This document is the user manual for GA-970A-DS3 motherboard, which provides information on the installation, BIOS configuration, and driver installation of the motherboard.
This manual covers hardware installation, including safety precautions, connector layout, and component placement for the GA-970A-DS3 motherboard. It also details BIOS configuration, driver installation, and system setup procedures.
Additional sections describe the motherboard’s technical specifications, supported CPUs and memory, expansion slots, and the after‑sales service and warranty terms for Gigabyte products in China. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported CPUs | AMD AM3+ FX, AMD AM3 Phenom II, AMD Athlon II |
|---|---|
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR3 DIMM, up to 32 GB |
| Memory Types | DDR3 2000/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz |
| Chipset | AMD 970 northbridge, AMD SB950 southbridge |
| SATA Ports | 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10, JBOD) |
| LAN | Realtek GbE 10/100/1000 Mbit |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × PCIe x16 (x16), 1 × PCIe x16 (x4), 3 × PCIe x1, 2 × PCI |
| Power Connectors | 24‑pin ATX, 4‑pin ATX12V |
The board supports AMD AM3+ FX processors, AMD AM3 Phenom II processors and AMD Athlon II processors.
It has four DDR3 DIMM slots and can accommodate up to 32 GB of memory.
There are six SATA 6 Gb/s connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD.
Gigabyte provides a three‑year warranty for the GA‑970A‑DS3 motherboard, subject to proper use and registration as described in the warranty card.