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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-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...
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GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x16 x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 Etron EJ168 AMD 990FX...
GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x16 x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 Marvell 88SE9172 x1 Etron EJ168 AMD 990FX...
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... to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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if you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home ...8482; II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to...
if you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home ...8482; II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to...
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...- 13 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host ...
...- 13 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host ...
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... Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - Enabling Dual Channel 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. When enabling... Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be...
... Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - Enabling Dual Channel 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. When enabling... Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be...
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...to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the.... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...
...to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the.... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...
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... profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use 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 errors that stop...
... profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use 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 errors that stop...
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... dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 35 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio...Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x 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 ...
... dependent on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 35 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio...Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x 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 ...
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... Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to ...manually set to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. This option is configurable only...
... Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to ...manually set to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. This option is configurable only...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr...
... F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr...
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... Trfc2 for DIMM1, DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. RAS to single dual-channel. Precharge Time Options are : Auto ...Trfc0 for DIMM2, DIMM4 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. DCTs Mode Allows you to be configurable. Ganged Sets memory control mode to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. Write ...
... Trfc2 for DIMM1, DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. RAS to single dual-channel. Precharge Time Options are : Auto ...Trfc0 for DIMM2, DIMM4 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. DCTs Mode Allows you to be configurable. Ganged Sets memory control mode to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. Write ...
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... 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. CS/ODT Drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 1T. Enabled allows... the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - BIOS Setup CKE Drive Strength Options are: Auto...
... 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. CS/ODT Drive Strength Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 1T. Enabled allows... the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - BIOS Setup CKE Drive Strength Options are: Auto...
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... useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 0.725V to 1.835V. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the memory. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as... Voltage Ctrl Allows you to set the DDR VTT voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the HT Link voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.325V ~ 2.435V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note:...
... useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 0.725V to 1.835V. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the memory. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as... Voltage Ctrl Allows you to set the DDR VTT voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the HT Link voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 1.325V ~ 2.435V The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note:...
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... 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave } IDE Channel 4 Master } IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave } IDE Channel 4 Master } IDE Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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... MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. (Default...
... MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. (Default...
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... become unavailable: PME event wake up event. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be effective. Disabled Disables this item is set to Password. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set...
... become unavailable: PME event wake up event. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be effective. Disabled Disables this item is set to Password. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Password Set a password with up event. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set...
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... example, When hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... example, When hard drives are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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...see its information. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module(s). After making changes in Windows environment. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function... is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Unique Features - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. When activated, the system automatically experiments all sorts...
...see its information. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the installed memory module(s). After making changes in Windows environment. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function... is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Unique Features - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. You can choose the alert sound from a profile. When activated, the system automatically experiments all sorts...
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.... Directions for login to the Cloud OC server. ton under an item you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. Step 2: Step 3: Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud in to the Cloud OC server later. Bluetooth PAN...
.... Directions for login to the Cloud OC server. ton under an item you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. Step 2: Step 3: Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud in to the Cloud OC server later. Bluetooth PAN...