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... TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on...
... TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-890XA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-890XA-UD3 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 ...™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-890XA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-890XA-UD3 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 ...™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status...
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...60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 ...4-6 SMART Recovery 72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
...60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 ...4-6 SMART Recovery 72 Chapter 5 Appendix...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Configuring JMicron JMB362/GIGABYTE...
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GA-890XA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCIe x 16 2 PCIe x 8 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or...100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 2 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB850 CODEC JMicron NEC JMB362 D720200F1 PCI Express Bus 16 USB 2.0/1.1(Note... 2) 6 SATA 6Gb/s Dual BIOS LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB or Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
GA-890XA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCIe x 16 2 PCIe x 8 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or...100 MHz) x1 x1 x1 RTL8111D RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 2 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Express Bus PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB850 CODEC JMicron NEC JMB362 D720200F1 PCI Express Bus 16 USB 2.0/1.1(Note... 2) 6 SATA 6Gb/s Dual BIOS LPC Bus IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB or Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side...
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.../Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...
.../Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...
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... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • ...
... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Hardware Installation - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the... BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • ...
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... card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with your expansion card in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
... card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Align the card with your expansion card in your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
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...of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Replace the battery when the ... from the battery holder and wait for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation - 26 - Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power ...
...of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Replace the battery when the ... from the battery holder and wait for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation - 26 - Refer to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power ...
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... code. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 power switch on... panel module to the pin assignments below. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset...
... code. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 power switch on... panel module to the pin assignments below. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- If a problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to the speaker on the chassis front panel. 11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset...
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...2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to...
...2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before ... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 31 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to...
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... in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate...
... in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequate...
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... the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - You can be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-890XA-UD3 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/27/2010-RD780-SB850-7A66CG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function...
... the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. BIOS Setup - 34 - You can be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-890XA-UD3 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/27/2010-RD780-SB850-7A66CG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function...
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... 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 Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the screen. Press to...
... 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 Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the screen. Press to...
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...hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this... Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of errors 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...
...hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this... Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. The Functions of errors 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...
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... settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in red, it is dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to boot. If this occurs...
... settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in red, it is dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to boot. If this occurs...
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... Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. 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 manually ...set the width for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 16 bit. Allows you to 150 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to...
... Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. 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 manually ...set the width for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 16 bit. Allows you to 150 MHz. Important It is from 100 MHz to...
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... MHz. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control...
... MHz. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock. Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control...
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... option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set memory control mode. Trfc0 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 40 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to X8.00...
... option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set memory control mode. Trfc0 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup - 40 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to X8.00...
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...drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Addr/Cmd drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU PLL voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to...system to manually set memory voltage. CS/ODT drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. BIOS Setup Data drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x.
...drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Addr/Cmd drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the CPU PLL voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to...system to manually set memory voltage. CS/ODT drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. BIOS Setup Data drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x.
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... range is from 1.000V to 1.500V. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup - 42 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU. HT Link Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge PCIe...
... range is from 1.000V to 1.500V. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. BIOS Setup - 42 - Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU. HT Link Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge PCIe...