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General| Memory voltage | 1.5 V |
|---|---|
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type | - |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of EATX power connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 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. |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Certification | RoHS |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BIOS type | AWARD |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 2250 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 3050 mm |
Essential safety guidelines and procedures for installing the motherboard to prevent damage and ensure proper setup.
Detailed technical specifications including CPU, Chipset, Memory, Audio, LAN, Expansion Slots, Storage, USB, and connectors.
Step-by-step guide and precautions for safely installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.
Instructions and guidelines for installing DDR3 memory modules and configuring Dual Channel Memory.
Procedures and precautions for installing expansion cards into the motherboard's PCI Express or PCI slots.
Description and function of each connector located on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.
Diagram and explanation of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard for system components.
Describes the GIGABYTE logo screen and the POST screen encountered during system startup.
Overview of the BIOS Setup Main Menu, navigation keys, and accessing advanced options.
Details on CPU and memory overclocking, voltage control, and performance tuning settings.
Configuration of system date, time, IDE/SATA drives, boot order, and other basic CMOS settings.
Advanced system settings including CPU features, boot priority, security, and display options.
Configuration options for onboard devices like SATA controllers, LAN, Audio, and USB controllers.
Configuration of ACPI sleep states, power button behavior, and wake-up events.
Monitors system voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, and provides warning notifications.
Loads the safest BIOS default settings to ensure system stability.
Loads the optimal BIOS default settings for the system to operate in optimum state.
Allows setting supervisor and user passwords to protect BIOS and system access.
Saves current BIOS settings to CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program.
Exits the BIOS Setup without saving changes made to the CMOS.
Instructions for installing motherboard drivers from the included driver disk using Xpress Install.
Guide on configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS and setting up RAID arrays using the RAID BIOS utility.
Instructions on creating a floppy disk with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers for OS installation.
Steps for installing SATA RAID drivers during Windows XP, 7, or Vista installation.
Contains regulatory notices, RoHS, WEEE statements, and environmental recycling information.
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