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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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...CO., LTD. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the 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. For ...
...CO., LTD. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally ...reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the 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. For ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product...
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 change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product...
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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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...a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 physical harm to the user. • If... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on ...
...a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 physical harm to the user. • If... ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on ...
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...TM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM 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 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets...Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) (The PCI Express...
...TM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM 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 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets...Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 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 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16) (The PCI Express...
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GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for ... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by 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 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for ... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by 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.
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... if the CPU cooler is not recom- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications...
... if the CPU cooler is not recom- A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications...
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... to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the... motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Do not force the CPU into their holes. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up ...
... to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the socket. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 14 - B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the... motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Do not force the CPU into their holes. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up ...
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...Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 ...CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the retention frame. Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of thermal grease on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15...
...Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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 ...CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the retention frame. Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of thermal grease on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15...
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... memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode . 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that you are unable to...
... memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in Dual Channel mode . 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that you are unable to...
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the socket.
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... panel with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to...
... panel with your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card(s). 7. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 18 - Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to...
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Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital ...
Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your audio system provides a coaxial digital ...
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Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers ...
Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-MA770-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 20 - Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers ...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 43 2 1 12 6 20 14 13 15 22 17 19 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE 9) SATAII0/1/2/3/4/5 10) PWR_LED 11...
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 43 2 1 12 6 20 14 13 15 22 17 19 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE 9) SATAII0/1/2/3/4/5 10) PWR_LED 11...
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... is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main ... -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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power...
... is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. • The main ... -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 - Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power...
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...Control Sense Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 1 SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Pin No. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang...a fan cable, be sure to connect it is the ground wire. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power ...
...Control Sense Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Speed Control Sense +5V 1 SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Pin No. Hardware Installation Overheating may hang...a fan cable, be sure to connect it is the ground wire. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power ...
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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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to connect a floppy disk drive. Before...
... (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 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to connect a floppy disk drive. Before...