Gigabyte GA-970-GAMING AM3+ DDR3 M.2 US3.1 ATX Motherboard (GA-970-GAMING)

Quicklinx:	BV94WS00
Mfr#:	GA-970-GAMING

Description

Gigabyte M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interface for M.2 SSD devices. Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts. This Gigabyte motherboard features the Realtek ALC1150, high-performance multi-channel HD audio codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience. With this motherboard you can enjoy LED lighting for the audio guard path, providing a cool, custom look to your rig. Gigabyte USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to your digital-to-analog converter. Gigabyte Ultra Durable motherboard features Gigabyte DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from Gigabyte that protects arguably one of your PC's crucial components.

Features

Fast onboard storage
Gigabyte M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interface for M.2 SSD devices.
2-way CrossFire multi-graphics
Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand high frame rates without compromising on resolution.
Ultimate Ultra Durable PCIe metal shielding
The ultimate one piece stainless steel shielding design from Gigabyte reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.
HD audio design
The Realtek ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel HD audio codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience, ensuring users get outstanding audio quality from their PC.High quality audio capacitors deliver advanced quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create super realistic sound effects for professional gamers.
Ambient LED
Gigabyte motherboard features 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 LED 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.
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 outstanding audio experience.
Gigabyte patented DualBIOS (UEFI) design
Gigabyte Ultra Durable motherboard features Gigabyte DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from Gigabyte that protects arguably one of your PC's crucial components, the BIOS. Gigabyte DualBIOS 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.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description: Gigabyte GA-970-Gaming - 1.0 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 970

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: AMD 970 / AMD SB950

Processor Socket: 1 x Socket AM3+

Compatible Processors: Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX

Data Bus Transfer Rate: 4.8 GT/s

Max RAM Size: 32 GB

RAM Supported: 4 DIMM slots - DDR3

Storage Ports: 6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 1 x M.2

USB / FireWire Ports: 1 x USB-C + 1 x USB 3.1 + 2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)

Audio: HD Audio (8-channel)

LAN: Gigabit Ethernet

Detailed Specification

General

Product Type: Motherboard - ATX

Chipset Type: AMD 970 / AMD SB950

Data Bus Transfer Rate: 4.8 GT/s

Processor Socket: Socket AM3+

Max Processors Qty: 1

Compatible Processors: Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6, FX

Supported RAM

Max Size: 32 GB

Technology: DDR3

Bus Clock: 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2000 MHz (O.C.)

Features: Dual channel memory architecture

Audio

Type: HD Audio (8-channel)

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC1150

Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

LAN

Network Controller: Killer Gaming E2201

Network Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots: 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI

Storage Interfaces: AMD SB950: SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA, 1 x M.2 - 1 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD

Interfaces: 1 x USB-C , 1 x USB 3.1 , 6 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse

Internal Interfaces: 1 x audio - header , 1 x SPDIF out - header , 6 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x serial - header

Power Connectors: 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Type: AMI

BIOS Features: WfM 2.0 support, UEFI BIOS, SMBIOS 2.7 support, DMI 2.7 support, ACPI 5.0 support, Dual BIOS

Hardware Monitoring: CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection

Hardware Features: Q-Flash, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, On/Off Charge, AMD CrossFireX technology support, Audio Noise Guard with Path Lighting, Clear CMOS Button, GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP, upgradable OP-AMP, GIGABYTE Smart Switch, GIGABYTE Ambient LED, TI Burr Brown NE5532 operational amplifier

Miscellaneous

Software Included: Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, EasyTune, Cloud Station, Xpress Install, GIGABYTE USB Blocker, GIGABYTE App Center, Smart TimeLock, GIGABYTE Game Controller

Compliant Standards: Plug and Play

Width: 30.5 cm

Depth: 24.4 cm