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...Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For ... For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by...
...Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For ... For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Example: Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems ...7 GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P) Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU ... a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status 50...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...7 OptionalItems ...7 GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P) Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU ... a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status 50...
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... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
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... ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN AMD 770 RTL8111C PCIE_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_3 SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 PCI2 F1_1394 COMA PCIE_16 IDE AMD SB700 Main BIOS F_USB1 BAT CLR_CMOS Backup BIOS F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 CI SATAII2 IT8720 SATAII5 SATAII4 LPT FDD SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" The GA-MA770-DS3 and GA-MA770-DS3P adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. - 8 -
... ATX_12V PCIE_1 NB_FAN AMD 770 RTL8111C PCIE_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_3 SPDIF_OUT PCIE_4 TSB43AB23 PCI1 PCI2 F1_1394 COMA PCIE_16 IDE AMD SB700 Main BIOS F_USB1 BAT CLR_CMOS Backup BIOS F_USB2 SATAII1 SATAII3 SATAII0 CI SATAII2 IT8720 SATAII5 SATAII4 LPT FDD SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL PWR_LED "*" The GA-MA770-DS3 and GA-MA770-DS3P adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. - 8 -
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 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 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB700 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8720 Dual 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) - 9 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 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 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB700 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8720 Dual 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) - 9 -
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... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support...
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... limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 18 - If you are divided into two channels and each channel ...Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the ... them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to ...
... limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 18 - If you are divided into two channels and each channel ...Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the ... them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to ...
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... the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your computer. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 20 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing... Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example...
... the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your computer. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 20 - Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing... Slot Follow the steps below to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example...
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...on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity ...consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The S0 On LED is on when the system is in...
...on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity ...consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. The LED is on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The S0 On LED is on when the system is in...
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... CMOS values may not be handled in accordance with an equivalent one. 20) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
... CMOS values may not be handled in accordance with an equivalent one. 20) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
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22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 34 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be... so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer...
22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 34 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be... so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer...
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... the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected... results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to quickly and easily upgrade ...
... the Internet and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected... results. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you need to) to quickly and easily upgrade ...
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...in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 FAd . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/29/2008-RD780-SB700-6A66AG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If...during the POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 36 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. ...
...in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-DS3 FAd . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/29/2008-RD780-SB700-6A66AG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : Xpress Recovery2 If...during the POST. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 36 - You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. ...
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... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 FAd) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status...
... Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-DS3 FAd) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status...
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... also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of errors that 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...without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can create up to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each ...
... also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of errors that 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...without the hassles of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can create up to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each ...
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... Auto-Detection Press to set the date. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access... this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None...
... Auto-Detection Press to set the date. The date format is 13:0:0. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access... this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None...
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... drive error but stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 - Drive A Allows you to specify whether the installed... install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the hard drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
... drive error but stop for all other errors. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST. Typically, 640 KB will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 - Drive A Allows you to specify whether the installed... install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on the hard drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST.
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... press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the list. BIOS Setup 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot...
... press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to move it up or down on the list. BIOS Setup 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot...
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...password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 42 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables ... Express graphics card. This feature allows your system to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when...
...password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card as the first display. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 42 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables ... Express graphics card. This feature allows your system to silently perform unattended tasks while in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when...