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GA-970A-DS3P - Gigabyte AMD 970/ SB950 DDR3 4-Slot System Board (Motherboard) Socket AM3+
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ technology
- GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™4 Classic technology
- Supports AMD AM3+ FX/ AM3 Phenom™ II, Athlon™ II series processors
- 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 interfaces with AMD CrossFire support
- 6 native SATA3 ports with up to 6Gbps link speed and RAID 0,1,5,10 support
- 4 USB 3.0 ports with transfer rates of up to 5Gbps
- GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Processor manufacturer
- AMD
- Processor socket
- Socket AM3+
- Compatible processor series
- AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8
- System bus rate
- 4.8 GT/s
- Supported memory types
- DDR3-SDRAM
- Number of memory slots
- 4
Product details
GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3P. Processor manufacturer: AMD, Processor socket: Socket AM3+, Compatible processor series: AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile,.... Supported memory types: DDR3-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 32 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: SATA III, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet. Component for: PC, Motherboard form factor: ATX, Motherboard chipset family: AMD
Processor
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor socket | Socket AM3+ |
| Compatible processor series | AMD Phenom II Dual-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II Triple-Core Mobile, AMD Phenom II X2, AMD Phenom II X3, AMD Phenom II X4, AMD Phenom II X6, AMD Phenom II X8 |
| System bus rate | 4.8 GT/s |
Memory
| Supported memory types | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory voltage | 1.5 V |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 1066,1333,1600,1866,2000 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
Storage controllers
| Supported storage drive interfaces | SATA III |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Power fan connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
Rear panel I/O ports
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Network
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features
| Motherboard chipset | AMD 970 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | AMD |
| Power source type | ATX |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 8/7/Vista/XP |
Expansion slots
| PCI Express x1 slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x4 slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 1 |
| PCI slots | 2 |
BIOS
| BIOS type | AWARD |
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm |
Packaging content
| Bundled software | Norton Internet Security |
Description
Humidity Protection Humidity can play havoc on a motherboard's circuitry.GIGABYTE's new Glass Fabric PCB design helps protect against electrical shorts due to humidity by reducing the gaps in spacing between PCB filaments. Electrostatic Protection GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Classic motherboards feature High ESD Resistance ICs which help protect the motherboard against electrostatic discharge. Power Failure Protection Permanent damage from power surge or failure during BIOS update, can be avoided with GIGABYTE DualBIOS, which automatically enables a secondary, back up BIOS. GIGABYTE also uses Anti-Surge ICs to protect the motherboard against power surges. High Temperature Protection GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps (Capacitors) and Low RDS(on) MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures. UEFI DualBIOS™ Technology With a superior graphical interface capable of 32-bit color imaging and fluid user-friendly mouse navigation, UEFI DualBIOS™ makes BIOS configuration a new and exciting experience for novice and experienced users alike. UEFI BIOS also brings native support for large hard drives on 64-bit operating systems. Multi-display support with AMD CrossFire Flexible graphics capabilities - Up to 2 VGA cards are supported for 2 way AMD CrossFire™ (running at x16, x4 bandwidth), delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution. The 970A-DS3P motherboard is designed to offer a stable, high-speed platform for delivering amazingly fast data transfer via the GIGABYTE 333 onboard acceleration technologies. Featuring the USB3.0 controller, AMD 900 series motherboards allow users to take advantage of super fast USB transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, delivering 10x faster data transfer compared to USB 2.0. Utilizing the industry's first Serial ATA Revision 3.0 solution via AMD SB950 chipset, GIGABYTE AMD 900 series motherboards offer native 6 ports of next generation high speed data storage devices support with data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. The AMD 900 series motherboards introduce a unique hardware design with lower resistance fuses for ensuring lower voltage drops and providing more stable and plentiful power delivery. USB ports also benefit from a 3x power boost for better power delivery to power hungry USB devices. Get Ready for New Generation of 32nm AMD AM3+ CPU GIGABYTE's AMD motherboards are ready to support new generation of 32nm AMD AM3+ multi-core processors, delivering the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. Supports next generation of 45nm AMD AM3 CPU This motherboard designs with Split Power Plane, 4+1 phase VRM to support AMD the latest 45nm AM3 Phenom™II/ Athlon™II processors, delivering the great performance enchantment to system and ultimate scalability hardware expending. GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration , a range of the latest technologies that are designed help speed up data transfer, including SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology, SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gbps) technology and an unprecedented 3x USB power boost on USB ports for more power hungry USB devices. EasyTune6 GIGABYTE has completely redesigned EasyTune6 from the ground up to make it easier than ever to manage and monitor your hardware resources as well as tweak your system settings in order to achieve maximum system performance. Whether you are an overclocking enthusiast, or a computer novice, EasyTune6 provides the tools you need to quickly and effortlessly fine tune your system. Norton™ Internet Security Fast, comprehensive, and up-to-the-minute protection against online threats. It safeguards your computer, identity, and home network without slowing you down. It sets a new standard for speed and makes online shopping, banking, and browsing safer and more convenient than ever. ErP Lot 6 support The ErP (also known as Energy-Related Products Directive) is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.
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