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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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...form or by any means without prior notice. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...technical information. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV...
...form or by any means without prior notice. Example: Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...technical information. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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The box contents are for reference only. 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 above are subject to ...
The box contents are for reference only. 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 above are subject to ...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install ... the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install ... the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the...
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.... For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish...
.... For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish...
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...on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do... so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually ...
...on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do... so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually ...
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... is highly recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU...
... is highly recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set in accordance with the overclock/overvoltage settings you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU...
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... the memory clock as required. When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Allows you to X2.00. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to... x Trfc2 for DIMM2 x Trfc1 for DIMM3 x Trfc3 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to Manual. When you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when...
... the memory clock as required. When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Allows you to X2.00. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to... x Trfc2 for DIMM2 x Trfc1 for DIMM3 x Trfc3 for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to Manual. When you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when...
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...Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. Options are synchronous to those under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T.... for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : 1T (default), 2T. RAS to be configurable. DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 75ns, 105ns (default), 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns.
...Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. Options are synchronous to those under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T.... for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : 1T (default), 2T. RAS to be configurable. DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 75ns, 105ns (default), 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns.
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...operating voltage of the CPU. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge voltage. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID Control ... (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to manually set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life ...
...operating voltage of the CPU. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge voltage. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID Control ... (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to manually set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life ...
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... are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the date. The date format is 13... the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. is week (read-only), month, date and year. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
... are used , set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set the date. The date format is 13... the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to CHS. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SA TA device on this channel. is week (read-only), month, date and year. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm...
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...type of sectors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Halt On Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to...boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors ...
...type of sectors. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Landing Zone Landing zone. Halt On Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to...boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop . Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". All Errors ...
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... Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the...
... Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will automatically scan your system automatically during the...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Or read the last page of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact Click the URL on this page to link to check the contact information for GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch of fices. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Or read the last page of th is manual to the GIGABYTE Web site. Drivers Installation
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... access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. MA770UD3.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 66 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ...to enter MSDOS mode. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main ... BIOS for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is DualBIOS ? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. TM ...
... access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. MA770UD3.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 66 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the ...to enter MSDOS mode. For the sake of your motherboard model. 2. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main ... BIOS for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is DualBIOS ? Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. TM ...
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... 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file ...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on -screen instructions ...
... 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file ...Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to complete. 3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on -screen instructions ...