Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 Manuel d'utilisateur

GA-970A-UD3User's ManualRev. 100112ME-970AUD3-1001R

Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product SpecicationsCPU AM3+ Socket:  - AMD AM3+ FX processors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ I

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- 11 - Hardware InstallationInternal Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x

Hardware Installation - 12 -Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Suppo

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the CPUA. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the

Hardware Installation - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.• Before installing the CPU, make

- 15 - Hardware InstallationUse extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the mothe

- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make sure

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel ConnectorsUSB 2.0/1.1 PortThe USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB device

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Hardware Installation - 20 -In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be recongured to perform different functions via t

- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a

Hardware Installation - 22 -DEBUG PORTG.QBOFM1312412ATX1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS

Hardware Installation - 24 -7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor

- 25 - Hardware Installation8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'

Hardware Installation - 26 -10) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can prov

- 27 - Hardware Installation12) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specication. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEE

Hardware Installation - 28 -14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.201921F_USB30F_A

- 29 - Hardware Installation16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS c

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- 31 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its majo

BIOS Setup - 32 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)B. The POST Screen Motherboar

- 33 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov

BIOS Setup - 34 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you

- 35 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)• Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is depen-d

BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dep

- 37 - BIOS Setup DRAM Conguration CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items a

BIOS Setup - 38 - 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default), 5T~14T. RAS to CAS R/W Dela

- 39 - BIOS Setup**DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are: Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay Options are: Auto (defaul

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BIOS Setup - 40 - DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.035V ~

- 41 - BIOS Setup Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired eld and use t

BIOS Setup - 42 - Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS det

- 43 - BIOS Setup2-5 Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When

BIOS Setup - 44 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Species the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up o

- 45 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller (AMD SB950 South Bridge) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in t

BIOS Setup - 46 - Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is congurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI. Enabled

BIOS Setup - 47 - SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwareSMART LAN Start detecting at Por

BIOS Setup - 48 - Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-

- 49 - BIOS Setup ACPI Suspend Type Species the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...573-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup - 50 -(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HP

- 51 - BIOS Setup Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio

BIOS Setup - 52 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays cur

- 53 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili

BIOS Setup - 54 -Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to

- 55 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr

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- 57 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers Installation• Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating

Drivers Installation - 58 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softw

- 59 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactFor the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch ofces, click the U

- 6 -Box Contents GA-970A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O S

Drivers Installation - 60 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to

- 61 - Unique FeaturesChapter 4 Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and ba

Unique Features - 62 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual siz

- 63 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the

Unique Features - 64 -Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.4

- 65 - Unique FeaturesQ-Flash Utility v2.23Flash Type/Size... MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M

Unique Features - 66 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n

- 67 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

Unique Features - 68 -Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not congurable

- 69 - Unique Features4-4 Easy Energy SaverGIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with

- 7 -GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard LayoutKB_MS_USBCPU_FANSocket AM3+PWR_FANGA-970A-UD3F_AUDIOAUDIOPCIEX1_1DDR3_4DDR3_2BATF_PANELCOMAATX_12VAMD 970AMD SB950P

Unique Features - 70 -C. Stealth ModeIn Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-dened power saving settings, even after the syste

- 71 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and Q

Unique Features - 72 -4-6 SMART RecoveryWith SMART Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data les (Note 1) or copy les from a spe-c

- 73 - Unique Features4-7 Auto GreenAuto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a B

Unique Features - 74 -4-8 Cloud OCCloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use overclocking utility designed for system overclock-ing via virtually any Intern

- 75 - AppendixChapter 5 Appendix5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) To congure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard dri

Appendix - 76 -The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth-erboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu opt

- 77 - AppendixC. Conguring RAID set in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the inst

Appendix - 78 -In the LD Dene Menu, use the up or down arrow key to move to an item for further conguration (Figure 5). Figure 4Figure 5[ Keys Avail

- 79 - AppendixIn the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to sele

- 8 -GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block DiagramPS/2 KB/MouseCOM PortHyper Transport 3.0AMD 970AMD SB950iTEIT8720CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)Dual BIOSLPC BusDual Ch

Appendix - 80 -Delete an ArrayThe Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result

- 81 - AppendixA. Installing Windows 7/Vista(The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.)5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID

Appendix - 82 -B. Installing Windows XPBefore installing Windows XP, connect a USB oppy disk drive to your computer rst because you need to in-stall

- 83 - AppendixStep 2:Insert the oppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <Enter>. Then a controller menu simi-lar to that in F

Appendix - 84 -Rebuilding an Array:Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only

- 85 - Appendix5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-chan

Appendix - 86 -Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The cur-rent connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according

- 87 - Appendix(Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to congure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back

Appendix - 88 -5-2-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the noticat

- 89 - AppendixStep 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recor

- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

Appendix - 90 -Step 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to cong-ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.5-2-4 Using the Soun

- 91 - Appendix5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\

Appendix - 92 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

- 93 - AppendixIf the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local deal-er for help. Or go to the Support &

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- 99 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist.,New Taipei City 231,TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912-4