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...-990FXA-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD5 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 Setup of 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-UD5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD5 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 Setup of 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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... processors - 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 North Bridge: AMD 990FX South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform...
... processors - 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 North Bridge: AMD 990FX South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x8 mode. 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (All PCI Express slots conform...
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... the Catalyst Control Center. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the number of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. The 3-Way CrossFireX technology currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to use. (Available combination options are dependent on the PCIEX16_1 slot. CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note...
... the Catalyst Control Center. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the number of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCI Express x16 slots. The 3-Way CrossFireX technology currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to use. (Available combination options are dependent on the PCIEX16_1 slot. CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note...
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... the POST. BIOS Setup - 32 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . A. To show the BIOS POST screen. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-990FXA-UD5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... the POST. BIOS Setup - 32 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . A. To show the BIOS POST screen. You can be based on page 44. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. GA-990FXA-UD5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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... 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 the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... 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 the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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...Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control [Auto] 2800Mhz [Auto] 2000Mhz [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 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
...Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control [Auto] 2800Mhz [Auto] 2000Mhz [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 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board...
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... clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to default values. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. The adjustable range is set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 100 MHz to Manual. BIOS Setup - 36 - Manual...
... clear the CMOS values to reset the board to manually set the CPU host frequency. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to default values. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. The adjustable range is set in accordance with the CPU specifications. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 100 MHz to Manual. BIOS Setup - 36 - Manual...
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... the useful life of the memory to 3.135V. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages. CKE Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage...
... the useful life of the memory to 3.135V. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the system voltages. CKE Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU PLL voltage. BIOS Setup Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage...
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... can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
... can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-FDD] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...
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... Boot Option Set this feature. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Make sure the operating system to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) IOMMU support Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed hard drives. PEG2 Sets the PCI...
... Boot Option Set this feature. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. Make sure the operating system to accept. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to be installed supports booting from the available devices. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) IOMMU support Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed hard drives. PEG2 Sets the PCI...
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...RAID. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB950 South Bridge, SATA3_4/SATA3_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to as SATA Type. Configures the operating mode of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the back panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in SATA 3Gb/s mode. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port...
...RAID. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB950 South Bridge, SATA3_4/SATA3_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to as SATA Type. Configures the operating mode of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to PATA mode. (Default) As SATA Type The mode depends on the back panel) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in SATA 3Gb/s mode. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port...
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... plug. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...
... plug. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port...
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...: Start detecting at Port..... Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the LAN cable connected to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup - 48 - it will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the back panel) Enables or disables...
...: Start detecting at Port..... Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the LAN cable connected to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of the attached LAN cable. BIOS Setup - 48 - it will show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on the back panel) Enables or disables...
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... 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. When signaled by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at any time. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to its working state exactly where it was...
... 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Suspend) sleep state. When signaled by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at any time. Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will enter suspend mode. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to its working state exactly where it was...
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... d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 65 - The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size...
... d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS from Drive Please SparevsesBaInOySketoy Dtoricvoentinue Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off - 65 - The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is displayed on the screen. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size...
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... ports are supported by the AMD SB950 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install 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 AMD SB950 SATA Controllers A. If there is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - C. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive...
... ports are supported by the AMD SB950 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install 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 AMD SB950 SATA Controllers A. If there is set to AHCI or RAID mode. - 75 - C. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive...
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... back panel. In BIOS Setup, go 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 Suuport x OnChip SATA Port as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Enabled...
... back panel. In BIOS Setup, go 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 Suuport x OnChip SATA Port as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller eSATA3 Controller eSATA3 Ctrl Mode GSATA3 Controller GSATA3 Ctrl Mode Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Enabled...
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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 a floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Refer to exit when finished. Press any key to the methods below. First, copy the driver from the menu in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID folder to...
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 a floppy disk. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Refer to exit when finished. Press any key to the methods below. First, copy the driver from the menu in the \BootDrv\Marvell\RAID folder to...
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... the next screen, press to be installed. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to continue the driver installation. Appendix First select Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. - 91 - When both of Windows XP (Figure 5). After the driver installation, you want to configure a SCSI...
... the next screen, press to be installed. For the Marvell 88SE9172: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Both of the Marvell shared library and Marvell 91xx SATA RAID Controller need to continue the driver installation. Appendix First select Marvell shared library for use with the Windows XP installation. - 91 - When both of Windows XP (Figure 5). After the driver installation, you want to configure a SCSI...
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...Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. For motherboards that 's why the light is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down and that have this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 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...
...Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. For motherboards that 's why the light is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down and that have this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). eral > System). A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 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...