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... mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes... to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In ...
... mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes... to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In ...
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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... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51...
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... Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 45 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 51...
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... 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 Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 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 Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 6...70 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 71 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring 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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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB700 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8720 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 AMD 770 PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) 4 PCI Express x1 RTL8111C RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD SB700 CODEC ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8720 Dual BIOS Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) - 8 -
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... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning 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...
... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning 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...
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... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form... 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 -
... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 5) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Easy Energy Saver (Note 6) Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form... 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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... GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode . 1. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 ...Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. If you install them in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read ...
... GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used and installed in Dual Channel mode . 1. After the memory is installed. 2. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 ...Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. If you install them in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read ...
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... slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to...
... slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to...
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... LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- You may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the...LED is on when the hard drive is in different patterns to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is reading...
... LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- You may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the...LED is on when the hard drive is in different patterns to the power switch on the chassis front panel. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is reading...
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... the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with chassis intrusion detection design.
... the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with chassis intrusion detection design.
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To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 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 configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap...
To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. 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 configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to remove the jumper cap...
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... the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you do it is turned on the motherboard. Refer to...
... the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you do it is turned on the motherboard. Refer to...
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... subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . After ...select the first boot device, then press to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The system will still be used for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the ...
... subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 - To show the BIOS POST screen. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . After ...select the first boot device, then press to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The system will still be used for GA-MA770-UD3 E1 . . . . In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the ...
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...the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-UD3 E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...keys available for the menu. Submenu Help While in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main ...
...the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-MA770-UD3 E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup ...keys available for the menu. Submenu Help While in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 35 - BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main ...
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...the changes made in effect. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive...-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you wish to load, then press to a profile.
...the changes made in effect. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive...-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to save the current BIOS settings to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - It allows you wish to load, then press to a profile.
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... settings you made is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set the... CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows BIOS to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used ....
... settings you made is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for advanced users only and we recommend you to manually set the... CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows BIOS to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used ....
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... set the memory clock as required. When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to DDR 800. When you use a AM2... 800 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X4.00. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 -
... set the memory clock as required. When you use a AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to DDR 800. When you use a AM2... 800 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X4.00. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 -
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Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Options are : 1T (default), 2T. BIOS Setup CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 3T~7T. Trfc1 for DIMM1 Options are: 75ns, 105ns (...
Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Options are : 1T (default), 2T. BIOS Setup CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 1T~3T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 3T~7T. Trfc1 for DIMM1 Options are: 75ns, 105ns (...
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Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU North Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the .... Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to manually set memory voltage. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required...
Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 11T~26T. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU North Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the .... Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to manually set memory voltage. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Normal sets the CPU North Bridge voltage as required. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required...