Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3 manual

GA-MA770T -UD3/ GA-MA770T -US3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom TM I I X4 processor/AMD Phenom TM I I X3 processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA77TDS3-1001R[...]

Motherboard GA-MA770T -UD3/ GA-MA770T -US3 Jul. 07, 2009 Jul. 07, 2009 Motherboard GA-MA770T-UD3/GA-MA770T-US3[...]

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- 4 - T able of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6 GA-MA770T -UD3/US3 Motherboard Layout ...........................[...]

- 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57 3 - 1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 5 7 3 -2 Application Software ................................................................................[...]

- 6 - Box Contents GA-MA770T -UD3 or GA-MA770T-US3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable T wo SA T A 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*[...]

- 7 - GA-MA770T -UD3/US3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX GA-MA770T -UD3/US3 CD_IN F_AUDIO AUDIO M_BIOS PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 F_USB2 IDE PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_IN DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 BAT F_PANEL IT8720 SATA2_3 ATX_12V_2X4 AMD 770 AMD SB710 PWR_LED FDD PCIEX1_4 SATA2_2 PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS LPT CODEC RTL8111C/D(L) PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1 F_USB1 SATA2_1 SATA2_0[...]

- 8 - Block Diagram DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCI CLK (33 MHz) AM3 CPU Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 770 2 PCI PCI Bus PCI Express Bus 6 SA T A 3Gb/s 3 IEEE 1394a 12 USB Ports LPT Port COM Port CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) TSB43AB23 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Line Out MIC Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out Side Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out[...]

Hardware Installation - 9 - 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, do not remove or break mot[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 1 0 - 1 -2 Product Specifications CPU  Support for Socket AM3 processors (Note 1) : AMD Phenom TM II X4 processor/AMD Phenom TM II X3 processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus  5200 MT/s Chipset  North Bridge: AMD 770  South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory [...]

Hardware Installation - 11 - Internal Connectors  1 x 24-pin A TX main power connector  1 x 8-pin A TX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  6 x SA T A 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  2 x system fan headers  1 x power fan header  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio hea[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 1 2 - Unique Features  Support for @BIOS  Support for Q-Flash  Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue  Support for Download Center  Support for Xpress Install  Support for Xpress Recovery2  Support for EasyTune (Note 5)  Support for Easy Energy Saver  Support for Time Repair  Support for Q-Share[...]

Hardware Installation - 13 - 1 -3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installin[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 1 4 - Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly[...]

Hardware Installation - 15 - Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 1 6 - 1 -4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Al[...]

Hardware Installation - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Notch Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. DDR3 DIMM St[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 1 8 - 1 -5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet[...]

Hardware Installation - 19 - 1 -6 Back Panel Connectors • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable co[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 2 0 - In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, &qu[...]

Hardware Installation - 21 - 1 -7 Internal Connectors Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent d[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 2 2 - ATX: Pin No. Definition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 1 6 PS_ON(soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 2 3 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin A TX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin A TX) Pin No. Definition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 1 1 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin A[...]

Hardware Installation - 23 - 3/4/5) CPU_F AN/SYS_F AN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_F AN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it i[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 2 4 - 7 ) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devi[...]

Hardware Installation - 25 - 9 ) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 2 6 - 1 1 ) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The front panel design may differ by chassis. A fron[...]

Hardware Installation - 27 - 1 2 ) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel H igh D efinition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Y ou may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorr[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 2 8 - 1 4 ) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 1 1 5 ) SPDIF_[...]

Hardware Installation - 29 - 1 7) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1T P A + 2T P A - 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 3 0 - 1 8 ) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 STB- 2 AFD- 3 PD0 4 ERR- 5 PD1 6 INIT- 7 PD2 8 SLIN- 9 PD3 10 GND 1 1 PD4 12 GND 13 PD5 Pin No. Definiti[...]

Hardware Installation - 31 - 2 0 ) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS V alues 2 1 ) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS [...]

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- 3 3 - BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-T est (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 3 4 - 2 -1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys: <T AB>: POST SCREEN Press the <T ab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. T o show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show ite[...]

- 3 5 - BIOS Setup 2 -2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS V ersion: GA-MA770T -UD3 E1) Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 3 6 -      The Functions of the <F1 1> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only)  F1 1 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Y ou can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase t[...]

- 3 7 - BIOS Setup 2 -3 MB Intelligent T weaker(M.I.T .) • Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 3 8 - Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. We recommend that you enhance heat dissipation for the CPU VRM area if you enable this function. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the set[...]

- 3 9 - BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 A ward Software DRAM Configuration  : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous V alues F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level  CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] x CPU Frequency (MHz) 2[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 4 0 - CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default), 4T~12T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: 1T (default), 2T. T w T r Command Delay Options are:[...]

- 4 1 - BIOS Setup CPU V oltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 4 2 - 2 -4 Standard CMOS Features Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow[...]

- 4 3 - BIOS Setup The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landin[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 4 4 - 2 -5 Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool&ap[...]

- 4 5 - BIOS Setup HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T . (Self Monitoring and Reporting T echnology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enable[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 4 6 - 2 -6 Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to i[...]

- 4 7 - BIOS Setup SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 A ward Software SMART LAN Item Help Menu Level  Start detecting at Port..... Part1-2 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part3-6 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part4-5 Status = Open / Length = 0 m Part7-8 Status = Open / Length = 0 m  : Mov[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 4 8 - OnChip SA T A Controller Enables or disables the integrated SA T A controller . (Default: Enabled) OnChip SA T A T ype (SA T A2_0~SA T A2_3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the integrated SA TA controller. Native IDE Allows the SA T A controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native[...]

- 4 9 - BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is s[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 5 0 - 2 -7 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend T ype Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time. S3(S[...]

- 5 1 - BIOS Setup PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: T o use this function, you need an A TX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows ® [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 5 2 - 2 -8 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chass[...]

- 5 3 - BIOS Setup Current V oltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU T emperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER F AN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning T emperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temp[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 5 4 - 2 -9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized Defaults[...]

- 5 5 - BIOS Setup 2 -1 1 Set Supervisor/User Password Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. Y ou will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 5 6 - 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 2-13 Exit Without Saving Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> ke[...]

Drivers Installation - 57 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3 -1 Installing Chipset Drivers • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in t[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 5 8 - 3 -2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Y ou can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3 -3 T echnical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this dri[...]

Drivers Installation - 59 - 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE T aiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. 3- 5 System This page provides the basic system information.[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 6 0 - 3- 6 Download Center T o update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.[...]

Unique Features - 61 - Chapter 4 Unique Features 4 -1 Xpress Recovery2 "* " Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first P A T A IDE connector, the second P A TA IDE connector , the first SAT A connector , the second SA T A connector and so forth. For example, when hard drives are attached to [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 6 2 - Step 3: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, right- click the Computer icon on yo[...]

Unique Features - 63 - E. Removing the Backup D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2. Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. Step 1: If you wish to remo[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 6 4 - 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before Y ou Begin: 1 . From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. M77TUD3.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Note[...]

Unique Features - 65 - B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Up[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 6 6 - Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you [...]

Unique Features - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before Y ou Begin: 1 . In Windows, close all applications and TSR (T erminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2 . During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt th[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 6 8 - 4 -3 EasyT une 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their sy[...]

Unique Features - 69 - 4 - 4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing comp[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 7 0 - T otal Mode - Button Information T able B. T otal Mode In T otal Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 3) . (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; syst[...]

Unique Features - 71 - 4- 5 Q-Share Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 7 2 - 4 - 6 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can restore system data on P A T A and SA T A hard drives. System Restore Choos[...]

Appendix - 73 - Chapter 5 Appendix (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SAT A controller. (Note 2) Required when the SA T A controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. 5 -1 Configuring SAT A Hard Drive(s) T o configure SA T A hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A . Install SA TA hard drive(s) in your computer . B . [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 74 - B. Configuring SA T A controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SA T A controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup . Step 1: T urn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-T est). Ensure OnChip SA T A Controller is enabled under Integrated Per[...]

Appendix - 75 - C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Fig[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 76 - Create Arrays Manually T o create a new array , press <2> to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB710 controller. [ ?[...]

Appendix - 77 - In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SP ACE> key to select RAID 0 . 2 . Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default. 3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive. 4 . Press the <SP ACE> key or <[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 78 - Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. 1 . T o delete an array , press <3> in the Main Menu to enter the Delete LD Menu . Then highlight the array you wish to delete and press the <Delete> key or the <Alt>+<D> keys. 2. The View LD Defin[...]

Appendix - 79 - In Windows mode: Steps: 1 : Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2 : From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 3. 3 : Insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressin[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 80 - Figure 1 Step 2: Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press <Enter>. On the next screen, press <Enter> to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with the Windows XP installat[...]

Appendix - 81 - B. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID hard drive will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driv[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 82 - Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next . Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 The install menus described in th[...]

Appendix - 83 - Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 or RAID 10 arrays. T o replace the old drive, make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to [...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 84 - 5 - 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retas[...]

Appendix - 85 - Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configu- ration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo , Quadraphonic , 5.1 Speaker , or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The curren[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 86 - (Note) The actual locations of the S/PDIF In and S/PDIF Out connectors may differ by model. 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default Format tab to select the default format. Click OK to complete. Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of [...]

Appendix - 87 - B. S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. Connect a S/PDIF[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 88 - 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. [...]

Appendix - 89 - Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. Step 2: On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices . * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the record[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 90 - Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. Step 3: When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable . Then set it as the default device. A. Recording Sound: 1 . Make sure you have connected the sound input device[...]

Appendix - 91 - 5 -3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions T o read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&DownloadsMotherboardF AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q : In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A : Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete>[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 92 - 5-3-2 T roubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. The problem is verified and solved. Ye s No A Check if the CPU cooler is attach[...]

Appendix - 93 - If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&DownloadsT echnical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. No Ye s Check if there is display on your monitor. Ye s When the compu[...]

GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 94 - 5 -4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate [...]

Appendix - 95 - Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With y[...]

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GA-MA770T-UD3/US3 Motherboard - 100 - T o submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system.      GIGABYTE Global Service System      G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - Germany WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de ?[...]