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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard 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 Setting...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard 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 Setting...
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GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 Switch x16 ... PCI Bus 2 PCI Express x1 TSB43AB23 AM3 CPU DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 JMicron JMB362 SATA 3Gb/s x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AMD 890FX PCI Express Bus x1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Renesas D720200 GIGABYTE x1 SATA2 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 14 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) AMD...
GA-890FXA-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 Switch x16 ... PCI Bus 2 PCI Express x1 TSB43AB23 AM3 CPU DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 JMicron JMB362 SATA 3Gb/s x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AMD 890FX PCI Express Bus x1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Renesas D720200 GIGABYTE x1 SATA2 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 14 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) AMD...
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... supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before...
... supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before...
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...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 North Bridge: AMD ...system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High ...
...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 North Bridge: AMD ...system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High ...
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...if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent ... Pin One of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the ...
...if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent ... Pin One of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the ...
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... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed .... 2. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided...
... the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed .... 2. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. DS/SS - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided...
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.... DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 ...DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge...
.... DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 ...DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge...
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... name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) ...PCIe Spread Spectrum HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR ...
...prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) ...PCIe Spread Spectrum HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR ...
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... adjustable range is set to Manual. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. BIOS Setup - 40 - Auto... Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link ...
... adjustable range is set to Manual. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the PCIe clock frequency. BIOS Setup - 40 - Auto... Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. CPU NorthBridge Freq. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link ...
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...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. - 41 - Auto -- -- Auto 10T 10T Auto 5T 5T ...Configuration x RAS to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. BIOS Setup Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below ...
...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. - 41 - Auto -- -- Auto 10T 10T Auto 5T 5T ...Configuration x RAS to those under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. BIOS Setup Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below ...
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.... Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default) 0.720V ~ 1.050V The adjustable range is from 0.720V to manually set the memory VTT voltage. DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to 3.100V. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default...: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 1.050V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages. DDR VTT Voltage Control Allows you to set the...
.... Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default) 0.720V ~ 1.050V The adjustable range is from 0.720V to manually set the memory VTT voltage. DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to 3.100V. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default...: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 1.050V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages. DDR VTT Voltage Control Allows you to set the...
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...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
...: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 1022M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe...
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.... Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Head Number of extended memory. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. The following... fields display your system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Sector Number of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. Options are determined by using ...
.... Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Head Number of extended memory. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. The following... fields display your system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Sector Number of the IDE/SATA device on the hard drive. Options are determined by using ...
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Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be powered on automatically. Power-On by keyboard, ...
Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will become unavailable: PME event wake up event. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to be powered on automatically. Power-On by keyboard, ...
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... drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to quickly...
... drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 65 - Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are attached to quickly...
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...sound file (.wav file). (Note 1) Before enabling Easy Boost, right-click the EasyTune 6 icon in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to install additional software. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also...; Core Boost is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after...
...sound file (.wav file). (Note 1) Before enabling Easy Boost, right-click the EasyTune 6 icon in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to install additional software. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also...; Core Boost is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after...
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... Select Option Figure 3 [ESC] Exit - 81 - All rights reserved. To view controller settings, press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter...
... Select Option Figure 3 [ESC] Exit - 81 - All rights reserved. To view controller settings, press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter...
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... the up or down arrow key to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCI Express to execute and press . Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for...]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to SATAII Host Controller ROM v1.07.16G Copyright (C) 2005-2009 GIGABYTE Technology. Gigabyte Technology Corp. C.
... the up or down arrow key to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCI Express to execute and press . Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows operating system for...]-Select ITEM Figure 3 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to SATAII Host Controller ROM v1.07.16G Copyright (C) 2005-2009 GIGABYTE Technology. Gigabyte Technology Corp. C.
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...(For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error ... error Appendix - 110 - eral > System). When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." If yes, please disable this ...
...(For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error ... error Appendix - 110 - eral > System). When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." If yes, please disable this ...