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14)  COMA (Serial Port Header)

 

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional 

COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

1

NDCD-

6

NDSR-

2

NSIN

7

NRTS-

3

NSOUT

8

NCTS-

4

NDTR-

9

NRI-

5

GND

10

No Pin

13)  F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

 

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an 

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

1

Power (5V)

6

USB DY+

2

Power (5V)

7

GND

3

USB DX-

8

GND

4

USB DY-

9

No Pin

5

USB DX+

10

NC

 

Do not 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.

DEBUG 

PORT

G.QBOFM

10

9

2

1

10

9

2

1

15)  BAT (Battery)

 

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) 

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low 

level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1.  Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2.  Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a 

metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery 

holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 

3. 

Replace the battery.

4.  Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

 

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

 

Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with 

an incorrect model.

 

Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself 

or uncertain about the battery model.

 

When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) 

of the battery (the positive side should face up).

 

Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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Summary of Contents for GA-970-Gaming

Page 1: ...ming the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website GA 970 Gaming User...

Page 2: ...eans without GIGABYTE s prior written permission For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product In order to assist in the use of this product carefully rea...

Page 3: ...alling an Expansion Card 10 1 6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1 7 Changing the Operational Amplifier 12 1 8 Internal Connectors 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20 2 1 Startup Screen 21 2 2 M I T 21 2 3 System Info...

Page 4: ...User s Manual 5 5 One G Connector 5 5 Quick Installation Guide KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN Socket AM3 ATX GA 970 Gaming F_AUDIO AUDIO DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_1 BAT F_PANEL F_USB3 F_USB30 SYS_FAN2 COMA SPDIF_O...

Page 5: ...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 connecting or unplugg...

Page 6: ...tek ALC1150 codec TI Burr Brown NE5532 operational amplifier High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN Rivet Networks Killer E2201 LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Expansion Slots...

Page 7: ...ront panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 header 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x audio gain control switch Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 k...

Page 8: ...ystem Information Viewer USB Blocker Support for Q Flash Support for ON OFF Charge Support for Smart Switch Support for Xpress Install Bundled Software Norton Internet Security OEM version Operating S...

Page 9: ...ng the CPU Locate the pin one denoted by a small triangle of the CPU socket and the CPU 1 4 Installing the Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets a...

Page 10: ...an expansion card to prevent hardware damage 1 6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for...

Page 11: ...you connect your headphone speaker to this jack actual effects may vary by the device being used Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speaker...

Page 12: ...to carefully grip the IC s sides and extract it from the socket Step 2 Align the notch on your OPchip with the notch on the socket and gently press the chip into the socket until seated For purchasin...

Page 13: ...nplug the 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...

Page 14: ...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 that does not provide the re...

Page 15: ...t in damage to the CPU or the system may hang These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 0 3 1 4 2 5 SATA3 DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 1 7 DEBUG PORT DEBU...

Page 16: ...et 3 Connector The M 2 connector supports M 2 SATASSDs and M 2 PCIe SSDs It can support SATARAID configuration through the AMD South Bridge Please note that an M 2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a...

Page 17: ...restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart CI Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if th...

Page 18: ...6 SSTX1 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 12 F_USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports For p...

Page 19: ...configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be...

Page 20: ...ttery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the Delete key during the POST when the power is t...

Page 21: ...M I T This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature and CPU voltage etc Whether the system will work stably with...

Page 22: ...he Core Performance Boost CPB technology a CPU performance boost technology Default Auto CPB Ratio Note Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being instal...

Page 23: ...gs Advanced Memory Settings ExtremeMemoryProfile X M P Note2 SystemMemoryMultiplier MemoryFrequency MHz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Setti...

Page 24: ...mperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60o C 140o F 70o C 158o F 80o C 176o F 90o C 1...

Page 25: ...00 00 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type...

Page 26: ...to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables...

Page 27: ...u to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN storage device and graphics controllers Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only UEFI Op...

Page 28: ...les the integrated SATA controllers Default Enabled OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the SATAcontrollers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATAcontrollers to AHCI mode Native ID...

Page 29: ...er to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system withou...

Page 30: ...be turned off instantly Default Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mo...

Page 31: ...rmines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable Resume byAlarm PME even...

Page 32: ...perly last known good record Chapter 3 Appendix Before you begin please prepare the following items At least two SATA hard drives or M 2 SSDs Note 1 To ensure optimal performance it is recommended tha...

Page 33: ...will be marked with X Then move to Basic Setting and press Enter Step 6 Use the up or down arrow key to move to and configure each required item in sequence After completing press Enter on Start To C...

Page 34: ...he locations of the drivers are as follows RAID driver for Windows 8 1 32 bit Hw8 RAID x86 RAID driver for Windows 8 1 64 bit Hw8 RAID x64 AHCI driver for Windows 8 1 32 bit Hw8 AHCI W8 AHCI driver fo...

Page 35: ...to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 2 Drivers Installation After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list...

Page 36: ...ment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symb...

Page 37: ...of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to...

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