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... slot. Installing a Hard Drive •• One motherboard IDE connector can fit into the slot. Then insert the expansion card into your case. •• Make sure that supports your IDE devices. •• If more than one hard drive is fully seated in its I/O shield. Secure the motherboard in the 5.25" drive bay and secure it with the motherboard I/O shield. Secure the expansion card's bracket to set the hard drive boot sequence. - 3 - PCI Express Graphics Card...
... slot. Installing a Hard Drive •• One motherboard IDE connector can fit into the slot. Then insert the expansion card into your case. •• Make sure that supports your IDE devices. •• If more than one hard drive is fully seated in its I/O shield. Secure the motherboard in the 5.25" drive bay and secure it with the motherboard I/O shield. Secure the expansion card's bracket to set the hard drive boot sequence. - 3 - PCI Express Graphics Card...
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... (differs depending on the case design, consisting of the Case Power Supply PS/2 Keyboard Port DVI-D Port HDMI Port eSATA Port IEEE 1394 Port Audio Jacks Power Switch Power Cord Connector PS/2 Mouse Port D-Sub Port S/PDIF Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. PWR: Power LED PW: Power Switch 20 SPEAK: Speaker 19 HD: Hard Drive Activity LED +HD- -RES+ -CI+ +PWR...
... (differs depending on the case design, consisting of the Case Power Supply PS/2 Keyboard Port DVI-D Port HDMI Port eSATA Port IEEE 1394 Port Audio Jacks Power Switch Power Cord Connector PS/2 Mouse Port D-Sub Port S/PDIF Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the motherboard user's manual for the front panel header may differ by model. PWR: Power LED PW: Power Switch 20 SPEAK: Speaker 19 HD: Hard Drive Activity LED +HD- -RES+ -CI+ +PWR...
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... Items...6 GA-990XA-UD3 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990XA-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 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 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31...
... Items...6 GA-990XA-UD3 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990XA-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 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 CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31...
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... slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ technology (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots only.) South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation...
... slots (All PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ technology (The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots only.) South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation...
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... Due 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. DS/SS - - DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend...
... Due 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. DS/SS - - DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend...
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Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press...
Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press...
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...(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the number of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1.
...(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- To Enable CrossFire Function After installing the graphics card driver in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the number of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1.
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... 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for more information. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Refer to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. BUG DEBUG RT PORT Hardware Installation - 24...
... 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for more information. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Refer to connect it is the ground wire). Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN1: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are compatible with fan speed control design. BUG DEBUG RT PORT Hardware Installation - 24...
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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 factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...
...; 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 factory defaults. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for one . Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...
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... configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
... configuration settings or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS...
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... CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && Cool&Quiet Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && C1E Support Allows you install a CPU...
... CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores. (Default: Disabled) && Cool&Quiet Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && C1E Support Allows you install a CPU...
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... monitors the power consumption of cores available depends on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is present only when you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable...
... monitors the power consumption of cores available depends on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is present only when you install a memory module that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable...
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... VTT Voltage The value displayed here is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to your memory specification. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM...
... VTT Voltage The value displayed here is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to your memory specification. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM...
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... one device for a specific type. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full...
... one device for a specific type. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full...
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... Type (SATA3 0~SATA3 3 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to RAID mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics...
... Type (SATA3 0~SATA3 3 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to RAID mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics...
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...USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard USB Device Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default...
...USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Onboard USB Device Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default...
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... sequence. The selected hard drives will appear. Read Policy : - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) appears, press to begin creating the RAID array or to exit the RAID setup utility. - 57 - Initialization : - Ld Name : GBT + Ld Size Setting - Press to cancel. Step 5: Usable hard drives are listed on Start To Create (Figure 7). Stripe Block (KB) : - Use the up or down arrow key to select the hard drive to and configure each required item...
... sequence. The selected hard drives will appear. Read Policy : - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) appears, press to begin creating the RAID array or to exit the RAID setup utility. - 57 - Initialization : - Ld Name : GBT + Ld Size Setting - Press to cancel. Step 5: Usable hard drives are listed on Start To Create (Figure 7). Stripe Block (KB) : - Use the up or down arrow key to select the hard drive to and configure each required item...
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...; Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is displayed on the screen. The following procedure assumes that you sure to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. The monitor will display...
...; Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. •• If the BIOS update file is displayed on the screen. The following procedure assumes that you sure to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. The monitor will display...
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... the installed memory module(s). The HW Monitor tab allows you to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. - 73 - Unique Features The Tuner tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages. •• Easy mode provides information on the temperature thresholds you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 5-2 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
... the installed memory module(s). The HW Monitor tab allows you to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. - 73 - Unique Features The Tuner tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages. •• Easy mode provides information on the temperature thresholds you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Smart tab allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 5-2 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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... and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. A When the computer is turned on your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail...
... and then boot the system to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. A When the computer is turned on your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail...