AMD 770 - User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
Of
AMD 770/780G/780V & AMD SB700
Based
M/B For Socket AM2+/AM2 Quad Core
AMD Processor
NO. G03-XBLUE77A3-F
Rev
： 1.0
Release date: March, 2009
Trademark:
* Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

AMD 770 Specifications

General

Chipset	AMD 770
Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket AM2/AM2+/AM3 (depending on manufacturer)
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Slots	4
PCI Express Slots	1 x PCIe x16

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction of AMD 770;780 V;780 G Motherboards

1-1 Features of Motherboard

Overview of motherboard features and specifications.

1-2 Specification

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard components.

1-3 Performance List

Benchmark testing results for system performance evaluation.

1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

Visual guide to motherboard layout and jumper locations.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2-1 Hardware Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing hardware components.

2-2 Checking Motherboards Jumper Setting

Instructions for verifying and setting motherboard jumpers.

2-3 Install CPU

Procedure for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

2-4 Install Memory

Guide for installing DDR II and DDR III memory modules.

2-5 Expansion Cards

Steps for installing expansion cards and IRQ assignments.

2-6 Connectors, Headers

Details on various connectors and headers on the motherboard.

2-7 Starting Up Your Computer

Instructions for the initial power-on and system startup.

Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS

BIOS Setup Navigation and Help

Guide to entering BIOS setup and accessing help.

BIOS Main Menu and Core Settings

Overview of BIOS menu and core system configuration options.

BIOS Performance and Monitoring Features

Monitoring hardware health, thermal throttling, and overclocking.

BIOS Security and Defaults Management

Managing BIOS security, loading defaults, and saving changes.

Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION

Installing System Drivers (ATI, Sound, LAN, WiFi)

Guides for installing graphics, audio, LAN, and wireless drivers.

Installing System Utilities and Software

Installation of RAID, antivirus, hardware monitor, and system recovery tools.

System Configuration and Feature Installation

How to update BIOS, configure RAID, and install G.P.I. function.

APPENDIX I

Regarding the Application of 3-Phase or 3+1 Phase Power Supply Mold

Guidance on power supply phase selection for AMD CPUs.

Suggestion on Choosing Electric Fan

Recommendations for CPU fan selection for optimal cooling.