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- Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 1
GA-970A-UD3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-970AUD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-970A-UD3 May 20, 2011 Motherboard GA-970A-UD3 May 20, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | 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-UD3 | Manual - Page 4
-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-970A-UD3 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-UD3 | Manual - Page 5
3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-970A-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 7
-UD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN OPTICALI USB_1394 R_USB R_USB30 Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 Realtek RTL8111E CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 VIA VT6308 iTE IT8720 PCIEX4 PCI1 PCI2 F_AUDIO AMD 970 GA-970A-UD3 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 ATX - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-970A-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 3 PCI Express x1 Hyper Transport 3.0 x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 1 PCI Express x4 Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 LAN x4 PCI - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 9
or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 10
ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus ŠŠ 5200 MT/s Chipset ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 970 ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 11
/System/Power fan speed 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 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | 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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 13
guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 14
the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | 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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 16
to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 17
to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 18
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 19
1394a device. 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 flash drive No data transmission or receiving is occurring - 19 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 20
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, " connector, 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. Do - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 21
13 10 4 11 7 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 22
. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 23
black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 1 GND - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 24
cables. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 25
F_PANEL 3 MIC Power (H61M-D2) instructions supported supports digital S/PDIF Out1 2a3nd connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansPioCnIe cpoawrdersc)ofnonrecdtoigr (iStaAlTAa)u(Xd5i8oAo-OuCtp) ut from your motherboard motherboard manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 26
plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. Hardware Installation - 26 - PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 27
local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 9 1 2 TPA- 10 2 3 GND- 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 28
PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 13 NC 14 ID 15 SB3V 16 SERIRQ 17 GND 18 NC 19 NC 20 SUSCLK 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS self or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 29
unplug the power cord from the power outlet before 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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 30
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problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for the beep codes - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 32
. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-970A-UD3 D3a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/29/2011-RD970-SB950-7A66FG05C - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 33
Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Load Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 34
BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 35
Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 36
memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. The adjustable is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 37
DQS Training Control CKE Power Down Mode CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 38
, 1.5x, 2.0x. CS/ODT Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. CKE Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 39
set 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) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 40
to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage as required. (Default) 1.335V ~ 2.445V The adjustable range is from 1.335V to 2.445V. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 41
All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. device during the POST for faster system - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 42
stop for any error. All, But Keyboard The 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 43
AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) CPU core Control - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 44
the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) IOMMU support Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 45
if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 46
ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 47
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the BIOS Setup - 47 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 48
: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 49
by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) PME Event 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 50
HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 51
Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] [Disabled] No 1.280V 1.488V 3.280V 12.048V 38oC - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 52
, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 53
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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 54
Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 55
Y Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit & 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 56
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to 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 58
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 - 58 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 59
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. - 59 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 60
To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 61
Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than 2.2 TB are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to boot from the Windows 7 setup disk - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 62
begin the installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed, click . B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for later, simply press during the POST. C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 63
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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 64
, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-970A-UD3 D3a . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 65
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 drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 66
. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 67
. 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-UD3 | Manual - Page 68
the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode. With Core Boost (Note 2) enabled, you can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that have been activated (Note 3). • Save allows - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 69
will continue to run in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live 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 and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 70
On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 1) 3 CPU Throttling Display 4 CPU Voltage Display 5 3-Level CPU Voltage Switch (Default:1) (Note 2) 6 Current CPU Power Consumption 7 Time/Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled 8 Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Easy Energy Saver enabled) (Note - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 71
Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q- shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 72
is reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions for copying files/folders from a backup: To to copy and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit the backup will be performed on the next boot. We recommend that you preserve at least - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 73
power button first. (Note 1) (Note 2) If your cell phone has been configured as the Auto Green key, you'll not be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth device(s) when Auto Green is enabled. Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 74
CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe CPU temperature, cooling fan speeds, 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 - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 75
drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 76
Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To enable RAID for the SATA3_0/1/2/3 connectors, set On - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 77
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 a message - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 78
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu 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 ON Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 79
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. - 79 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 80
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-UD3 | Manual - Page 81
following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When you arrive at the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 82
disk that contains the driver during the OS installation. Without the driver, 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 methods below. Method A: For the AMD SB950, copy all files - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 83
list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. After the driver installation - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 84
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"), and - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 85
motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the jack The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 86
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 Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 87
5-2-2 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-UD3 | Manual - Page 88
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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 89
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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 90
. 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 - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 91
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 driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 92
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-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 93
When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 94
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TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in • Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa • Gigabyte Technology Pty. Ltd. - Australia WEB address : http://www - Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | Manual - Page 100
.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-UD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-970AUD3-1001R