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... to set the hard drive boot sequence. - 3 - I/O Shield Step 5 Installing an Expansion Card Locate an expansion slot that the expansion card is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on your card and remove the slot cover from the case back panel. Installing a Hard...
... to set the hard drive boot sequence. - 3 - I/O Shield Step 5 Installing an Expansion Card Locate an expansion slot that the expansion card is installed, enter system BIOS Setup to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on your card and remove the slot cover from the case back panel. Installing a Hard...
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... this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Copyright ©...
... this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Copyright ©...
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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 ...™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...47 2-7 Power Management 51 2-8 Save & Exit...53 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard ...
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 ...™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...47 2-7 Power Management 51 2-8 Save & Exit...53 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 (... Express Bus PCIe CLK x1 x1 (100 MHz) x1 Realtek® GbE LAN RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus LAN 14 USB 2.0/1.1 AMD SB950 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 6Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out...
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 (... Express Bus PCIe CLK x1 x1 (100 MHz) x1 Realtek® GbE LAN RJ45 2 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus LAN 14 USB 2.0/1.1 AMD SB950 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 6Gb/s CODEC LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out...
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...; 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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support... model. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating ...
...; 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 the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support... model. Hardware Installation - 12 - I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating ...
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After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design.... "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and...
After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design.... "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and...
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... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expan- sion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card.
... slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expan- sion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. •• Removing the Card: Gently push back on the lever on the... an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your card.
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... a single SATA device. Definition SATA3 7 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 024 135 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SB SATA Configuration," for instructions on the headers. 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB950 South Bridge) The SATA connectors conform to...
... a single SATA device. Definition SATA3 7 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 7 1 4 GND 024 135 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SB SATA Configuration," for instructions on the headers. 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB950 South Bridge) The SATA connectors conform to...
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...;• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and...
...;• RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Note the positive and...
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...• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the...
...• Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to ...touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 29 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery (the...
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... values in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash...
... values in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash...
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...the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key... to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device...
...the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. BIOS Setup - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key... to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device...
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...- 33 - Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: FAl) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar ... / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit...
...- 33 - Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: FAl) Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar ... / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit...
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... System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable...132; Power Management Use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. You can save the current BIOS settings to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ...
... System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the system is not stable...132; Power Management Use this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. You can save the current BIOS settings to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ...
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... page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in ...
... page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in ...
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BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT ...
BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT ...
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... driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu...
... driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 37 - BIOS Setup With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu...
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... Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 38 - The C6 state is automatically adjusted according to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt state. && CPU core Control (...C1. (Default: Enabled) && HPC Mode (Note 1) Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to its best performance level. (Default) Disabled ...
... Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 38 - The C6 state is automatically adjusted according to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt state. && CPU core Control (...C1. (Default: Enabled) && HPC Mode (Note 1) Allows you install a memory module that supports this feature. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to its best performance level. (Default) Disabled ...
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Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 39 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default... access different ranks of the memory to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup
Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 39 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default... access different ranks of the memory to those under the same items on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup