Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 Manual
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GA-870A-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-870AUB3-3001R - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-870A-USB3 Jan. 28, 2011 Motherboard GA-870A-USB3 Jan. 28, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 4
-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-870A-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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-870A-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_USB RCA_SPDIF CPU_FAN ATX_12V R_USB2 R_USB1 R_USB3 Socket AM3 PWR_FAN USB_LAN Etron EJ168 AUDIO GA-870A-USB3 F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 870 ATX Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 CODEC PCI1 AMD SB850 SATA3_5 CD_IN - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-870A-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express Bus x4 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Express x4 LAN - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 9
discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 10
CPU ŠŠ 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 ŠŠ 5200 MT/s Chipset ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 870 ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB850 Memory ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 11
detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System/Power fan fail warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 2 x 16 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support for DualBIOS - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 13
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 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-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-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 17
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 the - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 19
connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your , first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 20
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 Installation - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 21
Internal Connectors 13 5 9 2 12 10 11 7 4 14 4 15 13 6 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) BAT 7) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) CD_IN 11) SPDIF_IN cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 22
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 . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 23
wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 24
/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB850 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATA3_5 1 7 1 7 SATA3_4 SATA3_0 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 27
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 PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 28
DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 30
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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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 32
Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. AMD 870 BIOS for GA-870A-USB3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/20/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0FC-00 Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 34
to configure 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, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 35
doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and 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 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 36
Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 37
increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 38
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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 39
None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. - 39 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 40
system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 41
Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 42
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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 43
Onboard USB3.0 driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB850 Support (AMD SB850 South Bridge, SATA3_0~SATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller integrated in the AMD SB850 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 44
item to Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 45
Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a this item to Disabled. Onboard USB3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 46
the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 47
Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-off] [Enabled up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 49
DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-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-870A-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. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 59
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, 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 SP1 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 62
POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. AMD 870 BIOS for GA-870A-USB3 D2 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/20/2010-RX870-SB850-7A66CG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 63
d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Save BIOS to Drive Enter : Run 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 - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-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-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 67
advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 71
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 72
, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart, power off, suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 73
SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | 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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 75
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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 76
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window ( 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Initialization Cache Mode Fast WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 77
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. - 77 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 78
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 are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned. Option ROM Utility (c) - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 79
, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the following for the location of the driver. • For the AMD SB850, copy all of the files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder to your floppy disk - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 80
7 (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxW7 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\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64-bit, browse to the \W764A - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 81
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 4 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 4 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 5). Figure 5 - 81 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 82
added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers 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: "admin - Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 83
audio driver. For 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 - Gigabyte GA-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 85
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. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default - Gigabyte GA-870A-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-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 88
Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 90
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\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. Press < - Gigabyte GA-870A-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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 92
"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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 93
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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-870A-USB3 | Manual - Page 96
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GA-870A-USB3
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/ AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-870AUB3-3001R