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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-890GPA-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-890GPA-UD3H 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 ... 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9 PC Health Status 56 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 58 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 58 2-12 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-890GPA-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-890GPA-UD3H 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 ... 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 2-9 PC Health Status 56 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 58 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults 58 2-12 ...
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... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-890GPA-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables...
... (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-890GPA-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables...
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... leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal... connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. If you are uncertain about any metal leads ...
... leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal... connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of your dealer. If you are uncertain about any metal leads ...
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... ports on the back panel, 8 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy 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...138; Connectors GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7) ...
... ports on the back panel, 8 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy 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...138; Connectors GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7) ...
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... IT8720 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is...
... IT8720 chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is...
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...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. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please ...• Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It...
...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. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please ...• Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It...
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... correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its...
... correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its...
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... your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the...
... your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the...
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...• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed...colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth....
...• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed...colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth....
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..., place your memory modules in one direction. 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. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3...
..., place your memory modules in one direction. 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. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3...
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..., and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing...
..., and press down on the card until it is securely seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing...
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... screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Hardware Installation Step 2: (Note) Insert the CrossFireX bridge connectors in the... the graphics card on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - System Requirements - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in ...
... screen for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Hardware Installation Step 2: (Note) Insert the CrossFireX bridge connectors in the... the graphics card on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - System Requirements - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in ...
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Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has ...
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has ...
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... (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 Definition 3.3V...
... (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +12V 22 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 Definition 3.3V...
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.... 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 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. The types of the cable is recom- The...
.... 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 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_ FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. The types of the cable is recom- The...
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... the battery: 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to your SATA hard drive. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent ...by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power ...
... the battery: 1. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to your SATA hard drive. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. You may be handled in accordance with an equivalent ...by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power ...
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...system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is in ...different patterns to the reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments...
...system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. You may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is in ...different patterns to the reset switch on when the hard drive is operating. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments...
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... the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 9 10 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header...
... the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. Definition 1 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 9 10 4 -ACZ_DET 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header...
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... your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your...
... your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your...
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... headers conform to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a T port via an optional USB bracket. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 9 10 1 2 4 G.QBOFM 5 USB DYUSB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the ...IEEE 1394a device. curely connected. Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. UG T...
... headers conform to the IEEE 1394a bracket. • To connect an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a T port via an optional USB bracket. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 9 10 1 2 4 G.QBOFM 5 USB DYUSB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the ...IEEE 1394a device. curely connected. Each USB header can provide one end of the device cable to your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. UG T...