GA-970A-DS3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1001 12ME-970AS3P-1001R
Motherboard
GA-970A-DS3P
Motherboard
GA-970A-DS3P
Apr. 10, 2013
Apr. 10, 2013
Copyright
© 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
ChangestothespecificationsandfeaturesinthismanualmaybemadebyGIGABYTEwithoutpriornotice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example:
Table of Contents
GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout............................................................................... |
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... |
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Installation Precautions..................................................................................... |
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Product Specifications...................................................................................... |
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Installing the CPU............................................................................................. |
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Installing the Memory........................................................................................ |
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card.......................................................................... |
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Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. |
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Internal Connectors........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................... |
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Startup Screen................................................................................................ |
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M.I.T................................................................................................................ |
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System............................................................................................................ |
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BIOS Features................................................................................................ |
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Peripherals...................................................................................................... |
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Power Management........................................................................................ |
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Save & Exit..................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................ |
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R_USB2
R_USB1
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USB_LAN
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Realtek®
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CODEC
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VL805
AMD SB950
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Box Contents
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GA-970A-DS3P motherboard |
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Motherboard driver disk |
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Two SATA cables |
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User's Manual |
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I/O Shield |
*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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12 USB 2.0/1.1
AMD SB950
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Speaker Out) Speaker Out) |
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For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
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The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:
•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any 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. If you do not have an 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 an electrostatic shielding container.
•• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.
•• Before turning on the power, 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 hardware components are connected.
•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.
•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.
•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.
•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
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Product Specifications |
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CPU |
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AMD AM3+ FX processor |
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AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor |
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Hyper Transport |
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Memory |
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4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory |
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* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical |
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memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of |
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the physical memory installed. |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules |
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* TosupportaDDR31866MHz(andabove)memory,youmustinstallanAM3+CPUfirst. |
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Audio |
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Realtek® ALC887 audio codec |
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High Definition Audio |
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2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
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Support for S/PDIF Out |
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LAN |
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Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
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Expansion Slots |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) |
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* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, |
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be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) |
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3 x PCI Express x1 slots |
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2 x PCI slots |
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Storage Interface |
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Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD |
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USB |
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through the internal USB headers) |
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Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through |
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1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
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Connectors |
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1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector |
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers1 x power fan header1 x front panel header
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
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1 x PS/2 keyboard port |
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I/O Controller |
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System voltage detection |
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BIOS |
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PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a |
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Support for ON/OFF Charge |
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Support for 3TB+ Unlock |
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Bundled |
Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
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*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
*Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.
•• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirementsfortheperipherals.Ifyouwishtosetthefrequencybeyondthestandardspecifications,please dosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecificationsincludingtheCPU,graphicscard,memory,harddrive,etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
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Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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