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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XT-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of the...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XT-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of the...
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... is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100...
... is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100...
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... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
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...connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
...connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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... IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w 1 x S/PDIF Out header w 2 x USB...
... IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x power fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In header w 1 x S/PDIF Out header w 2 x USB...
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... Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w iTE IT8720 chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ ...PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16 slot will depend on the CPU/system cooler you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory ...
... Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w iTE IT8720 chip System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ ...PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16 slot will depend on the CPU/system cooler you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory ...
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... since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation If you may occur.... • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin...
... since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation If you may occur.... • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin...
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... and latching it into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Follow the...
... and latching it into the socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Follow the...
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... side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU. Hardware Installation Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of the installed CPU. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to...
... side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the CPU. Hardware Installation Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on one side of the installed CPU. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to...
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... are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation...only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...
... are to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Hardware Installation...only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...
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... connectors. Hardware Installation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the...
... connectors. Hardware Installation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • To meet expansion requirements, it is turned off and all the...
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..., please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 Hardware Installation - 24 - 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Definition 1...connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. mended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No...
..., please contact the local dealer. 33 1 34 2 Hardware Installation - 24 - 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Definition 1...connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. mended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No...
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... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item...
... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item...
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... that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio... the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...
... that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio... the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...
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...boot. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore Auto Auto 1.3250V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD... the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM...
...boot. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore Auto Auto 1.3250V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD... the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM...
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...This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. Options are : -12%~+12%. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to All Cores. Disabled Disables this feature...Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
...This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. Options are : -12%~+12%. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to All Cores. Disabled Disables this feature...Advanced Clock Calibration x Value (All Cores) x Value (Core 0) x Value (Core 1) x Value (Core 2) x Value (Core 3) CPU core Control x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) [Normal] [Disabled] -2% -2% -2% -2% -2% [Auto] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level Move Enter...
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...clock frequency. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is set to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . BIOS Setup The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to Manual. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: ...Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to ...
...clock frequency. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is set to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . BIOS Setup The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to Manual. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: ...Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to ...
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... same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay ...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. Unganged...
... same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay ...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. Unganged...
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...Normal Supplies the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage as required. (Default) 1.275V ~ 2.445V The adjustable range is from 1.275V to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. CS/ODT drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required...to simultaneously access different channels of the memory. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel ...
...Normal Supplies the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage as required. (Default) 1.275V ~ 2.445V The adjustable range is from 1.275V to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. CS/ODT drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required...to simultaneously access different channels of the memory. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel ...
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... 1.450V ~ 2.100V The adjustable range is from 1.450V to your CPU. - 43 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage as... required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on...
... 1.450V ~ 2.100V The adjustable range is from 1.450V to your CPU. - 43 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage as... required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is dependent on...