Gigabyte MA770-UD3 Motherboard
If you want a highperformance motherboard ready for Phenom IIs check out Gigabyte's GA-MA770-UD3 motherboard. With Ultra Durable 3 technology and AMD platform featuring 2 oz copper PCB that helps to reduce the system temperature and dramatically enhances performance. Based on AMD 770 chipset, the Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 motherboard supports socket AM3 and AM2+ AMD Phenom processors with AMD overdirve utility included, integrated DDR2 memory controller for up to 16GB of 1200+ memory, HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology links and PCI Express 2.0 graphics interface. With the innovative GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver technology, the Gigabyte MA770-UD3 is able to provide user friendly computing, reach the maximum system performance while helping you save the power and the environment.
Did You Know?
There is no video on-board.
You must install an optional PCI-Express video card in order to connect to a monitor.
(Note 1)
Due to Windows® XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more
than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed
will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being
used.
(Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install
ECC memory.
(Note 4) Whether the CPU/ system fan speed control function is supported
will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you installed.
(Note 5) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 6) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM2+ Phenom™
series CPU to enable support for Easy Energy Saver.
Remark
Due to different
Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download
Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
Due to most hardware/software
vendors no longer offer support for Win9X/ME. If some vendors still
has Win9X/ME drivers available, Gigabyte will publish on their website.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
12
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Value
4.6
Features
4.3
Quality
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Performance
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Reviewer:
Joseph on
Sep 26, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
My first pc to build it when well know problems
would buy again if i do another
Great for the price
Reviewer:
likenit on
Aug 27, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
3.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is a fantastic board for buyers on a tight budget. I have it paired with a Phenom II X3 710. My only regret with this board is that it has the SB700 chip, not the SB710, so it doesn't support Advanced Clock Calibration, and therefor, you cannot unlock the fourth core in the X3 series.
great product
Reviewer:
Bill on
Aug 20, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Love this mb. Plenty of features. I like the dual bios. Plenty USB ports and unlike Asus you still get mouse and keyboard ports. I can't imagine why Asus would stop making MBs without both ports. Will definetly use Gigsbyte again.
BF in Southaven, MS
good board with one exception
Reviewer:
linuxuser on
Aug 14, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Love all the USB ports and my linux loads and runs without issues. Only bad thing is that the BIOS on this board does not recognize USB keyboards. I have to power down, pull out my trusty PS2 keyboard and reboot. Bit of a pain.
Excellent Value
Reviewer:
Chris on
Jul 20, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
3.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Not the fanciest board out there by any means. Works great for my gaming machine on a budget though. Installation was super simple. Quality is very good. Looks fantastic in clear sided case.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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GIGABYTE Warranty provided by:
GIGABYTE Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
GA-MA770-UD3 UPC No:
818313007216 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
11, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.0000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
G452-1002
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