Gigabyte GA-MA770-DS3P User manual

GA-MA770-DS3/DS3P
GA-MA770-S3/S3P
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/
AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMDAthlonTM X2 processor/
AMDAthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/
AMD SempronTM processor
User's Manual
Rev.2003
12ME-MA770S3-2003R

Motherboard
GA-MA770-DS3/ GA-MA770-S3
Mar. 31, 2008
Mar. 31, 2008
Motherboard
GA-MA770-DS3/GA-MA770-S3

Motherboard
GA-MA770-DS3P/ GA-MA770-S3P
Oct. 8, 2008
Oct. 8, 2008
Motherboard
GA-MA770-DS3P/GA-MA770-S3P

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Forquickset-upoftheproduct,readtheQuickInstallationGuideincludedwiththeproduct.
Fordetailedproductinformation,carefullyreadtheUser'sManual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the
informationon/fromtheSupport\Motherboard\TechnologyGuidepageonourwebsite.
Forproduct-relatedinformation,checkonourwebsiteat:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
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
motherboardBIOS,drivers,orwhenlookingfortechnicalinformation.
Example:

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Table of Contents
BoxContents ................................................................................................................. 7
OptionalItems................................................................................................................. 7
GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P) Motherboard Layout ............................................................ 8
BlockDiagram................................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 1 HardwareInstallation ...................................................................................11
1-1 InstallationPrecautions ....................................................................................11
1-2 ProductSpecifications .................................................................................... 12
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler.............................................................. 15
1-3-1 Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 15
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ................................................................................... 17
1-4 InstallingtheMemory ..................................................................................... 18
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration................................................................ 18
1-4-2 Installing a Memory............................................................................................. 19
1-5 InstallinganExpansionCard ......................................................................... 20
1-6 BackPanelConnectors ................................................................................. 21
1-7 InternalConnectors ........................................................................................ 23
Chapter 2 BIOSSetup................................................................................................. 35
2-1 StartupScreen................................................................................................ 36
2-2 TheMainMenu .............................................................................................. 37
2-3 StandardCMOSFeatures ............................................................................. 39
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 41
2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 43
2-6 PowerManagementSetup............................................................................. 47
2-7 PnP/PCIConfigurations................................................................................. 49
2-8 PCHealth Status ........................................................................................... 50
2-9 MB IntelligentTweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 52
2-10 LoadFail-SafeDefaults................................................................................... 56
2-11 LoadOptimizedDefaults ................................................................................. 56
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 57
2-13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 58
2-14 ExitWithout Saving ....................................................................................... 58

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Chapter 3 DriversInstallation ...................................................................................... 59
3-1 InstallingChipsetDrivers ............................................................................... 59
3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 60
3-3 DriverCDInformation .................................................................................... 60
3-4 HardwareInformation ..................................................................................... 61
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 4 UniqueFeatures......................................................................................... 63
4-1 XpressRecovery2 ......................................................................................... 63
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 68
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...................................................... 68
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 71
4-3 EasyTune 5Pro ............................................................................................. 73
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 75
5-1 Configuring SATAHardDrive(s) .................................................................... 75
5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller......................................................... 75
5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 81
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 82
5-2 ConfiguringAudioInputandOutput................................................................. 87
5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 87
5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)........................................................... 89
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 90
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder................................................................................. 92
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 93
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 93
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 94
5-4 RegulatoryStatements ................................................................................... 96

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Box Contents
GA-MA770-DS3 or GA-MA770-DS3P
orGA-MA770-S3 orGA-MA770-S3Pmotherboard
Motherboarddriverdisk
User'sManual
QuickInstallationGuide
OneIDE cableand onefloppy diskdrivecable
Two SATA3Gb/scables
I/O Shield
Optional Items
2-portUSB 2.0bracket (PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-51R)
2-portIEEE1394abracket(PartNo.12CF1-1IE008-01R)
2-portSATApowercable (PartNo. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R)
S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R)
LPTportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1LP001-01R)
•Thebox contentsaboveare forreference only andthe actual itemsshall depend onproduct packageyouobtain.
Theboxcontentsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
•Themotherboardimageisforreferenceonly.

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GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P) Motherboard Layout
"*" The GA-MA770-DS3 and GA-MA770-DS3P adopt All-Solid Capacitor design.
KB_MS CPU_FAN
ATX
CD_IN F_AUDIO
AUDIO
Main
BIOS
PCIE_16
PCIE_1
F_USB2
IDE
PCIE_2
SPDIF_IN
DDRII_1
DDRII_2
DDRII_3
DDRII_4
BAT
F_PANEL
IT8720
SATAII3
ATX_12V
AMD 770
AMD SB700
PWR_LED
FDD
PCIE_4
SATAII2
PCI1
PCI2
CLR_CMOS
LPT
CODEC
RTL8111C
PWR_FAN
SYS_FAN1
F_USB1
SATAII1
SATAII0
SYS_FAN2
RCA_SPDIF
R_USB
SPDIF_OUT
USB_1394_1
USB_1394_2
USB_LAN
Socket AM2
NB_FAN
CI
PCIE_3
F1_1394
TSB43AB23
Backup
BIOS
SATAII5
SATAII4
COMA
GA-MA770-DS3(P)/S3(P)

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Block Diagram
DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
AMD Socket
AM2+/AM2
CPU
Hyper Transport 3.0
AMD 770
2 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI Express Bus
6 SATA 3Gb/s
3 IEEE 1394a
12 USB Ports
LPT Port
COM Port
CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)
TSB43AB23
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line-Out
MIC
Line-In
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
x1
LAN
RJ45
RTL8111C
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express x16
4 PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
x1
x1 x1
PS/2 KB/Mouse
AMD SB700
Floppy
IT8720
Dual BIOS
1 PCI Express x16

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Hardware Installation- 11 -
1-1 Installation Precautions
Themotherboardcontainsnumerousdelicateelectroniccircuitsandcomponentswhichcanbecome
damagedas aresult ofelectrostaticdischarge (ESD).Prior toinstallation,carefully readthe user's
manualandfollowtheseprocedures:
•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N(SerialNumber)stickeror
warrantystickerprovidedbyyourdealer.Thesestickersarerequiredforwarrantyvalidation.
•AlwaysremovetheAC powerbyunpluggingthepower cordfromthepoweroutlet before
installingorremovingthemotherboardorotherhardwarecomponents.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,
makesuretheyareconnectedtightlyandsecurely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandfirsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Priortoinstallingthemotherboard,pleasehaveitontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan
electrostaticshieldingcontainer.
•Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply
hasbeenturnedoff.
•Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto
thelocalvoltagestandard.
•Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware
componentsareconnected.
•Topreventdamagetothemotherboard,donotallowscrewstocomeincontactwiththe
motherboardcircuitoritscomponents.
•Makesuretherearenoleftoverscrewsormetalcomponentsplacedonthemotherboardor
withinthecomputercasing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface
.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureenvironment.
•Turningonthecomputerpowerduringtheinstallationprocesscanleadtodamagetosystem
componentsaswell asphysicalharmto theuser.
•Ifyouareuncertainaboutanyinstallationstepsorhaveaproblemrelatedtotheuseofthe
product,pleaseconsultacertifiedcomputertechnician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specifications
CPU Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors:
AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/
AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/
AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/
AMD SempronTM processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus 5200/2000 MT/s
Chipset North Bridge: AMD 770
South Bridge: AMD SB700
Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Support for ECC memory (Note 3)
Audio Realtek ALC888 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
Support for CD In
LAN Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_16)
(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
4 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supportingATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10
iTE IT8720 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
IEEE 1394 T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket
connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)
USB Integrated in the South Bridge
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets
connected to the internal USB headers)
"*" The GA-MA770-DS3 and GA-MA770-DS3P adopt All-Solid Capacitor design.

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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x North Bridge fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x CD In connector
1 x S/PDIF In header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x IEEE 1394a header
1 x parallel port header
1 x serial port header
1 x power LED header
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x IEEE 1394a ports
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side
Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4)
BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOSTM
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b

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Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Download Center
Support for Q-Flash
Support for EasyTune(Note 5)
Support for Xpress Install
Support for Xpress Recovery2
Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support for Microsoft®Windows®Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm
(Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used.
(Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory.
(Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/
system cooler you install.
(Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
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.
•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 recom-
mended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency
beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications
including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
AM2+/AM2CPU
AM2Socket
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket
ASmallTriangleMarking
Denotes CPU Pin One

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Step 2:
Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking)
with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and
gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make
sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their
holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its
socket, place one finger down on the middle of
the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latch-
ing it into the fully locked position.
Step 1:
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
CPU Socket Locking
Lever
Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust
the CPU orientation if this occurs.
B. 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 prevent damage to the CPU.

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between
the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler
may damage the CPU.
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses
the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
Step 4:
Turn the cam handle from the left side to the
right side (as the picture above shows) to lock
into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installa-
tion manual for instructions on installing the
cooler.)
Step 3:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on
one side of the retention frame. On the other side,
push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to
hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.
Step 5:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on
the motherboard.

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1-4 Installing the Memory
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 memory support list.)
•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.
DDRII_1 DDRII_2
DDRII_3
DDRII_4
Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR2 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 DDR2 sockets for optimum performance.
DualChannelMemoryConfigurationsTable
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Two Modules
Four Modules
DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4
DS/SS DS/SS - - - -
- - - - DS/SS DS/SS
DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recom-
mended that you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2
sockets.
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR2 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 DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3
Channel 1: DDRII_2, DDRII_4

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on
this motherboard.
DDR2 DIMM
A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
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.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card
until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express x16
slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in
the slot and does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out
from the slot.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
PCI Slot