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GA-770T-D3L AM3+ socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3101 12ME-770TD3L-3101R - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-770T-D3L Jul. 26, 2010 Motherboard GA-770T-D3L Jul 26, 2010 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 3
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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 4
-D3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-770T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 5
55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-770T-D3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 7
GA-770T-D3L Motherboard Layout USB COMA LPT LAN KB_USB SYS_FAN2 ATX_12V COAXIAL R_USB Socket AM3+/AM3 ATX AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111D/E PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 CODEC PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT CD_IN iTE IT8720 PCIEX1_4 PCI1 PCI2 FDD GA-770T-D3L AMD 770 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 8
GA-770T-D3L Motherboard Block Diagram CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 x1 4 PCI Express x1 Realtek RTL8111D/E RJ45 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 10
Support for AM3+ processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB710 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 11
System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 12
audio driver. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3/ AM2+ Series CPU to - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 13
the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM3+/AM3 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 14
below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 15
lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 16
. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 17
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 19
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio a coaxial digital audio in connector. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 20
driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 21
Connectors 41 2 3 10 5 15 12 11 7 13 16 8 6 14 9 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 22
ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 23
fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 24
and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configur- ing a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA2_2 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 25
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 26
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 27
header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND - 27 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 28
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 29
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 30
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that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 32
v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version AMD 770 BIOS for GA-770T-D3L F3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/30/2010-RX780-SB710-7A66CG08C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 33
& Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 34
the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 35
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. Defaults (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 36
Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 37
the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz~2 GHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required. Manual allows - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 38
CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 39
simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 40
Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 2046M Move Enter: by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 41
to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information 25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 42
Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization Patch AMD TLB Erratum (Note) AMD K8 AMD TLB Erratum (Note) Enables or disables the Patch AMD TLB Erratum function. (Default: Enabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 43
Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 44
Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB710, SATA2_4~SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 45
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 46
LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 47
Up HPET Support (Note) Time (hh:mm:ss) ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-off] S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default from a modem that supports wake-up function. ( ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 48
Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX of the AC power. Memory The system returns to - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 49
CPU Temperature Current CPU CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning CPU CPU CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU to the motherboard CI - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 50
FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 51
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 52
changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 53
Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 54
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install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 56
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan 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. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 58
Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 59
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 60
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in 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. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 62
BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. AMD 770 BIOS for GA-770T-D3L - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 63
Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 64
. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 65
. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 66
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 67
The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 68
will continue to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth close the application. (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system performance may be affected. (Note 2) 1: Normal - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 69
for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 70
up to 64 backups (the actual limit depends on the size of each partition). When this limit is reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions for copying files/folders from a backup: To browse through your backups made at different time, select a backup time using the time scroll bar on - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 71
Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first. (Note - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 72
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BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 74
Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 75
for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.0.1540.49 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 76
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. ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 77
of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity. 8. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to Define Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 78
Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion. 1. To delete - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 79
, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Steps: 1: Boot - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 80
Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click similar to that in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press . For example, - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 81
driver diskette and correct BIOS driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 82
Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxV folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxV\LH For Windows Vista 64-bit, browse to the LH64A folder - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 83
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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 84
a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers and ATi RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 85
jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on page - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 86
The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. 7.1-Channel Speakers: Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 87
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 88
S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_I header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 89
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: S/PDIF Coaxial Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 90
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 91
Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 92
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. Appendix - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 93
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\FAQ 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 94
the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 95
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 96
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-770T-D3L | Manual - Page 100
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To 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. Appendix - 100 -
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GA-770T-D3L
AM3+ socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 3101
12ME-770TD3L-3101R