIGABYTE. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Copyright © 2008 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. sive global distributor of the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and ...
...01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - 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 are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and ...
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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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...dealer. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and ...discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as physical harm to the user. • If you do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...
...dealer. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and ...discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as physical harm to the user. • If you do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •...
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...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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... 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 Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
...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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... 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 Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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... 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 -
... 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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... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with...
... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with...
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... CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Do not force the CPU into their holes. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU... up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Do not force the CPU into their holes. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU... up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Follow the steps below to the CPU. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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, ... cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the CPU.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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, ... cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the motherboard. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the CPU.
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...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that you install them in the DDRII_1 ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules...
...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that you install them in the DDRII_1 ...the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules...
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... are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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... card. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is securely seated...
... card. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the card is securely seated...
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... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and...
... Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and...
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... this audio jack to this audio jack for line in jack. Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Microphones must be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack ( ). In addition to the default speakers settings, the...
... this audio jack to this audio jack for line in jack. Use this jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Microphones must be connected to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in jack ( ). In addition to the default speakers settings, the...
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... 14) SPDIF_IN 15) SPDIF_OUT 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) F1_1394 18) LPT 19) BAT 20) CI 21) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
... 14) SPDIF_IN 15) SPDIF_OUT 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) F1_1394 18) LPT 19) BAT 20) CI 21) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 21 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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... 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 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation.... If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power ...
... 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 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation.... If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power ...
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The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed ... be installed inside the chassis. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Pin No. 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).
The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed ... be installed inside the chassis. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Pin No. 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).