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General| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
|---|---|
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2000 MHz |
| System bus rate | 4.8 GT/s |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Phenom FX, AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA connectors | - |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 8 |
| Audio chip | VIA VT2021 |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| PC health monitoring | CPU, FAN, Power supply, Temperature |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard southbridge | AMD SB950 |
| Windows operating systems supported | 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 Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way CrossFireX |
| PCI Express slots quantity | 5 |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BIOS type | EFI AMI |
| ACPI version | 2.0a |
| BIOS memory size | 32 Mbit |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 244 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
Essential safety and handling guidelines before installing hardware components.
Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard and its components.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooling solution.
Guide to installing DDR3 memory modules into the motherboard slots.
Instructions for installing PCIe or PCI cards into motherboard slots.
Description and location of rear I/O ports like USB, audio, and LAN.
Identification and purpose of internal motherboard headers and connectors.
Overview of the initial screen displayed during system boot.
Navigation and function keys within the main BIOS setup interface.
Menu for configuring CPU, memory, voltages, and monitoring system status.
Configuration of system language, date, time, and access level.
Settings for boot order, security, OS type, and other system features.
Configuration of onboard devices like SATA, USB, LAN, and audio.
Settings for system power states, wake-up events, and energy saving.
Options for saving changes, loading defaults, and exiting BIOS setup.
Steps to configure SATA controller mode (IDE, AHCI, RAID) in BIOS.
Guide to installing OS with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers for Windows.
Procedure for installing essential motherboard chipset drivers.
Information on included utilities and software for system enhancement.
Overview of the content descriptions for the driver disk.
Contact information for GIGABYTE headquarters and branch offices.
Display of basic system information like MB name and BIOS version.
Links to GIGABYTE's website for downloading the latest BIOS and drivers.
Tools and methods for updating the motherboard's BIOS.
Utility for fine-tuning system settings, CPU, and memory in Windows.
Guide to setting up audio jacks for input and output devices.
Procedures and FAQs for resolving common system startup issues.
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