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  • Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 | Manual - Page 1
    GA-770TA-UD3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-770TAD3-1001R
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    Motherboard GA-770TA-UD3 Nov. 25, 2009 Motherboard GA-770TA-UD3 Nov. 25, 2009
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    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 website. For product-related information, check on our
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    GA-770TA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 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 16 1-4-1 Dual
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    Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS
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    Box Contents GA-770TA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product
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    Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 USB_1394_ESATA_2 USB_1394_ESATA_1 R_USB USB30_LAN JMB362 NEC AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 RTL8111D PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT CODEC PCI1 CD_IN PCI2 SPDIF_IN PCI3 IT8720 PCI4 COMA LPT Socket AM3 PWR_FAN ATX GA-770TA-UD3 AMD 770
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    Express x16 2 eSATA 3Gb/s JMicron JMB362 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a 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
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    internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU
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     North Bridge: AMD 770 South Bridge: AMD SB710 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1666/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC
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    to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal 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 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header
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    ® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish
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    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 the
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    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
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    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
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    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 the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will
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    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 module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow
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    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
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    1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the
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    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 ( ). 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 Installation - 20
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    1-7 Internal Connectors 13 5 2 7 11 6 4 19 14 8 12 13 9 20 17 18 16 15 10 4 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 9) GSATA3_6/7 10) has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation
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    system. • The power connectors are compatible with power supplies with 2x2 12V and 2x10 power connectors. When using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and a 2x12 power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. Do not insert
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    connecting a 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
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    to SATA 3Gb/s standard 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 configuring a RAID array. 1 SATA2_2
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    to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 9128 supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM Pin
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    to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management 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
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    ) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You 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. Incorrect connection between the
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    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 to certain expansion digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware
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    15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 G.QBOF4M
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    17) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 2 NSIN 9 10 1 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin
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    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). - 31 - Hardware Installation
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    Hardware Installation - 32 -
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    Windows-based utility 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
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    . Motherboard Model BIOS Version AMD 770 BIOS for GA-770TA-UD3 D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/12/2009-RX780-SB710-7A66AG0SC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is found running at IDE MODE!" When the motherboard is set
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    to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 47. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk
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    Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & 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
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    before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete.  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc.  Standard CMOS Features Use this menu
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    Defaults • 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
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    are: Auto (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. - 39
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    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. BIOS Setup - 40
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    you to 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 . Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 41 - BIOS Setup
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    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
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    Auto 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. - 43 - BIOS
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    Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But or down arrow key to set the date. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. For set the time. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. IDE Channel
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    of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the
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    AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU ) to move it up or down on the list. Press to exit this menu when finished. LAN, Disabled. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 46 -
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    BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Enabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the
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    OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard ESATA controller Onboard ESATA Mode Onboard SATA3 controller Onboard SATA3 Mode GSATA RAID Configuration Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio
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    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 SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI. Configures the operating mode
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    LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem length of the attached LAN cable. Onboard Audio Function Enables the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled
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    (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be 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 set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode.
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    to RAM) 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: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. BIOS
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    upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known set to Enabled, the following four functions will become unavailable: PME event wake up, power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. - 53 - BIOS
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    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
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    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 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
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    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
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    Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press . You will
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    Intelligent Tweaker(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
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    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 Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1
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    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
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    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. - 61 - Drivers Installation
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    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 - 62 -
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    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 hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI
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    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
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    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
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    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-770TA-UD3
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    key to select 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 USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard
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    after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password
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    . 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
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    4-3 EasyTune 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
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    Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time. Meter Mode - 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
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    taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is restarted. Re-enter Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system performance may be affected.
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    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 Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE (Note) Updates Q-Share online
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    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 PATA and SATA hard drives. System Restore
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    If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB710 SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to
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    /5 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type (Figure 1). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard ESATA
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    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
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    window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to enter the RAID configuration Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model
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    information. The window below will appear set the array to its maximum capacity. 8. After the creation is complete, the screen will return to Define LD Menu 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 Channel
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    Definition Menu ] Total Drv Capacity (GB) Status LD 1 RAID 0 2 157.99 Functional Stripe Block: 64KB Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID 1:Mas 2:Mas Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Press Ctrl-Y to delete
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    other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. The JMicron JMB362 SATA controller controls the eSATA ports on the back panel. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller
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    BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory that you wish to execute and press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller
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    created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS. [fg]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS block displays all the items that need to be set for creating an array (Figure 5). Steps: 1. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List
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    4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name
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    Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu
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    And Exit Setup item in the main screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD
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    BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure Onboard SATA3 controller under the Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled. Then set Onboard SATA3 Mode to IDE or AHCI, depending on your requirements (Figure 1). (In AHCI mode, installation of the SATA AHCI driver is required during Windows
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    Marvell 0 Virtual Disks Free Physical Disks PD 0: WDC WD800JD-22L PD 8: WDC WD800JD-22L Information Vendor ID : Device ID : Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware Version : PCIe Speed rate : Configure SATA as : 1B4B 91A3 B1 1.0.0.1006 2.1.0.1314 2.56Gbps IDE Mode Help Marvell RAID on chip
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    WDC WD800JD-22L RAID Level : Max Size (MB) : Stripe Size : Gigabyte Rounding : Quick Init : VD Name settings above, move to Next and press to begin creating the array. When prompted to confirm whether to create this array, press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 5). Marvell BIOS
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    Operation F10: Exit/Save ESC: Return Figure 6 7. Save the Settings and Exit. After you complete the RAID configuration and before you exit the main screen. Press to confirm or to cancel (Figure 7). Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual
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    driver diskette (for AHCI mode) and the installation of the SATA driver Revision ID : BIOS Version : Firmware set up an array or view the current array status in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE
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    , 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
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    . For example, from the menu in Figure 5, • For the AMD SB710, select 3) SB7XX AHCI/RAID Driver for XP for Windows XP operating system. • For the JMicron JMB362, select 1) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit op- erating system. • For the Marvell 9128 , select 7) Marvell
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    Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64
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    to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) ENTER=Select F3
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    flash drive that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 6). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv
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    Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 7 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 7 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 8). Figure 8 The install menus
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    drive that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 10). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be 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
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    Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 11 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next. Figure 11 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 12). Figure
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    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
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    Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS Disk Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 1-Mirror Capacity 120 GB Status Degraded Members(HDDx) 0? [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select
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    the JMicron JMB362 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to be rebuilt in the RAID LIST block. Select Rebuild Raid
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    the selection bar to the array to be rebuilt (for example, VD 0: New_VD) and press and then select Rebuild. Press again. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Topology HBA 0 : Marvell 0 Virtual Disks VD 0: New_VD PD 8: WDC WD8[0D0JeDle-t2e]2L Free Physical Disks
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    Number of PDs : 2 Numbers : 08 Help Virtual Disk: A set of disk blocks presented to an operating environment as a range of consecutively To resume the stopped rebuild process, enter the GSATA RAID Configuration menu in BIOS Setup again. Move the selection bar to the array to be rebuilt (for
  • Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 | Manual - Page 105
    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 (Note Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager
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    Configuration list, select Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. , 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
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    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_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
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    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
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    Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level. If you want to change the current sound input default
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    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 Sound Recorder to begin the sound
  • Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 | Manual - Page 111
    When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 111 - Appendix
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    may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted
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    the CPU securely. Is the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly? The problem is verified and solved. Secure the CPU cooler No on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is
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    ). No The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail. The problem is verified and solved. END 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&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question
  • Gigabyte GA-770TA-UD3 | Manual - Page 115
    GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you
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    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
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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
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    .com.ro • Serbia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.rs • Kazakhstan WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.kz You may go to the GIGABYTE website, 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
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GA-770TA-UD3
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-770TAD3-1001R