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...product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. ... reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this...
...product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." All rights reserved. ... reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this...
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Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note) (Note ) To enable NVIDIA SLI technology, you obtain. The box contents are subject to GIGABYTE's website. • The box contents above are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No...
Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note) (Note ) To enable NVIDIA SLI technology, you obtain. The box contents are subject to GIGABYTE's website. • The box contents above are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No...
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... 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - 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 ...slots (All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX™ technology (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up...
... 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - 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 ...slots (All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Multi-Graphics Technology Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX™ technology (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up...
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... to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1...the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS DDR3_3 - DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
... to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1...the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS DDR3_3 - DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
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... install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the... 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) - Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 -
... install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on the... 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) - Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 -
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... item is from 100 MHz to 500 MHz. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board...
... item is from 100 MHz to 500 MHz. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board...
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... or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This feature allows your hard drive. Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4_1 slot as the first...the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card....
... or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the hard drive and to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This feature allows your hard drive. Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4_1 slot as the first...the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX4_2 slot as the first display. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card....
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Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 69 - Meter Mode - Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is for reference only. Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: ...Minimize (Application will continue to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live Utility Update (Check for reference only...
Actual performance may vary based on testing method. - 69 - Meter Mode - Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is for reference only. Button Information Table Button Description 1 Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: ...Minimize (Application will continue to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar) 14 INFO/Help 15 Live Utility Update (Check for reference only...
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... installation of the RAID setup utility (Figure 3), use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. [Selection] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:9192 1.0.0.0017 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER...
... installation of the RAID setup utility (Figure 3), use the left or right arrow key to move through tabs. [Selection] Adapter 0 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Vendor ID Device ID: BIOS Version: PCI Slot: IRQ Number: Raid Mode: 1B4B:9192 1.0.0.0017 00 0A RAID0 RAID1 ENTER...
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... (Figure 4). Appendix Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 5). Press or on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to add them into the RAID array. Create a RAID Array: Step 1:... On the main screen, press on the Create VD item. Press on the RAID tab. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select...
... (Figure 4). Appendix Selected hard drives are marked with an asterisk (Figure 5). Press or on NEXT. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to add them into the RAID array. Create a RAID Array: Step 1:... On the main screen, press on the Create VD item. Press on the RAID tab. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select...
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Stripe Size: Select the stripe block size. Cache Mode: Select write-back or write-through cache. 5. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] Select free disks to cancel (Figure 7). Options include RAID 0 (Stripe) and RAID 1 (Mirror). 2....3Gb/s FREE SATA 3Gb/s FREE Create the VD?[Y] Figure 7 Appendix - 84 - RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to the next item. Set the required items in sequence and press...
Stripe Size: Select the stripe block size. Cache Mode: Select write-back or write-through cache. 5. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] Select free disks to cancel (Figure 7). Options include RAID 0 (Stripe) and RAID 1 (Mirror). 2....3Gb/s FREE SATA 3Gb/s FREE Create the VD?[Y] Figure 7 Appendix - 84 - RAID Level: Select a RAID level. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Select free disks to the next item. Set the required items in sequence and press...
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... other keys to confirm (Figure 9). When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 8) [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0...To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the RAID tab and select Delete VD. Now, you want to confirm. Marvell BIOS Setup (C) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level RAID0 ...
... other keys to confirm (Figure 9). When completed, the RAID tab will display the new array. (Figure 8) [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] [Virtual Disks] ID Name Size Level 0 GBT 152.4GB RAID0 [Physical Disks] Port Disk Name S0...To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the RAID tab and select Delete VD. Now, you want to confirm. Marvell BIOS Setup (C) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Delete VD ID * 0 Name GBT Size 152.4GB Level RAID0 ...
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...confirm. Appendix On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on Spare Management. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC...: Back/Exit Step 2: The new hard drive will be displayed on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Spare Management Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Size 76....
...confirm. Appendix On the main screen, press on the RAID tab and then press on Spare Management. [ Selection] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC...: Back/Exit Step 2: The new hard drive will be displayed on NEXT. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Selection] [ Adapter] [ Devices] [ RAID ] Spare Management Port Disk Name * S0 SATA: WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Size 76....
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...Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - Australia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au - 111 - U.S.A. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. - Ltd. - Mexico Tel: +1-626-854-9338 x 215 (...: +1-626-854-9339 Correo: soporte@gigabyte-usa.com Tech. India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in • Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa • Gigabyte Technology Pty. INC (USA) - LTD. - Appendix Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg • Thailand WEB address :...
...Xian TEL: +86-29-85531943 FAX: +86-29-85510930 Shenyang TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - Australia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.au - 111 - U.S.A. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. - Ltd. - Mexico Tel: +1-626-854-9338 x 215 (...: +1-626-854-9339 Correo: soporte@gigabyte-usa.com Tech. India WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in • Saudi Arabia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa • Gigabyte Technology Pty. INC (USA) - LTD. - Appendix Singapore WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg • Thailand WEB address :...
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... TECH. CO., LTD. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - U.K. Appendix - 112 - France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr • Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se • Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it • Spain WEB address : ... the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. • G.B.T. WEB...
... TECH. CO., LTD. - The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl • GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE - U.K. Appendix - 112 - France WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr • Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se • Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it • Spain WEB address : ... the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. • G.B.T. WEB...