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... Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133...ATI CrossFireX™ technology Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 890FX ...
... Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133...ATI CrossFireX™ technology Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 890FX ...
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...disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x power fan header 1 x ...138; South Bridge: - porting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Storage Interface GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD JMicron JMB362 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb...
...disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x power fan header 1 x ...138; South Bridge: - porting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Storage Interface GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD JMicron JMB362 chip: - 2 x eSATA 3Gb...
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... detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/system/North Bridge fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/system/North Bridge fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. Hardware...
... detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/system/North Bridge fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/system/North Bridge fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. Hardware...
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... an even and thin layer 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small...
... an even and thin layer 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small...
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...• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 ...memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel ...
...• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 ...memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you are divided into two channels and each channel ...
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...12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to this header. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in the correct orientation. Definition 1 1 GND CPU_FAN 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1... and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is recom- Hardware Installation - 24 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage...
...12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to this header. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may result in the correct orientation. Definition 1 1 GND CPU_FAN 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1... and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is recom- Hardware Installation - 24 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage...
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... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. CPU core 0 This setting is always enabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-...Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot...
... Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support (Note) Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. CPU core 0 This setting is always enabled. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-...Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot...
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... to install additional software. Unique Features - 72 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes... allows you to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is not supported. After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (...
... to install additional software. Unique Features - 72 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes... allows you to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is not supported. After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (...
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... (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Reinstall the operating system. END If the procedure above is working properly. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Check if the system can boot successfully. ...When the computer is turned on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or...
... (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Yes Reinstall the operating system. END If the procedure above is working properly. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Check if the system can boot successfully. ...When the computer is turned on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Check if the keyboard is unable to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or...