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Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3
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GA-990XA-UD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-990XAU3-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots4
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 X4, AMD Phenom II X6
USB 2.0 connectors3
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Audio chipRealtek ALC889
Component forPC
Motherboard chipsetAMD 970
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Motherboard southbridgeAMD SB950
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP, Vista, 7
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111E
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines for installing motherboard and components.

1-2 Product Specifications

Technical details of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, and expansion slots.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guide for installing RAM modules, including dual-channel configuration.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing add-in cards into PCI or PCIe slots.

1-6 Setup of AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration

Steps for setting up multi-GPU configurations using AMD CrossFireX.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and describes external ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

1-8 Internal Connectors

Locates and explains internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Describes the screens that appear during computer boot-up.

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS setup main menu and navigation.

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Options for CPU and memory overclocking and voltage adjustments.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Settings for system date, time, and basic hardware detection.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Configuration for CPU power saving, virtualization, boot order, etc.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard devices like SATA, LAN, Audio, and USB controllers.

2-7 Power Management Setup

Options for controlling system power states and wake-up events.

2-8 PC Health Status

Monitoring system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loads the safest BIOS default settings for system stability.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

Loads the optimal BIOS default settings for performance.

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

Options for setting access passwords for BIOS setup.

2-12 Save & Exit Setup

Saves BIOS changes and exits the setup utility.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS setup without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing essential motherboard chipset drivers.

3-2 Application Software

Lists and explains utilities and software included on the driver disk.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Describes the content and availability of technical documentation.

3-4 Contact

Provides contact details for GIGABYTE support and offices.

3-5 System

Displays details about the installed hardware and BIOS.

3-6 Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE's website for BIOS, driver, and application updates.

3-7 New Utilities

Highlights recently developed utilities available for installation.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for backing up and restoring system data.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools for updating the motherboard's BIOS, including Q-Flash and @BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Software for system tuning, overclocking, and monitoring in Windows.

4-4 Easy Energy Saver

Utility to manage system power consumption for energy savings.

4-5 Q-Share

Tool for easy data sharing between computers on a network.

4-6 SMART Recovery

Feature for creating backups of changed data files.

4-7 Auto Green

Power saving utility that uses a Bluetooth phone as a key.

4-8 Cloud OC

Utility for overclocking and system monitoring via internet connection.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Guides on installing and configuring SATA drives, including RAID setup and drivers.

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Setup for audio jacks, including multi-channel audio, S/PDIF, and Dolby enhancements.

5-3 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for system startup problems.

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