Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Motherboard southbridge |
AMD SB950 |
| Supported processor sockets |
Socket AM3, Socket AM3+ |
| Motherboard chipset family |
AMD |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Supported storage drive types |
SSD |
| RAID levels |
1, 5, 10, JBOD |
| Component for |
PC |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64 |
Memory
| Supported memory clock speeds |
1066, 1333, 1600, 1866, 2000 MHz |
| Supported memory types |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory channels |
Dual |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Supported memory module capacities |
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB |
Back panel I/O ports
| Serial ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
12 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
| Microphone in |
Y |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
BIOS
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| ACPI version |
5.0 |
Internal I/O
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
6 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
4 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
Serial ATA |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
Expansion slots
| PCI slots |
2 |
| PCI Express x16 slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x1 slots |
2 |
Networking
| Ethernet interface type |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Processor
| Processor socket |
Socket AM3+ |
| Compatible processor series |
AMD A |
Packaging content
| Bundled software |
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
Weight & dimensions
| Width |
244 mm |
| Height |
305 mm |
Additionally
| Chipset |
AMD 970 |
| System bus data transfer rate |
5.2 GT/s |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
GA-970-Gaming AM3+ 970 ATX, DDR3, Realtek ALC1150, 2/4/5.1/7.1, 6 x SATA 6Gb/s, 12 x USB 2.0/1.1, 4 x USB 3.0/2.0
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.
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 CrossFire™ 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 Durable™ 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.
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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
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.
Killer™ E2200 Gaming Network
GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards feature the Killer™ E2200, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.
GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ (UEFI) Design
GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most 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.
