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General| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
|---|---|
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2000 MHz |
| Supported memory module capacities | 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB |
| System bus rate | 5.2 GT/s |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD A |
| Supported processor sockets | Socket AM3, Socket AM3+ |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 12 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | - |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD |
| Supported storage drive types | SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA |
| USB connector type | USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| eSATA ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them. |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| PCI Express x1 slots | 2 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| ACPI version | 5.0 |
| Bundled software | Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | - mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 244 mm |
| Height | 305 mm |
Essential safety guidelines and procedures to prevent damage during hardware installation and handling.
Detailed technical specifications of the GA-970-Gaming motherboard components and features.
Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU into its socket on the motherboard.
Guide for installing RAM modules and configuring Dual Channel memory for optimal performance.
Procedures and precautions for installing expansion cards like graphics or sound cards.
Description and function of all external ports and connectors found on the motherboard's rear panel.
Instructions for safely replacing the audio operational amplifier IC on the motherboard.
Identification and purpose of all internal headers, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Introduction to the BIOS startup logo screen and basic navigation methods within the setup utility.
Advanced interface for monitoring and adjusting CPU, memory, and voltage settings for performance tuning.
Details on motherboard model, BIOS version, date, system time, and access level settings.
Configuration options for boot order, security settings, system logos, and OS compatibility.
Settings for onboard audio, SATA controllers (IDE, AHCI, RAID), and USB device management.
Options for managing system power states, wake-up events, and AC power loss behavior.
Procedures for saving configuration changes, exiting the BIOS, or loading optimized default settings.
Step-by-step instructions for configuring SATA and M.2 storage devices into RAID arrays.
Guidance on installing essential drivers and software for the motherboard after OS installation.
