All stock codes associated to this product
GA970GAMING, GA-970-GAMING, 4719331848248
Overview
- Supports AMD AM3+/ AM3 Processor
- Dual Channel DDR3, 4 DIMMs
- Fast USB 3.1 with USB Type-C™ - The World’s Next Universal Connector
- PCIe Gen2 x2 M.2 Connectors with up to 10Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe NVMe & SATA SSD support)
- 2-Way Graphics Support with Exclusive Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over the PCIe Slots
- 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
- Killerâ„¢ E2200 series Gaming Networks
- High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with Ambient LED Trace Path Lighting
- USB DAC-UP ports
- APP Center Including EasyTuneâ„¢ and Cloud Stationâ„¢ Utilities
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOSâ„¢ Technology
Fast USB 3.1 Solution
The latest USB 3.1 offers a staggering 10Gb/s transfer speed, 2x faster than USB 3.0 and backward compatibility with existing USB devices.
Connecting the Future - USB Type-Câ„¢:
The World's Next Universal Connector
Reversible USB Type-Câ„¢ with USB 3.1.
Fast Onboard Storage with 10 Gb/s M.2
GIGABYTE M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interface for M.2 SSD devices.
2-Way CrossFireâ„¢ Multi-Graphics
Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
Industry Leading Ultra Durableâ„¢ PCIe Metal Shielding
The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
High Definition Audio Design
The Realtek ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel high definition audio codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.
High Quality audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.
Ambient LED
GIGABYTE motherboards feature LED lighting for the audio guard path, providing a cool, custom look to your rig. Not only does the Audio Noise Guard protect the board's sensitive analog audio components, but its LEDs can also be programed to beat at the rhythm of the music you are listening to, or pulse at a soothing pace to create a great atmosphere to enhance the environment of your game, movie or music.
The below photos are for reference only.
GIGABYTE Exclusive : Upgradable OP-AMP
Customizable
Users can choose audio quality based on individual listening preferences.
Wide availability of additional OP-AMPs.
Low Cost way to dramatically improve audio quality
Improve audio dynamics and overall sound-quality with little cost.
No need for expensive speakers or high-end audio equipment.
Exclusive onboard 'Gain Boost' selector switches
Select either standard 2.5x or high-amplification 6x mode.
6x mode is ideal for high impedance speakers and headphones
USB DAC-UP
The above photos are for reference only.
Clean, low-noise power for your Digital-to-Analog Audio converter
GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to your Digital-to-Analog Converter. DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from the other USB ports, which is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations and ensures the best audio experience possible.
Killerâ„¢ E2200 Gaming Network
GIGABYTE G1â„¢ Gaming motherboards feature the Killerâ„¢ E2200, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.
GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOSâ„¢ (UEFI) Design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durableâ„¢ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOSâ„¢, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOSâ„¢ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.
GIGABYTE App Center Including EasyTuneâ„¢ and Cloud Stationâ„¢ Utilities
GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.
GIGABYTE EasyTune â„¢ App
GIGABYTE's EasyTuneâ„¢ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost*, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
Feature may vary by CPU models.
GIGABYTE Cloud Stationâ„¢ APP
GIGABYTE Cloud Stationâ„¢ is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique apps that allow your smart phones/tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via wireless connection.
Specifications:
| CPU | AM3+ Socket:
- AMD AM3+ FX processor
- AMD AM3 Phenomâ„¢ II processor/ AMD Athlonâ„¢ II processor
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more information.) |
| Hyper Transport Bus |
- 4800 MT/s
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| Chipset |
- North Bridge: AMD 970
- South Bridge: AMD SB950
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| Memory |
- 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4
GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed
will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
* To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AM3+ CPU first.
- Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.) |
| Audio |
- Realtek® ALC1150 codec
- TI Burr Brown® NE5532 operational amplifier
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
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| LAN |
- Rivet Networks Killerâ„¢ E2201 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
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| Expansion Slots |
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2F_10G connector. The
PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x2 mode when a PCIe SSD is installed
in the M2F_10G connector.
- 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
- 2 x PCI slots
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| Multi-Graphics Technology |
- Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFireâ„¢ technology
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| Storage Interface | South Bridge:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x2/x1 SSD support)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
* Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2 and SATA connectors.
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| USB | South Bridge:
- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)
VIA® VL805 chip:
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:
- 1 x USB Type-Câ„¢ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support
- 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
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| Internal I/O Connectors |
- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 2 x system fan headers
- 1 x power fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front 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
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| Back Panel Connectors |
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x USB Type-Câ„¢ port, with USB 3.1 support
- 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
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| I/O Controller |
- iTE® I/O Controller Chip
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| H/W Monitoring |
- System voltage detection
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
- CPU overheating warning
- CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
- CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
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| BIOS |
- 2 x 32 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
- Support for DualBIOSâ„¢
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
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| Unique Features |
- Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model.
Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on
motherboard specifications.
@BIOS
Ambient LED
Cloud Station
EasyTune
Game Controller
Smart TimeLock
Smart Recovery 2
System Information Viewer
USB Blocker
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for ON/OFF Charge
- Support for Smart Switch
- Support for Xpress Install
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| Bundle Software |
- Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
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| Operating System |
- Support for Windows 10/8.1/7
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| Form Factor |
- ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
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| Remark | - Due
to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors,
please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party
website.
- Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer
drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP. If drivers are available from the
vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
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