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    Gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 and Amd fx-8320 compatibility issues

    One of my friend bought himself a new Gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 motheboard and also also got a new Amd Fx-8320 processor for it. When he was trying to install Windows 7 on it then he started getting blue screen of death. He thinks that the issue is because of the motherboard not compatible with the processor. But if it isnt the case then can anyone help me to try and solve his problem? Thank you

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    Re: Gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 and Amd fx-8320 compatibility issues

    I dont think that 8320 processor is supported by Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 motherboard. This motherboard supports only AM3+ Socket like AMD AM3+ FX processors and AMD AM3 Phenom II processor/ AMD Athlon II processor. You can check the list of supported CPU for this motherboard by going to this official gigabyte website - http://www.gigabyte.com/products/pro...px?pid=4122#sp

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    Re: Gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 and Amd fx-8320 compatibility issues

    I think that if your friend can upgrade the BIOS of gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 motherboard to the latest then this processor might work with the board. There is a new series of F6 BIOS available for this mobo to support the CPU that you have listed, just go to the same link that is given above. If you friend has any kind of problem then he can also call them to get it sorted.

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    Re: Gigabyte ga-970a-ds3 and Amd fx-8320 compatibility issues

    Many people have said that Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 Rev 3 is now compatible with this Amd FX8320 processor. Also, the list of compatible processor is not yet updated on the gigabyte official website so people are thinking that it is not compatible. By the way I am using the FB version of the Bios which is working great with this CPU.

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