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... 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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Apr. 10, 2013 Apr. 10, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual may...
... 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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard GA-970A-DS3P Apr. 10, 2013 Apr. 10, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use of this manual may...
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Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout 4 GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Layout 4 GA-970A-DS3P Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal Connectors 11 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 16 2-1 Startup Screen 16 2-2 M.I.T...17 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Regulatory Statements 29 Contact Us...32 - 3 -
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GA-970A-DS3P 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 x16 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Hyper Transport Bus LAN 4 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 AMD 970 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 VIA® VL805 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC Dual BIOS LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O PS...
GA-970A-DS3P 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 x16 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Hyper Transport Bus LAN 4 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 AMD 970 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 VIA® VL805 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x4 1 PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB950 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC Dual BIOS LPC iTE® Bus Super I/O PS...
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... only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header - 7 -
... only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header - 7 -
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...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * 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 the CPU/system cooler you install. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.5cm * 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 the CPU/system cooler you install. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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... installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. - 9 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. - 9 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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... compatible to this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. This jack can be connected to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this port for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs...
... compatible to this audio jack for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. This jack can be connected to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Use this port for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs...
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... fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power...
... fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that a system fan be sure to the CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are properly installed. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power...
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... even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. 7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an equivalent one...
... even number.) •• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. 7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an equivalent one...
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... Pin Line Out (L) NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by issuing a beep code. RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR+ PWR- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • Speaker (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to turn off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). configure the way to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED...
... Pin Line Out (L) NC •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by issuing a beep code. RESCI-RES+ CI+ PWR+ PWR- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • Speaker (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to turn off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). configure the way to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The LED...
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...-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) DB_PORT 12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin...
...-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) DB_PORT 12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. Definition Pin...
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... use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
... use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults...
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... on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. - 17 - This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in damage to default values.) `` M.I .T. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.
... on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. - 17 - This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in damage to default values.) `` M.I .T. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.
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... Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && CPB Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. If not, the BIOS will enable the software C1E function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && CPU core Control (Note 1) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. Auto sets memory...
... Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && CPB Ratio (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. If not, the BIOS will enable the software C1E function. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && CPU core Control (Note 1) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. Auto sets memory...
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... system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 19 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make changes on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM Timing...
... system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 19 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make changes on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM Timing...
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... type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. This item is present only when you enter BIOS Setup. For example, you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup...
... type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from LAN function, etc. This item is present only when you enter BIOS Setup. For example, you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup...
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... requested to configure a user password. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to install a GPT format...
... requested to configure a user password. && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to configure an administrator password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to install a GPT format...
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...Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard USB Device...
...Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard USB Device...
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... storage device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) `` SB SATA Configuration && PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT5 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 25 - && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
... storage device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) `` SB SATA Configuration && PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT5 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT5 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 25 - && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard...
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... event. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for Windows 8/7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) && Soft-Off by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up hour/minute/second: Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which...
... event. Note: When using the power button. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for Windows 8/7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) && Soft-Off by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up hour/minute/second: Set the time at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at which...