This manual describes the detailed information of GA-970A-D3 motherboard, including hardware installation, firmware update, driver installation, etc.
This manual covers all aspects of the GA-970A-D3 motherboard, including hardware installation, BIOS configuration, driver setup, and unique features such as Xpress Recovery and Cloud OC. Detailed diagrams of the motherboard layout and block diagram help users identify components and connectors.
Additional sections provide guidance on configuring SATA, audio, and network settings, as well as an appendix with contact information for global support. Safety precautions and ESD handling instructions are included to protect both the user and the hardware during installation.
| CPU socket | AM3+ |
|---|---|
| North Bridge chipset | AMD 970 |
| South Bridge chipset | AMD SB950 |
| Memory slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM sockets, up to 32 GB |
| Supported memory speeds | DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz |
| Audio codec | Realtek/VIA HD audio |
| LAN controller | Realtek/Atheros GbE (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| PCI Express slots | 1 × PCIe x16 (x16), 1 × PCIe x16 (x4), 3 × PCIe x1 |
| SATA ports | 6 × SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| USB ports | Up to 14 × USB 2.0/1.1, 2 × USB 3.0/2.0 |
The revision number appears as "REV: X.X", for example "REV: 1.0".
It uses an AM3+ socket compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors.
The board provides six SATA 6 Gb/s connectors.
There are up to two USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel.