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... GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990XA-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 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...
... GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990XA-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 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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... only one PCI Express graphics card is enabled. Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to x8 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is to be installed, be sure to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD AM3+ FX processors - When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be less than 4 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system...
... only one PCI Express graphics card is enabled. Storage Interface South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to x8 mode when AMD CrossFireX™ is to be installed, be sure to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD AM3+ FX processors - When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will be less than 4 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system...
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... the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot...
... the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot...
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... with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the manual of the two cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation A power supply with sufficient power is selected and click Apply. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver To Enable CrossFireX Function: After installing the graphics card driver in...
... with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Refer to the manual of the two cards. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on top of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation A power supply with sufficient power is selected and click Apply. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver To Enable CrossFireX Function: After installing the graphics card driver in...
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... Boot Menu, press . 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 entering BIOS Setup. A. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. 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...
... Boot Menu, press . 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 entering BIOS Setup. A. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to accept. 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...
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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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... 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 VTT 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...
... 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 VTT 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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... Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to manually set the frequency for the CPB. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Core...
... Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to manually set the frequency for the CPB. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Core...
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... on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto -- -- 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...
... on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto -- -- 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...
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... power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.025V to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. CKE Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. **DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CS/ODT Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages...
... power down mode when the CKE pin is from 2.025V to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. CKE Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. **DCTs Addr/Cmd Timing** Addr/Cmd Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CS/ODT Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages...
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... control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). Auto Lets the BIOS to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 43 - 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...
... control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). Auto Lets the BIOS to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 43 - 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...
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.... (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the list. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. HDD...
.... (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the list. PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. HDD...
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...mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID or AHCI. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port...
...mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to RAID or AHCI. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP F_USB3.0 Controller Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function R_USB3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port...
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... EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI...
... EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI...
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...: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to be turned off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to RAM) sleep state (default). 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 PCI or PCIe device. Instant...
...: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to be turned off and consumes less power than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. In S3 sleep state, the system appears to RAM) sleep state (default). 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 PCI or PCIe device. Instant...
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... Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 52 - This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN...
... Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. Enabled allows the CPU fan to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) BIOS Setup - 52 - This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN...
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... BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in 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...
... BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to access Q-Flash. 2. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in 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...
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... the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Press any key to a floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 82 - Refer to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may...
... the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . Press any key to a floppy disk. Figure 2 Appendix - 82 - Refer to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may...
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AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Press . Appendix Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following...
AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." After the driver installation, you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Press . Appendix Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following...
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...board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? Q: What do I clear the CMOS values? 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...
...board doesn't have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on . You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? Q: What do I clear the CMOS values? 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...