GA-870A-USB3LAM3+ socket motherboard forAMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processorUser's ManualRev. 310112ME-870AB3L-3101R
Hardware Installation - 10 -1-2 Product SpecicationsCPU Support for AM3+/AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor(Go to GI
- 11 - Hardware InstallationInternal Connectors1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x
Hardware Installation - 12 -Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Suppo
- 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.• Before installing the CPU, make
- 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 MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:• Make sure that the moth
- 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• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
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Hardware Installation - 20 -In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be recongured to per-form different functions via the
- 21 - Hardware Installation1-7 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices:• First make sure your devices a
Hardware Installation - 22 -ATX_12V:ATX:1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector,
- 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-pin
Hardware Installation - 24 -7) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB850 South Bridge) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6
- 25 - Hardware Installation8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor
Hardware Installation - 26 -9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'
- 27 - Hardware Installation11) 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 -13) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB por
- 29 - Hardware Installation15) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS conguratio
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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 Motherboar
- 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 - PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set
- 37 - BIOS Setup RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. Minimum RAS A
BIOS Setup - 38 -******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages.
- 39 - BIOS Setup 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
- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...
BIOS Setup - 40 - Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number o
- 41 - BIOS Setup2-5 Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When
BIOS Setup - 42 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Species the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down
- 43 - BIOS Setup2-6 Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller (AMD SB850 South Bridge) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in t
BIOS Setup - 44 - Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is congurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI. Enabled
- 45 - BIOS Setup SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award SoftwareSMART LAN Start detecting at Por
BIOS Setup - 46 - USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the USB func
- 47 - BIOS Setup ACPI Suspend Type Species 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/DDR3 1.5V/+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
BIOS Setup - 54 -
- 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 ofces, 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 FeaturesChapter 4 Unique Features4-1 Xpress Recovery2Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and b
- 6 -Box Contents GA-870A-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O
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 -Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.4
- 63 - Unique FeaturesQ-Flash Utility v2.23Flash Type/Size... MXIC 25L1605/1606 2M
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 congurable
- 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-dened power saving settings, even after the syste
- 69 - Unique Features4-5 Q-ShareQ-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After conguring your LAN connection settings and Q
- 7 -GA-870A-USB3L Motherboard LayoutKB_USBCPU_FANATXGA-870A-USB3LCD_INF_AUDIOAUDIOSPDIF_INPCIEX1_1DDR3_1ATX_12VAMD 870AMD SB850SATA3_3SATA3_0SATA3_4S
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 - Unique Features4-7 Auto GreenAuto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a B
Unique Features - 72 -4-8 Cloud OCCloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use overclocking utility designed for system overclock-ing via virtually any Intern
- 73 - AppendixChapter 5 Appendix5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)To congure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard driv
Appendix - 74 -The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth-erboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu opt
- 75 - AppendixC. Conguring RAID set in RAID BIOSEnter the RAID BIOS setup utility to congure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the inst
Appendix - 76 -Create Arrays ManuallyTo create a new array, press <2> to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4). To create an array, press <
- 77 - 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 - 78 -Delete an ArrayThe Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result
- 79 - Appendix5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWith the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 7/Vist
- 8 -GA-870A-USB3L Motherboard Block DiagramHyper Transport 3.0AMD 870CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHzPCIe CLK(100 MHz)1 PCI Express
Appendix - 80 -B. Installing Windows 7/VistaThe procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system. Step 1: Restart your system
- 81 - AppendixStep 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 4 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Step 4: After th
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 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel AudioThe motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-chan
Appendix - 84 -Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The cur-rent connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according
- 85 - Appendix5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF In/OutA. S/PDIF InThe S/PDIF In cable (optional) allows you to input digital audio signals to the computer for
Appendix - 86 -B. 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
- 87 - Appendix5-2-3 Conguring Microphone RecordingStep 2:Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mi
Appendix - 88 -Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recor
- 89 - AppendixStep 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to cong-ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound.5-2-4 Using the Soun
- 9 - Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
Appendix - 90 -5-3 Troubleshooting5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\
- 91 - Appendix5-3-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solv
Appendix - 92 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local deal-er for help. Or go to the Support &
- 93 - Appendix
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- 95 - AppendixContact Us• GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address: No.6, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231, TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912
Appendix - 96 -• G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH - GermanyWEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de• G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. - U.K.WEB address : http://www
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