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...may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is the property of GIGABYTE. For example, .... Documentation Classifications In order 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 how to the specifications and features in this manual may be ...
...may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is the property of GIGABYTE. For example, .... Documentation Classifications In order 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 how to the specifications and features in this manual may be ...
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...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/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector 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 - Support for CD In ...
...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/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector 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 - Support for CD In ...
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... 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 BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 13 -
... 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 BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 13 -
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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... 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 ...
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... 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 ...
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...sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power ... small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes ...
...sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power ... small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes ...
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...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed, it is recommended that memory of... capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 18 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS...
...enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed, it is recommended that memory of... capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 18 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS...
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...PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your operating ...• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. ...
...PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your operating ...• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. ...
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...or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to... an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors * PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS...
...or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring • When removing the cable connected to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to... an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Hardware Installation 1-6 Back Panel Connectors * PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS...
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... insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires.
... insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires.
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The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate...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 Series Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according...This connector is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to connect a floppy disk drive.
The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate...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 Series Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according...This connector is typically designated by a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to connect a floppy disk drive.
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.... If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The LED is on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB700 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10. The LED is off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD...
.... If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The LED is on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB700 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10. The LED is off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition MPD...
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...4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Hardware Installation Pin No. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header... High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that came with...
...4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Hardware Installation Pin No. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header... High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that came with...
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...expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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 expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your.... Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF...
...expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 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 expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your.... Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. 14) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF...
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... Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
... Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6...
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... of sectors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information on the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop . GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 - If...
... of sectors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information on the hard drive. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop . GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 - If...
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... Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables...
... Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this menu when finished. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables...
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... SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled...
... SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled...
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...or AHCI. 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. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA...Enabled) USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines ...
...or AHCI. 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. AHCI Configures the SATA controller to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA...Enabled) USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) Legacy USB storage detect Determines ...
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... by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state (default). 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by... Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume 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 by Alarm x Date (of Month) x ...
... by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state (default). 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by... Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume 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 by Alarm x Date (of Month) x ...
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...any key on the keyboard to power on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn...you need an ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be effective. (Note) Supported on this item. Power-On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this... return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 48 -
...any key on the keyboard to power on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for the password, press again without entering the password to turn...you need an ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be effective. (Note) Supported on this item. Power-On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this... return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 48 -