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Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3
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Table of Contents
GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................5
GA-970A-DS3 Motherboard Block Diagram ....................................................................6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 7
1-2 Product Specications ...................................................................................... 8
1-3 Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 11
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 11
1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 12
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 21
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ........................................................................ 22
2-4 Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 27
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 28
2-6 Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 30
2-7 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 32
2-8 PC Health Status ............................................................................................ 34
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................................................. 35
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................ 35
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 36
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 36
2-13 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................ 37
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ........................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Appendix ......................................................................................................38
4-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) ..................................................................... 38
4-2 Regulatory Statements ................................................................................... 40

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Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots type-
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socketSocket AM3+
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6
USB 2.0 connectors3
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of EATX power connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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 quantity2
CertificationRoHS
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB950
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
PCI Express slots version2.0
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version)
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth2250 mm
Width3050 mm

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