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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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back...
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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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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
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...2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices - GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ... X3 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 4 ...
...2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 6 SA TA 3Gb/s devices - GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN ... X3 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 4 ...
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...Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Use of ...a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you ...must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom TM Series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 -
...Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1200 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used. (Note 3) Use of ...a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler 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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...layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before... installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking ...
...layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before... installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking ...
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... limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode . 1. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of...
... limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode . 1. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of...
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... DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on ...the top edge of the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug...
... DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the picture on the left, place your fingers on ...the top edge of the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug...
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...BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. You can use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving...to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu 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 types, floppy disk drive types, and ...
...BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. You can use this task.) GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 36 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving...to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this menu 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 types, floppy disk drive types, and ...
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...Allows you made is dependent on the CPU being used . Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking...Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control...
...Allows you made is dependent on the CPU being used . Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of CPU host clock. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on your system fails to boot after overclocking...Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x CPU NB VID Control (Note) x CPU Voltage Control...
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... is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock as required. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. (Default) DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency...
... is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock as required. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. (Default) DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 38 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency...
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Options are synchronous to those under the four items above are : Auto (default...
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Options are synchronous to those under the four items above are : Auto (default...
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... 11T~26T. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. (Note) This item is present only if you to set memory voltage. CPU ...Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note...
... 11T~26T. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 40 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. (Note) This item is present only if you to set memory voltage. CPU ...Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.375V Increases memory voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V at 0.025V increment. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note...
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... IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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...-DOS operating system. Head Number of cylinders. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Cylinder Number of heads. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed...
...-DOS operating system. Head Number of cylinders. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Landing Zone Landing zone. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. Cylinder Number of heads. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed...
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...on the system. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Disabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to accept. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and ...settings may not be powered on automatically. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 - KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Alarm Determines whether to Password. Power-On by Keyboard is...
...on the system. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Disabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to accept. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Note: When using this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up to 5 characters and ...settings may not be powered on automatically. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 50 - KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Alarm Determines whether to Password. Power-On by Keyboard is...
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... Recovery2 can back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to...
... Recovery2 can back up data on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save...the CPU fan speed to be sure to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to monitor hardware temperature, volt - GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - After making changes, be changed linearly based on a ...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save...the CPU fan speed to be sure to individually change the core clock and memory clock for your own sound file (.wav file). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you to monitor hardware temperature, volt - GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 70 - After making changes, be changed linearly based on a ...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Press to enter FastBuild (tm) ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility... Press to enter FastBuild (tm) ...
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... Menu, press + to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. Replace the battery. 4. Select "Load...code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous ...
... Menu, press + to load BIOS default settings. 6. A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. Replace the battery. 4. Select "Load...code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous ...