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... Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770T-UD3P 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 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...
... Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA770T-UD3P 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 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...
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... system memory (Note 2) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In 1 x Realtek RTL8111C/D(L) chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
... system memory (Note 2) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC888/892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In 1 x Realtek RTL8111C/D(L) chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
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... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the DDR3_1...
... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the DDR3_1...
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... card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard...
... card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard...
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... and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31...
... and unplug the power cord from the jumper. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31...
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... BIOS Setup settings. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version AMD 770 BIOS for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 45. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. 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...
... BIOS Setup settings. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version AMD 770 BIOS for one time only. To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 45. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. 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...
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... this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can create up to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First enter the...
... this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can create up to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First enter the...
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...to single dual-channel. Ganged Unganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are synchronous to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 39 - DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode [Auto] 200 [Auto] x5.33 1066Mhz [Unganged] Item Help Menu Level...
...to single dual-channel. Ganged Unganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are synchronous to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 39 - DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode [Auto] 200 [Auto] x5.33 1066Mhz [Unganged] Item Help Menu Level...
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... of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set this item to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this item to set this channel. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
... of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set this item to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set the time. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this item to set this channel. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
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... BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB...
... BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB...
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...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
...Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Onboard 1394 Function Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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.../SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 48 - IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set...
.../SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 48 - IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 1.1 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set...
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... be resumed at any time. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off . If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to RAM) sleep state (default). Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state.
... be resumed at any time. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off . If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to RAM) sleep state (default). Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state.
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... CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Auto Voltage PWM Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan...
... CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. Auto Voltage PWM Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Sets Voltage mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Sets PWM mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to control CPU fan speed. BIOS Setup When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan...
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... is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and...
... is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Sa0vefilBeI(Os)SfotounDdrive :Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and...
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... HW Monitor tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Before you set temperature/fan speed alarm. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported...
... HW Monitor tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile (.txt file). • Load allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Before you set temperature/fan speed alarm. GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported...
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... below: A. B. C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer. Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note...
... below: A. B. C . Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Then connect the power connector from your computer. Appendix Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note...
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... to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you may not be recognized during the OS installation. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Appendix See the instructions below about how to the floppy disk...
... to install the SATA controller driver during the Windows setup process. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to your optical drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in MS-DOS mode . (Note) Prepare a startup disk that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you may not be recognized during the OS installation. At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Appendix See the instructions below about how to the floppy disk...
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...using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Figure 2 - 80 - Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . A screen will appear. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Select the SCSI Adapter you need to configure...
...using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Windows Setup You have chosen to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit GA-MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Figure 2 - 80 - Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . A screen will appear. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Select the SCSI Adapter you need to configure...
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....) Step 3: Then go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91 - Q: Why is the...
....) Step 3: Then go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error - 91 - Q: Why is the...
