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GA-MA770-UD3/ GA-MA770-US3 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. 1001 12ME-MA77UDS3-1001R
GA-MA770-UD3/ GA-MA770-US3 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. 1001 12ME-MA77UDS3-1001R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 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 Optional Items...6 GA-MA770-UD3/US3 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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Box Contents GA-MA770-UD3 or GA-MA770-US3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The ...
Box Contents GA-MA770-UD3 or GA-MA770-US3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The ...
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GA-MA770-UD3/US3 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-UD3/US3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO 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 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-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-MA770-UD3/US3 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-UD3/US3 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO 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 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-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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... processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD Sempron TM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB700 ...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800/667 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 ...on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 -
... processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD Sempron TM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB700 ...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200 (Note 2)/1066/800/667 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 ...on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 -
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... motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
... motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
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... (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Before installing the...
... (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Before installing the...
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...Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four...you begin to be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in ...
...Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four...you begin to be installed, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in ...
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... card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came...
... card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came...
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... in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to the default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in jack ( ). GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be...
... in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Refer to the default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. This jack can be connected to connect center/subwoofer speakers in jack ( ). GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST be...
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...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is not connected...
...) 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 22 - The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is not connected...
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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-UD3/US3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to two IDE devices...
... (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-UD3/US3 Motherboard 2 1 - 24 - Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to two IDE devices...
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... computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may configure the way to indicate the problem. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the reset switch...
... computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may configure the way to indicate the problem. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the reset switch...
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... In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 -
... In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and can connect to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 -
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... COM 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-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 14 GND 15 PD6 16 GND 17 PD7 18 GND 19 ACK- 20 GND 21 BUSY 22 GND 23 PE 24 No...
... COM 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-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 14 GND 15 PD6 16 GND 17 PD7 18 GND 19 ACK- 20 GND 21 BUSY 22 GND 23 PE 24 No...
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... the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select...
... the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select...
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... Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access ...Default) B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - Function Keys : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/06/2008-RD780-SB700-6A66AG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
... Menu, press . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access ...Default) B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - Function Keys : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/06/2008-RD780-SB700-6A66AG09C-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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... SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before...
... SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before...
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.... When you install a CPU that supports this feature. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X4.00. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory...
.... When you install a CPU that supports this feature. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X4.00. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory...
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... you to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to set memory voltage. Row...
... you to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to set memory voltage. Row...