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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 ...
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 ...
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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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...66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a...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 Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/...
...66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a...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 Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into their holes. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - B. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs.
... triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into their holes. Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 14 - B. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs.
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...will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=... memory modules are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be ...
...will double the original memory bandwidth. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=... memory modules are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be ...
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... a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
... a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 18 -
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... Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in jack. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack...
... Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in jack. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Mic In Jack...
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... 3.3V -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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is used that can withstand...
... 3.3V -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 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main power connector is used that can withstand...
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... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of floppy disk...
... (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39 GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of floppy disk...
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... according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD...
... according to the pin assignments below. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 26 - When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD...
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... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by...
... a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by...
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.... 2. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable...
.... 2. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 30 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable...
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...The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function ...the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press ....
...The setting in Boot Menu. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 10/22/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG05C-00 Function Keys Function ...the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 34 - The system will still be used for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. To exit Boot Menu, press ....
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First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS ...
First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS ...
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... a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing...
... a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 38 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Cylinder Number of extended memory. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Landing...
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This feature allows your hard drive. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables ...
This feature allows your hard drive. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 40 - Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables ...
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... Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Set this option to Legacy IDE if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Legacy IDE mode. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Legacy IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Refer...
... Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Set this option to Legacy IDE if you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Legacy IDE mode. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 42 - Legacy IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Refer...
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...is pressed for 4 seconds to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up signal from S3 PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On ...the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Delay 4 Sec. (Default) Press and hold the power button for less than in a S3(STR) low power mode. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-...
...is pressed for 4 seconds to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up signal from S3 PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On ...the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Delay 4 Sec. (Default) Press and hold the power button for less than in a S3(STR) low power mode. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 44 - Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-...
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... second PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 -
... second PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. GA-MA770-DS3/S3 Motherboard - 46 -