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... lever B (closest to the user's manual. - 1 - Finally, secure lever A under its locked position. Unplug the power cord from shaking. The installation instructions below apply to GIGABYTE's desktop systems and are compliant with the connectors on your computer.
... lever B (closest to the user's manual. - 1 - Finally, secure lever A under its locked position. Unplug the power cord from shaking. The installation instructions below apply to GIGABYTE's desktop systems and are compliant with the connectors on your computer.
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... lever. C. The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the CPU socket. Step 3 Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both ends of the memory socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this step if the motherboard...
... lever. C. The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the CPU socket. Step 3 Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both ends of the memory socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this step if the motherboard...
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I/O Shield Step 5 Installing an Expansion Card Locate an expansion slot that the expansion card is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to the case back panel with their corresponding mounting holes on your card and remove the slot cover from the case back panel. Then insert the expansion card into your case. •• Make sure that supports your IDE devices. •• If more than one hard drive is fully seated in its I /O shield. PCI Express Graphics Card •• Before purchasing an expansion card, check the length of the card, making sure it with screws. Mount...
I/O Shield Step 5 Installing an Expansion Card Locate an expansion slot that the expansion card is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to the case back panel with their corresponding mounting holes on your card and remove the slot cover from the case back panel. Then insert the expansion card into your case. •• Make sure that supports your IDE devices. •• If more than one hard drive is fully seated in its I /O shield. PCI Express Graphics Card •• Before purchasing an expansion card, check the length of the card, making sure it with screws. Mount...
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Then connect the power, turn on the motherboard. PWR: Power LED PW: Power Switch 20 SPEAK: Speaker 19 HD: Hard Drive Activity LED +HD- -RES+ -CI+ +PWR- Step 8 Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power switch, etc.) from the case to the front panel header (F_PANEL) on the system, and install all required software. - 4 - Front Panel Header Pin Assignments A: +MSG- +PW- +SPEAK- 2 1 +HD- -RES+ NC Pin Assignments B: MSG: Message/Power/Sleep LED +MSG- +PW- +SPEAK- English Step 7 Connecting Cables to ...
Then connect the power, turn on the motherboard. PWR: Power LED PW: Power Switch 20 SPEAK: Speaker 19 HD: Hard Drive Activity LED +HD- -RES+ -CI+ +PWR- Step 8 Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power switch, etc.) from the case to the front panel header (F_PANEL) on the system, and install all required software. - 4 - Front Panel Header Pin Assignments A: +MSG- +PW- +SPEAK- 2 1 +HD- -RES+ NC Pin Assignments B: MSG: Message/Power/Sleep LED +MSG- +PW- +SPEAK- English Step 7 Connecting Cables to ...
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... "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally ...respective owners. Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or...
... "REV: X.X." Example: All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally ...respective owners. Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 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 ...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 75 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 75 4-2 Application Software 76 4-3 Technical Manuals 76 4-4 Contact...77 4-5 System...77 4-6 Download Center 78 Chapter 5 Unique Features 79 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 79 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 79 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 82 5-2 EasyTune 6...83 Chapter 6 Appendix...85 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 87 6-1-3 Enabling the Dolby® Home Theater® Function 88 6-1-4 Configuring ...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 75 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 75 4-2 Application Software 76 4-3 Technical Manuals 76 4-4 Contact...77 4-5 System...77 4-6 Download Center 78 Chapter 5 Unique Features 79 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 79 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 79 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 82 5-2 EasyTune 6...83 Chapter 6 Appendix...85 6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 85 6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 85 6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 87 6-1-3 Enabling the Dolby® Home Theater® Function 88 6-1-4 Configuring ...
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... No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The...
... No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The...
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... ATX_12V OPTICAL USB_ESATA2 USB_ESATA1 Marvell® 88SE9172 R_USB30 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN ATX AUDIO PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 990FX Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 PCIEX4_1 CODEC PCIEX16_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 AMD SB950 SYS_FAN1 BAT SATA3 45 23 01 PCI VIA® VL805 PCIEX4_2 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 COMA F_USB3 M_BIOS...
... ATX_12V OPTICAL USB_ESATA2 USB_ESATA1 Marvell® 88SE9172 R_USB30 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN ATX AUDIO PCIEX1_1 (Note) AMD 990FX Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 PCIEX4_1 CODEC PCIEX16_2 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 AMD SB950 SYS_FAN1 BAT SATA3 45 23 01 PCI VIA® VL805 PCIEX4_2 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 COMA F_USB3 M_BIOS...
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GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (...
GA-990FXA-UD3 R5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (...
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These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or ...
These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. •• Before turning on the power, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or ...
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...-Graphics Technology Storage Interface AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ technology (PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2) South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3... 0~5) - Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek® ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...
...-Graphics Technology Storage Interface AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ technology (PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2) South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3... 0~5) - Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Realtek® ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...
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Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) VIA® VL805 chip: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the device being connected. - Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Marvell® 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel * ...
Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Chipset: - 14 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) VIA® VL805 chip: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the device being connected. - Hardware Installation Storage Interface USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors Marvell® 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel * ...
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...Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled... CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the...
...Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled... CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the...
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... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to set the frequency beyond hardware...
... the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The CPU cannot be set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to set the frequency beyond hardware...
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B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to ...
B. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to ...
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... on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (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 4: Finally...
... on the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (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 4: Finally...
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... the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you install them...
... the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you install them...
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DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. As indicated in one direction. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before ...
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. As indicated in one direction. Hardware Installation Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before ...