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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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...Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at ...GB of system memory (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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for ...
...Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) "*" The GA-MA770-UD3 adopt All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at ...GB of system memory (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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for ...
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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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... middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the fully locked position. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. B.
... middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into the fully locked position. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. B.
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..., DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications... Channel mode . 1. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 -
..., DDRII_3 Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications... Channel mode . 1. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that memory of the memory. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 -
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... Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing...
... Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing...
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Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out ...
Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Microphones must be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out ...
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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 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...
...) 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 - Do not insert the power supply cable into pins under the protective cover when using a 2x12 power supply, remove the protective cover from...
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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 connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The pin 1 of...
... (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 connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the cable is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The pin 1 of...
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... 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to turn of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and...
... 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to turn of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 26 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and...
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... card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display...
... card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display...
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... 25 Pin No. 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...
... 25 Pin No. 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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... settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations).
... settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 32 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations).
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.... To exit Boot 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 Boot Menu again to change the... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 -
.... To exit Boot 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 Boot Menu again to change the... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 34 -
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..., Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among 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 ...
..., Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup Use arrow keys to move among 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 ...
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... the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to a profile.
... the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - A supervisor password allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to a profile.
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... chipset. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. 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 DDR 667. X5.33 DCTs...
... chipset. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. 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 DDR 667. X5.33 DCTs...