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Green ATX motherboard with four DDR3 slots and silver I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 AMD 970 DDR3 32GB ATX motherboard

SKU CH-VRJK-JVA4Q

An AMD 970 chipset ATX motherboard with four DDR3 slots supporting 32 GB, one PCI Express x16 slot, three PCI Express x1 slots, six SATA III ports, Realtek 7.1 audio, Gigabit LAN.

  • ChipsetAMD 970
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • PCI slots1 PCI Express x16 slot, supporting x16 operation specificati
  • SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
  • Audio chip1. Built-in Realtek chip 2. Support High Definition Audio 3.
  • Ethernet controllerBuilt-in 1 Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory for multitasking headroom
  • AMD 970 chipset delivers stable platform performance
  • Four DDR3 DIMM slots allow flexible memory configuration
  • 14 USB 2.0 ports plus 2 USB 3.0 ports cover peripheral needs
  • Realtek RTL8111E LAN provides 10/100/1000 Mbit wired connectivity

Socket AM3+/AM3 platform

The GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 is an ATX motherboard built on the AMD 970 chipset for Socket AM3+ and AM3 processors. It targets builders maintaining or upgrading legacy AMD systems that still rely on DDR3 memory. Four DIMM slots support up to 32GB of system memory for multi-threaded workloads.

ATX layout with legacy expansion

The board measures 30.5 by 22.4 cm and fits standard ATX cases. A single PCI Express x16 slot runs at x16 while a second x16 slot operates at x4, complemented by three x1 slots for add-in cards. Six SATA III ports provide internal storage connectivity, and a Realtek RTL8111E controller delivers 10/100/1000 Mbit wired networking. Rear I/O includes eight USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports, with six additional USB 2.0 headers onboard. Realtek high-definition audio supports 7.1 channel output with S/PDIF.

Direct replacement for AM3+ boards

This motherboard replaces failed or missing Socket AM3+ units without requiring a CPU, memory or cooler change. The jump is worthwhile when an existing board lacks USB 3.0 rear ports, a second PCIe x16 slot or the full six SATA III connections. The package supplies the board, a metal battery, one SATA cable and the chassis I/O back panel.

How it compares

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Price $61.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineGIGABYTE GA-970A-D3
Processor
ChipsetAMD 970
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support6XSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chip1. Built-in Realtek chip
2. Support High Definition Audio
3. Support 2/4/5 1/7.1 channels
4. Support S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerBuilt-in 1 Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headersBuilt-in Nanqiao chip:
Up to 14 USB 2.0/1 ports (8 on the rear panel, 6 to be connected from the USB socket in the main board via cable)
Built-in 1 Etron EJ168 chip.
Supports up to 2 USB 3.0/2 ports on the rear panel

Questions about this item

What bandwidth does the AMD 970 chipset provide on the primary PCI Express x16 slot?

The primary PCIEX16 slot runs at x16 electrical, while the second x16-sized slot is wired for x4 operation.

What are the exact board dimensions and mounting standard for case fitment?

The board measures 30.5 by 22.4 cm and follows the ATX mounting pattern.

Which CPU power connector must be populated for the board to post?

Connect the 8-pin EPS power cable near the socket; the system will not start with only the 24-pin ATX connector attached.

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