Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Support Question
Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Support Question
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Question posted by choirulachwan on March 9th, 2013
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can gigabyte ga-970a-d3 use dual vga or sli mode ?
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 13th, 2013 1:25 AM
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Based on the product specifications, Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 motherboard has only 1 integrated VGA graphics adapter and 1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot for Graphics card. You can buy a PCI Express graphics card if you wish to improve the graphics performance of your computer. These cards are available online here:
Read more information about your device here:
http://www.gigabyte.ph/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3908#sp
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Related Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 Manual Pages
Manual - Page 1
GA-970A-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-970AD3-1001R
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-970A-D3
May 20, 2011
Motherboard GA-970A-D3
May 20, 2011
Manual - Page 3
...-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated...
Manual - Page 4
... of Contents
Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-970A-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-D3 Motherboard 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...
Manual - Page 6
...-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
- 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents
GA-970A-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield
• The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
• The...
Manual - Page 7
For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.
- 7 - GA-970A-D3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
OPTICAL R_USB2
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN Socket AM3+
R_USB1 R_USB30
PWR_FAN
USB_LAN
AUDIO
Etron EJ168
PCIEX1_1 (Note)
AMD 970
ATX
Realtek RTL8111E
PCIEX16
iTE IT8720
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
CODEC
PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4
GA-970A-D3
BAT
SATA3_5 SATA3_4
AMD SB950 SATA3_3 SATA3_2
...
Manual - Page 8
GA-970A-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
AM3+/AM3 CPU
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
3 PCI Express x1
PCI ...CLK (100 MHz)
1 PCI Express x4
PCI Bus
6 SATA 6Gb/s
AMD SB950
14 USB 2.0/1.1
CODEC
Dual BIOS
LPC Bus iTE
IT8720
COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse
Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Side ...
Manual - Page 9
... sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the motherboard, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation...
Manual - Page 12
... Center
ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install
ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2
ŠŠ Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
ŠŠ Support for Easy Energy Saver
ŠŠ Support for Smart Recovery
ŠŠ Support for Auto Green
ŠŠ Support for ON...
Manual - Page 13
... grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- Hardware Installation It is not recommended
that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
age of the Socket
AM3+ Socket
A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One
AM3+/AM3 CPU
- 13 - If...
Manual - Page 14
... down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the CPU socket.
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
•• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to...
Manual - Page 15
...on the CPU.
Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on the motherboard. On the other side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook ...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 - Page 16
... DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS - -
When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the
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.
It is recommended that you...
Manual - Page 17
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket.
Manual - Page 18
... system. PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot
Follow the steps below to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.
•...
Manual - Page 19
... then remove it from the motherboard.
•• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 1 Gbps data rate. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices...PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
...
Manual - Page 21
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard.
- 21 - Hardware Installation
Manual - Page 30
...Motherboard Model BIOS Version
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using ...the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-970A-D3...
Manual - Page 60
... to ensure normal system operation.
GA-970A-D3 D2 . . . .
: BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG03C-00
Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash™? Motherboards that matches your USB flash drive, or hard drive. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process.
From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed...
Manual - Page 69
... your needs, select a system power saving mode on your Bluetooth cell phone as the Auto Green key, you'll not be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth dongle, be able to use tool that you want to use as shown on the length of time...
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