Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P Manual de usuario

GA-970A-D3P

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-970AD3P-1001R

Motherboard

GA-970A-D3P

May 24, 2013

Motherboard

GA-970A-D3P

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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE

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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in

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Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-

mentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:

1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before

updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout................................................................................7

GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram...................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ......................................................................................15

1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration ....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory................................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card......................................................................... 18

1-6 Back Panel Connectors................................................................................. 19

1-7 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 21

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................29

2-1 Startup Screen............................................................................................... 30

2-2 The Main Menu.............................................................................................. 31

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 33

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 41

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 42

2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 45

2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 48

2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 50

Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ..................................................................51

3-1 ConguringSATAControllers........................................................................ 51

3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 57

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................61

4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers............................................................................... 61

4-2 Application Software...................................................................................... 62

4-3 Technical Manuals......................................................................................... 62

4-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 63

4-5 System........................................................................................................... 63

4-6 Download Center........................................................................................... 64

Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................65

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 65

5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.......................................................... 65

5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility........................................................... 68

5-2 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 69

Chapter 6 Appendix......................................................................................................71

6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutput.............................................................. 71

6-1-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio..................................................................71

6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut.........................................................................................73

6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording.......................................................................74

6-1-4 Using the Sound Recorder ....................................................................................76

6-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 77

6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................77

6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ...................................................................................78

Regulatory Statements............................................................................................. 80

Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 83

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Box Contents

5GA-970A-D3P motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk

5User's Manual

5Quick Installation Guide

5Two SATA cables

5I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)

eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)

COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you

obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN

Socket AM3+

ATX

GA-970A-D3P

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

PCIEX4

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

BAT

F_PANEL

F_USB2F_USB30F_USB3

SYS_FAN2

TPMCOMASPDIF_O

ATX_12V

AMD 970

AMD SB950

SATA3

PCI1

PCI2

R_USB2

R_USB1

R_USB30

CODEC

PWR_FAN

SYS_FAN1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1(Note)

OPTICAL

USB_LAN

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_3

F_USB1

M_BIOS B_BIOS

CLR_CMOS

(Note) Duetoahardwarelimitation,thePCIEX1_1slotcanonlyaccommodateashorterPCIExpressx1

expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.

Realtek®

GbELAN

0 3

1 4

2 5

iTE®

Super I/O

VIA®VL805

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GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram

AMD 970

CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)

Dual Channel Memory

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line Out

MIC

Line In

S/PDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

CODEC

PCI Bus

AM3+/AM3 CPU

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33MHz)

DDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/

1333/1066MHz

Dual BIOS

14 USB 2.0/1.1

6 SATA 6Gb/s

AMD SB950

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

1 PCI Express x16

x16

x1 x1 x1

3 PCI Express x1

1 PCI Express x4

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

4 USB 3.0/2.0

VIA®

VL805

Hyper Transport

Bus

Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."

PS/2 KB/Mouse

iTE®

Super I/O

LPC

Bus

COM

LAN

RJ45

Realtek®

GbELAN

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Hardware Installation

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Priorto installation, donot remove orbreak motherboard S/N(Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.

•Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectroniccom-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep

yourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply

has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU AM3+ Socket:

- AMDAM3+FXprocessor

- AMD AM3 Phenom™II processor/ AMD Athlon™II processor

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

Hyper Transport

Bus 4800 MT/s

Chipset NorthBridge:AMD970

South Bridge: AMD SB950

Memory 4x1.5VDDR3DIMMsocketssupportingupto32GBofsystemmemory

* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical

memoryisinstalled,theactualmemorysizedisplayedwillbelessthanthesizeof

the physical memory installed.

Dual channel memory architecture

SupportforDDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066MHzmemorymodules

* TosupportaDDR31866MHz(andabove)memory,youmustinstallanAM3+CPU

rst.

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory

modules.)

Audio VIA®VT2021codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN Realtek®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)

* Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,

besuretoinstallitinthePCIEX16slot.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

(AllPCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)

2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface South Bridge:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD

USB South Bridge:

- Upto14USB2.0/1.1ports(8portsonthebackpanel,6portsavailable

throughtheinternalUSBheaders)

VIA®VL805chip:

- Upto4USB3.0/2.0ports(2portsonthebackpanel,2portsavailable

throughtheinternalUSBheader)

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