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...: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the...means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, ...
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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 and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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 and CPU Cooler 15 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 15 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 17 1-4 Installing the Memory 18 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... (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 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-DS3 and GA-MA770-DS3P adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 12 -
1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... (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 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-DS3 and GA-MA770-DS3P adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 12 -
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...Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. ... of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2...
...Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. ... of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the Socket AM2...
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..., switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 18 - DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory...SS - - - - - - - - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDRII_1 ...
..., switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 18 - DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory...SS - - - - - - - - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in the DDRII_1 ...
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... an electrical short inside the cable connector. * The positions of the LAN port LEDs. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Coaxial S/PDIF Out... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... an electrical short inside the cable connector. * The positions of the LAN port LEDs. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Coaxial S/PDIF Out... a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB... - Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB... - Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and then attach the other end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to set this channel. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 39 - Access Mode Sets...
... below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set to set this channel. Options are : Auto (default), Large. - 39 - Access Mode Sets...
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.... Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of extended memory. All Errors..., But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 -
.... Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of extended memory. All Errors..., But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 -
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... depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATAII4/5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to...
... depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (SATAII4/5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode, e.g. Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to...
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... On by a wake-up event. Disabled Password Any KEY Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or ... loss. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be powered on automatically. Press any key on the keyboard to power on the +5VSB lead. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 48 - Note: To use this function. (Default) Set a password with up event. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function,...
... On by a wake-up event. Disabled Password Any KEY Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power, or ... loss. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be powered on automatically. Press any key on the keyboard to power on the +5VSB lead. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 48 - Note: To use this function. (Default) Set a password with up event. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function,...
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...The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto (default) allows BIOS to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is recommended that you to alter the memory controller frequency for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values ...to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to default values. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 52 - The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. This page is dependent on the CPU being used . 2-9 MB...
...The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto (default) allows BIOS to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. (Note) This item is recommended that you to alter the memory controller frequency for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values ...to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to default values. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 52 - The adjustable range is for the installed CPU. This page is dependent on the CPU being used . 2-9 MB...