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GA-890XA-UD3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-890XAD3-1001R
GA-890XA-UD3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-890XAD3-1001R
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...revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Changes to their respective owners....
...revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or ...published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. Changes to their respective owners....
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 ...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 SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 ...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 SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 85 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 87 5-2 Configuring ...
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Box Contents GA-890XA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
Box Contents GA-890XA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard ...
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... any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 motherboard, make sure...
... any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - 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 motherboard, make sure...
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... the steps below 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...
... the steps below 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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... card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came...
... card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came...
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...Two CrossFire bridge connectors (Note) - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX gold ...cards on your graphics cards. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of the two cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX ...
...Two CrossFire bridge connectors (Note) - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX gold ...cards on your graphics cards. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of the two cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX ...
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... have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio...
... have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. 1 Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio...
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... do so 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
... do so 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
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...for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock... the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit...
...for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock... the CPU frequency be configurable. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit...
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...F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...to reset the board to be configurable. (Default: Auto) - 39 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to default values. BIOS Setup Set Memory Clock Determines whether to be set the memory clock as...
...F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...to reset the board to be configurable. (Default: Auto) - 39 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to default values. BIOS Setup Set Memory Clock Determines whether to be set the memory clock as...
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... single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X8.00. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options ... 4T~7T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. RAS to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Trfc1 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to set to X6.66. DCTs Mode...
... single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to X8.00. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options ... 4T~7T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. RAS to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Trfc1 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to set to X6.66. DCTs Mode...
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...the system voltages. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.350V ~ 2.400V The adjustable range is from 1.350V to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) 2.220V ~ 3.100V The adjustable range is from 2.220V to your CPU or reduce the... memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 2.400V. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. DRAM...
...the system voltages. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.350V ~ 2.400V The adjustable range is from 1.350V to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) 2.220V ~ 3.100V The adjustable range is from 2.220V to your CPU or reduce the... memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 2.400V. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. DRAM...
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... on the hard drive. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to None. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Halt On Allows you to...
... on the hard drive. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Cylinder Number of heads. Head Number of cylinders. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to None. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Halt On Allows you to...
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..., first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
..., first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install.
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 58 -
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. 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. Drivers Installation - 58 -
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... @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features - 64 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. What... enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-890XA-UD3 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/27...
... @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. Unique Features - 64 - From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. What... enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-890XA-UD3 E9 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/27...
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... so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the... Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to boot. - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating...
... so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from the... Internet or through other source. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to boot. - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating...
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Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to access the LD Define Menu. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00...
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to access the LD Define Menu. Option ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00...