Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 Manual
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GA-770T-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-770TB3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-770T-USB3 Jan. 8, 2010 Motherboard GA-770T-USB3 Jan. 8, 2010 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 3
product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 4
-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-770T-USB3 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-USB3 | Manual - Page 5
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-770T-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 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*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_1 Socket AM3 USB_1394_2 R_USB30 USB_LAN NEC D720200F1 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1_1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 GA-770T-USB3 AMD 770 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-770T-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 LAN RJ45 RTL8111D x1 PCI Express Bus CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3 CPU DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1666/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD 770 PCI Express Bus x1 NEC D720200F1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 9
or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 10
™ 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 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 11
w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 12
wish to install ECC memory. (Note 3) Two share the same ports with USB 3.0. (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. Hardware Installation - 12 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 13
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 installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 14
the steps 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | 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-USB3 | Manual - Page 16
. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four 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-USB3 | Manual - Page 17
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. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 18
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 before installing an expansion card to - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 19
USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB from the motherboard. • - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 20
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, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 21
17 18 6 14 9 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 22
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 23
(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 inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 CPU_FAN - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 24
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 of hard drives must be an even number. Hardware Installation - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 25
Message/Power/ Power Sleep powered off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power 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 power switch, reset switch, power - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 26
Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line Out (R) 6 NC 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC • The 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 AC'97 functionality via - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 27
Power 2 SPDIFI 1 3 GND 13) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This 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 your motherboard to manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 28
• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 15) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 29
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Definition GND PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND - 29 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 30
off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Gently remove 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). Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 31
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 version of BIOS, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 32
v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version AMD 770 BIOS for GA-770T-USB3 E7 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/14/2009-RX780-SB710-7A66AG0WC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 33
Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 34
, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 35
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 Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 36
(default), Manual. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 37
only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 38
set 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 allows all DDR3 Timing . Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 39
the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to set the memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.500V - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 40
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 of your CPU. BIOS Setup - 40 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 41
Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. - 41 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 42
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 is 3-mode floppy disk drive, other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 43
Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 44
. Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low-power mode that appears off. (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 45
if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 46
cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all . When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified If you wish to install a 3rd party add- USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB 3.0 Controller) Enables or disables the NEC USB 3.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 47
USB functionalities below. USB EHCI Controller (Onboard USB 2.0 Controllers) Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB : 3 (default), 1. - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 48
to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 49
HPET 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 power supply providing at least 1A on the - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 50
DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 51
, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 52
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-USB3 | Manual - Page 53
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 54
(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 55
to install other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 56
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 - 56 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | 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-USB3 | Manual - Page 58
3-6 Download 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. Drivers Installation - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 59
system and drivers are installed. • The memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 60
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 the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | 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-USB3 | 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) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. AMD 770 BIOS for GA-770T-USB3 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 63
hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Select the 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 file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. When the - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 64
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 Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | 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-USB3 | 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-USB3 | Manual - Page 67
Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set period of Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 68
(Application will continue to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is restarted. Re-enter the application only - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 69
Directions 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- 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-USB3 | 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-USB3 | Manual - Page 71
, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0~SATA2_5 ports are supported by the AMD SB710 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 72
USB 3.0 Controller Onchip USB Controller USB EHCI Controllers USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 73
C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 74
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-USB3 | Manual - Page 75
where you will see the newlycreated array. 9. Press to return to 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 displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 76
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-USB3 | Manual - Page 77
of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. For installing Windows Vista, 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 78
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. Depending on the operating system to be installed, select the - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 79
to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation, you can proceed with the - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 80
sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SB7xxV folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 81
shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 The install menus described in this chapter - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 82
to replace 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 - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 83
motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 84
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 type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 85
computer for audio processing. S/PDIF In Cable Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial 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_IN header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 86
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 S/PDIF Optical Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 87
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-USB3 | Manual - Page 88
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-USB3 | Manual - Page 89
. 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. - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 90
or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 91
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-USB3 | Manual - Page 92
When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 93
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 94
that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: Appendix - 94 - - Gigabyte GA-770T-USB3 | Manual - Page 95
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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.tw 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-USB3 | 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-USB3
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-770TB3-1001R