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GA-MA770-DS3/DS3P GA-MA770-S3/S3P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 2003 12ME-MA770S3-2003R
GA-MA770-DS3/DS3P GA-MA770-S3/S3P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 2003 12ME-MA770S3-2003R
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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 ...
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 ...
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... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 7 - Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-DS3P or GA-MA770-S3 or GA-MA770-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables...
... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 7 - Box Contents GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-DS3P or GA-MA770-S3 or GA-MA770-S3P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables...
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...(P) Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX R_USB USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P) DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 PWR_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO 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 ... 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 -
...(P) Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 RCA_SPDIF ATX R_USB USB_1394_1 USB_1394_2 USB_LAN GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P) DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 PWR_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO 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 ... 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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...to 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/PDIF In... 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. Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at ...
...to 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/PDIF In... 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. Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at ...
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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 ...
GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 14 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ...
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The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 16 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. CPU Socket Locking ...
The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 16 - Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. CPU Socket Locking ...
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...them in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the...to insert the memory, 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 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-...
...them in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the...to insert the memory, 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 - DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-...
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... your operating system. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. After...
... your operating system. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the metal contacts on the top edge of the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. After...
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... optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 22 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this jack. This jack can be connected...
... optical drive, walkman, etc. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Microphones must be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 22 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this jack. This jack can be connected...
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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 Series Motherboard - 24 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover...
... 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 Series Motherboard - 24 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover...
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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 Series Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated...
... (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 Series Motherboard 2 1 - 26 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is typically designated...
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... sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 28 - Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The S0 On LED is on the chassis front panel. If a problem is...
... sleep state or powered off your chassis front panel module to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 28 - Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- The S0 On LED is on the chassis front panel. If a problem is...
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... digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display...
... digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display...
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... LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 32 - 18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the...
... LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 32 - 18) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the...
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 34 -
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 34 -
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...setting in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 36 - AMD 770 BIOS for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots... based on BIOS Setup settings. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured 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 ...
...setting in Boot Menu. The system will still be used for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 36 - AMD 770 BIOS for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots... based on BIOS Setup settings. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured 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 ...
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... (General Help) of the Main Menu. 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...
... (General Help) of the Main Menu. 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...
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... Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS...
... Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to a profile. The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS...
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..., 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Typically, 640 KB will stop. If you to the information on the hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer...
..., 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Typically, 640 KB will stop. If you to the information on the hard drive. Landing Zone Landing zone. GA-MA770 Series Motherboard - 40 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer...