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- Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 1
GA-970A-D3P User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-970AD3P-1001R - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-970A-D3P May 24, 2013 Motherboard GA-970A-D3P May 24, 2013 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 4
-D3P Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-D3P 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 5
Chipset Drivers 61 4-2 Application Software 62 4-3 Technical Manuals 62 4-4 Contact...63 4-5 System...63 4-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 5 Unique Features 65 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 65 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 65 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents 55 GA-970A-D3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Two SATA cables . Optional Items †† 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R) †† eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) †† 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 7
GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL R_USB2 ATX_12V R_USB1 CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN R_USB30 ATX USB_LAN iTE® Super I/O DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 970 Realtek® GbE LAN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX4 PCI1 GA-970A-D3P - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 8
GA-970A-D3P Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 Hyper Transport Bus LAN RJ45 AMD 970 Realtek® GbE LAN x1 4 USB 3.0/2.0 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have a problem related to the use of the - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 10
Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processor - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus ŠŠ 4800 MT/s Chipset ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 970 ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 11
Monitor BIOS ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x power fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio header ŠŠ 1 x S/PDIF Out header ŠŠ 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 12
for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8/7/XP Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.4cm * GIGABYTE - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 13
and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 15
correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 17
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 steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 18
install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 19
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 your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | 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 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." Hardware Installation - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 21
1-7 Internal Connectors 1 3 5 2 4 9 6 8 10 11 14 15 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) CLR_CMOS 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 4 12 7 13 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 22
1/2) ATX_12V/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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 23
3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 24
compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB950 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions values (such as BIOS configurations, date, - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 25
(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 26
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 27
bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 9 1 1 Power (5V) 10 2 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ Voltage measureme7nt pointGs(GN1D.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 28
dealer. 9 10 F_USB30 Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD- 1 2 NSIN 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- F_AUDIO(H) 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin DB_PORT BIOS S 1 1 15) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 29
latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 30
INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 31
submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu - 31 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 32
menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. „„ System Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date. This menu also displays information on the devices - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 33
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 provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 34
M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments . && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS Setup - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 35
unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && Cool & Quiet Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 36
manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS (AMD Application Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 37
Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 37 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 38
Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 39
the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 40
for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 41
motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS to all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 42
that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 43
Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 44
press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 45
interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA USB Device Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && USB3.0 Controller (VIA® VL805 USB Controller) Enables or disables the VIA® VL805 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) - 45 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 46
that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) `` Trusted - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 47
information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) - 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 48
BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Always return of the AC power. (Default) (Note) Supported on Windows 8/7 operating system only. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 49
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 +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Move Move the mouse on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 50
and then press to complete. You can select Select File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly (last known good record - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 51
Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system (Note drive. •• Windows 8/7/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 52
OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 1 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 53
on the SATA controller. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.3.1540.17 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 54
Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization Fast Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 55
you will see the newly-created array. 9. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 55 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 56
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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 57
Windows 8/7 (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) Step 1: You need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation. Use an alternative system to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. Copy the - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 58
First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below. Method A: •• For the AMD SB950, copy all files (if you're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 59
a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 60
in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then install the AMD RAID Utility (go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select AMD RAID Utility to install). Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 61
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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 62
Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 63
4-4 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. 4-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 64
4-6 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 - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 65
site and update the BIOS. 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 970AD3P.f1) to your USB flash drive - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 66
.05 Model Name : 970A-D3P BIOS Version : E7 BIOS Date : 04/23/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L3206E 4MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 67
Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen 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. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 68
. 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 69
to change the core clock and memory clock for your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card. The sound file (.wav file). Available functions 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 70
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audio driver. 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 72
according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. B. Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab. C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 73
6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 74
Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the VIA HD Audio Deck icon will appear mute the recording volume (REC Vol), or you'll not be able to record the sound. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the microphone volume (Microphone). It is - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 75
screen and click the All apps icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to access the Apps screen. Step 6: On this screen, click Sound Recorder for audio recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 76
Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. Appendix - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 77
When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 78
. Connect 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 79
enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is 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-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 80
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 81
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 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: +1-626-854-9326 Tech - Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P | Manual - Page 84
.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-970A-D3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-970AD3P-1001R