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...990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™ 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...
...990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-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 Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™ 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...
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... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to install them in the PCIEX16_1 slot; 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset...
... one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Marvell 88SE9172 chip: - 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel supporting up to install them in the PCIEX16_1 slot; 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset...
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... memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - Hardware Installation - 16 - If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode...
... memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - Hardware Installation - 16 - If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode...
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... power cord from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Align the card with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports...
... power cord from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2) PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. Align the card with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports...
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... cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. Hardware Installation 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of the two cards. System Requirements - Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. C. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with your graphics cards...
... cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. Hardware Installation 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of the two cards. System Requirements - Procedure and driver screen for the power requirement) B. C. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with your graphics cards...
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... the BIOS POST screen. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup...
... the BIOS POST screen. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup...
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... can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard 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 changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password.
... can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard 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 changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password.
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... CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR VT Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 2000Mhz [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press Enter] [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
... CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR VT Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 2000Mhz [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press Enter] [Auto] Auto Auto Auto Auto Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
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... automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set to Manual. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to x1~x10...
... automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set to Manual. Important It is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to x1~x10...
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... Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS) CKE Power Down Mode Determines whether to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup Addr/Cmd Drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 1T. CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default...
... Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS) CKE Power Down Mode Determines whether to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. BIOS Setup Addr/Cmd Drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 1T. CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default...
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... devices. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you enter BIOS Setup. Make sure the operating system to exit this menu when finished. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the list. After configuring this feature. Press to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD...
... devices. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is present only when you enter BIOS Setup. Make sure the operating system to exit this menu when finished. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the list. After configuring this feature. Press to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support x OnChip SATA Port as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB950, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to Disabled, the SATA controller will operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support x OnChip SATA Port as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB950, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to Disabled, the SATA controller will operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID...
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...OnChip SATA Type is set to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 chip, eSATA connectors on the back panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9172 chip, eSATA connectors on the back panel) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. - 47 - OnChip SATA Port as...
...OnChip SATA Type is set to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Controller (Marvell 88SE9172 chip, eSATA connectors on the back panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the Marvell 88SE9172 chip. (Default: Enabled) eSATA3 Ctrl Mode (Marvell 88SE9172 chip, eSATA connectors on the back panel) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. - 47 - OnChip SATA Port as...
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.... 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. S1(POS) Enables the system to be off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be resumed at any time. BIOS Setup - 50 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows...
.... 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. S1(POS) Enables the system to be off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will be resumed at any time. BIOS Setup - 50 - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Windows...
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... the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to the system temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Options are: Disabled (default...
... the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to the system temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Options are: Disabled (default...
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... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 65 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Save BIOS to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
... RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 65 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive Save BIOS to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)DfaotuandEnable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
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... ports are supported by the AMD SB950 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring...
... ports are supported by the AMD SB950 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the motherboard. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) • An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring...
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... any key to a floppy disk. Refer to install the 32- For example, from the menu and press . For AHCI mode, depending on whether you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may...
... any key to a floppy disk. Refer to install the 32- For example, from the menu and press . For AHCI mode, depending on whether you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may...
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... you are installing the 32-bit version. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 3: On the next screen, press to the previous screen. Both of the two drivers appear on whether you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by...
... you are installing the 32-bit version. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . First select Marvell shared library for 64bit (install first) Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller 64bit Driver ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 5 Step 3: On the next screen, press to the previous screen. Both of the two drivers appear on whether you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by...
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... problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 102 - Q: Why is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Press to enter BIOS Setup...
... problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 102 - Q: Why is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? Step 2: Check if Audio Device on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Press to enter BIOS Setup...