GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-970A-D3P User manual

GA-970A-D3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-970AD3P-1001R

Motherboard
GA-970A-D3P
May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013
Motherboard GA-970A-D3P

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Disclaimer
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in
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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-
mentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, 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:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout................................................................................7
GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram...................................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications................................................................................... 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Conguration ....................................................................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..................................................................................................29
2-1 Startup Screen............................................................................................... 30
2-2 The Main Menu.............................................................................................. 31
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 33
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 41
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 42
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 45
2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 48
2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 50
Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ..................................................................51
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers........................................................................ 51
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 57

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................61
4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers............................................................................... 61
4-2 Application Software...................................................................................... 62
4-3 Technical Manuals......................................................................................... 62
4-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 63
4-5 System........................................................................................................... 63
4-6 Download Center........................................................................................... 64
Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................65
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 65
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.......................................................... 65
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility........................................................... 68
5-2 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 69
Chapter 6 Appendix......................................................................................................71
6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput.............................................................. 71
6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio..................................................................71
6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut.........................................................................................73
6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording.......................................................................74
6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ....................................................................................76
6-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 77
6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................77
6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ...................................................................................78
Regulatory Statements............................................................................................. 80
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 83

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Box Contents
5GA-970A-D3P motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Two SATA cables
5I/O Shield
Optional Items
2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
Socket AM3+
ATX
GA-970A-D3P
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
PCIEX4
DDR3_4
DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1
BAT
F_PANEL
F_USB2F_USB30F_USB3
SYS_FAN2
TPMCOMASPDIF_O
ATX_12V
AMD 970
AMD SB950
SATA3
PCI1
PCI2
R_USB2
R_USB1
R_USB30
CODEC
PWR_FAN
SYS_FAN1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_1(Note)
OPTICAL
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_3
F_USB1
M_BIOS B_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
(Note) Duetoahardwarelimitation,thePCIEX1_1slotcanonlyaccommodateashorterPCIExpressx1
expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.
Realtek®
GbELAN
0 3
1 4
2 5
iTE® Super I/O
VIA®VL805

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GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram
AMD 970
CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)
Dual Channel Memory
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
CODEC
PCI Bus
AM3+/AM3 CPU
2 PCI
PCI CLK
(33MHz)
DDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/
1333/1066MHz
Dual BIOS
14 USB 2.0/1.1
6 SATA 6Gb/s
AMD SB950
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
1 PCI Express x16
x16
x4
x1 x1 x1
3 PCI Express x1
1 PCI Express x4
x1
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
4 USB 3.0/2.0
x1
VIA®
VL805
Hyper Transport
Bus
Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."
PS/2 KB/Mouse
iTE®
Super I/O
LPC
Bus
COM
LAN
RJ45
Realtek®
GbELAN

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Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
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com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep
yourhandsdryandrst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certiedcomputertechnician.

Hardware Installation
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AM3+ Socket:
- AMDAM3+FXprocessor
- AMD AM3 Phenom™II processor/ AMD Athlon™II processor
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
Hyper Transport
Bus 4800 MT/s
Chipset NorthBridge:AMD970
South Bridge: AMD SB950
Memory 4x1.5VDDR3DIMMsocketssupportingupto32GBofsystemmemory
* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical
memoryisinstalled,theactualmemorysizedisplayedwillbelessthanthesizeof
the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066MHzmemorymodules
* TosupportaDDR31866MHz(andabove)memory,youmustinstallanAM3+CPU
rst.
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory
modules.)
Audio VIA®VT2021codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)
* Foroptimumperformance,if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
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB South Bridge:
- Upto14USB2.0/1.1ports(8portsonthebackpanel,6portsavailable
throughtheinternalUSBheaders)
VIA®VL805chip:
- Upto4USB3.0/2.0ports(2portsonthebackpanel,2portsavailable
throughtheinternalUSBheader)