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GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-890FXA5-3001R
GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-890FXA5-3001R
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... to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright...of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE ...
... to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by copyright...of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 ...76 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 Teaming 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 ...76 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 Teaming 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-890FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-890FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image ...
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... voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the power, make sure...
... voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the power, make sure...
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... 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 lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... 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 lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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.../PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary...
.../PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary...
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...the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. Browse to apply. For 3-Way CrossFireX: Browse to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, Radeon HD 4800, Radeon HD 5800 series and AMD HD...Way a a - - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of the two/three cards. Hardware Installation The 2-Way CrossFireX technology currently supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems - The following ...
...the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the PCI Express x16 slots. Browse to apply. For 3-Way CrossFireX: Browse to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, Radeon HD 4800, Radeon HD 5800 series and AMD HD...Way a a - - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of the two/three cards. Hardware Installation The 2-Way CrossFireX technology currently supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems - The following ...
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Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 1 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This ...
Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 1 15) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This ...
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... battery: 1. You may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be lost. Failure...
... battery: 1. You may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be lost. Failure...
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Use the clearing CMOS button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 33 - 22/23...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Use the clearing CMOS button to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 33 - 22/23...
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... CPU specifications. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for... boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is set to manually set the memory clock. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (...
... CPU specifications. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for... boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is set to manually set the memory clock. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (...
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...the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. BIOS Setup Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Auto -- -- Options are synchronous to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T **DCTs... Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 41 - Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Auto -- -- Auto 5T 5T Auto 90ns 90ns Auto -- -- DCTs Mode Allows ...
...the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. BIOS Setup Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Auto -- -- Options are synchronous to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T **DCTs... Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 41 - Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Auto -- -- Auto 5T 5T Auto 90ns 90ns Auto -- -- DCTs Mode Allows ...
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...stating in damage to 2.410V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 2.220V ~ 3.100V The adjustable range is from 2.220V to manually set memory voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** ... bank interleaving. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the memory VTT voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU....
...stating in damage to 2.410V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 2.220V ~ 3.100V The adjustable range is from 2.220V to manually set memory voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** ... bank interleaving. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the memory VTT voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU....
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Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Cylinder Number of heads. Options are : ...
Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. The following fields display your system. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Cylinder Number of heads. Options are : ...
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... the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU Core 0 is fixed. Manual Allows you to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 47 - CPU core... or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled)...
... the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU Core 0 is fixed. Manual Allows you to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 47 - CPU core... or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled)...
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You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to automatically install... the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive. Click Yes to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ...
You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to automatically install... the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive. Click Yes to install. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and ...ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-890FXA-UD5 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24/2010-RD890-SB850-7A66DG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved...
...™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. What is DualBIOS™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and ...ensure normal system operation. Before You Begin 1. However, if the BIOS update file is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GA-890FXA-UD5 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24/2010-RD890-SB850-7A66DG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved...
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... to complete. 3. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Updating... 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Failure to start. 3. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure...
... to complete. 3. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Updating... 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Failure to start. 3. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure...