Gigabyte GA-MA770-ES3 User Manual Page 1

GA-MA770-ES3AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard forAMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Phenom™ processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ processor/AMD Sempron

Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product Specications CPU  Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Pheno

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- 11 - Hardware Installation Internal  1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors  1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 x oppy

Hardware Installation - 12 -(Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the a

- 13 - Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the CPUA. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the

Hardware Installation - 14 -B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU

- 15 - Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following

Hardware Installation - 16 -1-4 Installing the MemoryDue to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Chann

- 17 - Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a Memory NotchBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

Hardware Installation - 18 -1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:• Make sure

- 19 - Hardware Installation1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB de

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Hardware Installation - 20 - Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman

- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a

Hardware Installation - 22 -ATX:Pin No. Denition 13 3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V

- 23 - Hardware Installation3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pi

Hardware Installation - 24 -7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before a

- 25 - Hardware Installation9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chass

Hardware Installation - 26 -10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC&apos

- 27 - Hardware Installation12) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports

Hardware Installation - 28 -14) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB por

- 29 - Hardware Installation16) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS conguratio

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- 31 - BIOS SetupBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its majo

BIOS Setup - 32 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following screens may appear when the computer boots.A. The LOGO Screen (Default)B. The POST Screen Function K

- 33 - BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnce you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar-row keys to mov

BIOS Setup - 34 - The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you

- 35 - BIOS Setup2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)• Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is depen-d

BIOS Setup - 36 - EC Firmware Selection Allows you to select the EC rmware version when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. After the

- 37 - BIOS Setup Memory Clock This option is congurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. When you use an AM3/AM2+ CPU: X2.00 S

BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are synchrono

- 39 - BIOS Setup******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltage

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BIOS Setup - 40 - Date (mm:dd:yy) Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and year. Select the desired eld and use t

- 41 - BIOS Setup The following elds display your hard drive specications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information o

BIOS Setup - 42 -2-5 Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When

- 43 - BIOS Setup Password Check Species whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After

BIOS Setup - 44 -2-6 Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA C

- 45 - BIOS Setup SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award SoftwareSMART LAN Start detecting at Por

BIOS Setup - 46 - USB EHCI Controller (Onboard USB 2.0 Controllers) Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB K

- 47 - BIOS Setup ACPI Suspend Type Species the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI

BIOS Setup - 48 -(Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HP

- 49 - BIOS Setup Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio

- 5 -Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...553-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup - 50 - Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR2 1.8V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays cur

- 51 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instabili

BIOS Setup - 52 -Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to

- 53 - BIOS SetupPress <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Pr

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- 55 - Drivers Installation3-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 3 Drivers Installation• Before installing the drivers, rst install the operating

Drivers Installation - 56 -3-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free softw

- 57 - Drivers Installation3-4 ContactFor the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch ofces, click the U

Drivers Installation - 58 -3-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to

- 59 - Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Chapter 4 Unique FeaturesXpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and b

- 6 -Box Contents GA-MA770-ES3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SAT

Unique Features - 60 -Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom-mended; actual siz

- 61 - Unique FeaturesD. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2E. Removing the BackupF. Exiting Xpress Recovery2Select RESTORE to restore the

Unique Features - 62 -4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash UtilityA. Before You Begin1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compre

- 63 - Unique FeaturesB. Updating the BIOSWhen updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS le is saved. The following procedure

Unique Features - 64 -Step 4:Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the n

- 65 - Unique Features4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and

Unique Features - 66 -Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not congurable

- 67 - Unique Features4-4 Easy Energy SaverGIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with

Unique Features - 68 -C. Stealth ModeIn Stealth Mode, the system continues to work with the user-dened power saving settings, even after the syste

- 69 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and Q

- 7 -GA-MA770-ES3 Motherboard Layout(Note) Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. KB(Note)_USBCPU_FANSocket AM2ATXGA-MA770-ES3CD_INF

Unique Features - 70 -4-6 SMART RecoveryWith SMART Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data les (Note 1) or copy les from a spe-c

- 71 - AppendixChapter 5 Appendix5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)To congure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard driv

Appendix - 72 -B. Conguring SATA controller mode in BIOS SetupMake sure to congure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.Step 1: T

- 73 - AppendixC. Conguring RAID set in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the inst

Appendix - 74 -Create Arrays ManuallyTo create a new array, press <2> to enter the Dene LD Menu window (Figure 4). The Dene LD selection from

- 75 - AppendixIn the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to sele

Appendix - 76 -Delete an ArrayThe Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result

- 77 - Appendix5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode)To successfully install operating system onto SATA h

Appendix - 78 -In Windows mode: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk.2: From your optical drive folder, double

- 79 - Appendix5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you

- 8 -GA-MA770-ES3 Motherboard Block Diagram(Note) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used.AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPUH

Appendix - 80 -B. Installing Windows Vista(The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.)Step 1: Restart your system to

- 81 - AppendixStep 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Step 4: After the driver

Appendix - 82 -Rebuilding an Array:Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only

- 83 - Appendix5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1(Note

Appendix - 84 -The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speak-er congurations.7.1-Channel Speakers:Center/SubwooferSpeaker OutFront Speaker Out

- 85 - AppendixIf your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio mod-ule, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon o

Appendix - 86 -5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/OutA. S/PDIF InThe S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for

- 87 - AppendixB. S/PDIF OutThe S/PDIF Out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.1. Conne

Appendix - 88 -5-2-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 1:After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the noticat

- 89 - AppendixStep 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recor

- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

Appendix - 90 -Step 3:When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default de-vice.5-2-4 Usin

- 91 - Appendix5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\Mo

Appendix - 92 -5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv

- 93 - AppendixIf the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to t

Appendix - 94 -5-4 Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents

- 95 - AppendixFinally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of t

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- 99 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +88