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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 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...
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GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz or Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 PCI Express Bus Switch x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 Etron EJ168 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express...
GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz or Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x8 x16 PCI Express Bus Switch x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E RJ45 Etron EJ168 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Express...
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...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 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets ...; Support for DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec ...
...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 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets ...; Support for DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec ...
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... latest CPU support 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. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - It... and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... latest CPU support 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. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - It... and dam- 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... 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, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - After the memory is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...
... 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, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - After the memory is installed. 2. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS...
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.... DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. As indicated in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to ... on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the...
.... DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. As indicated in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to ... on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the...
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... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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 reconfiguring the BIOS...
... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS 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 reconfiguring the BIOS...
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...(Note) 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 VTT Voltage.... This page is for the installed CPU. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS ...
...(Note) 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 VTT Voltage.... This page is for the installed CPU. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. The adjustable range is recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS ...
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...BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to automatically... adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you alter the ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to ...
...BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU NorthBridge Freq. Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to automatically... adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to manually set the memory clock. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you alter the ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to ...
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... Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for DIMM2, DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to set memory control mode. BIOS Setup DCTs Mode Allows you to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD... Auto Auto -- -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to those under the four items above are...
... Command Delay x Trfc0 for DIMM1, DIMM3 x Trfc1 for DIMM2, DIMM4 x Write Recovery Time x Precharge Time x Row Cycle Time x RAS to set memory control mode. BIOS Setup DCTs Mode Allows you to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** [Auto] 200 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Unganged] [Auto] SPD... Auto Auto -- -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to those under the four items above are...
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...Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to simultaneously access different channels of the CPU. - 39 - Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CS/ODT Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required....PLL voltage. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS) CKE...
...Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to simultaneously access different channels of the CPU. - 39 - Channel interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CS/ODT Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 2T. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required....PLL voltage. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts. (Default: Skip DQS) CKE...
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... Supplies the HT Link voltage as required. (Default) 0.725V ~ 1.835V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. NB/PCIe/PLL Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (... result in damage to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 0.865V ~ 1.975V The adjustable range is from 0.865V to 2.435V. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required....
... Supplies the HT Link voltage as required. (Default) 0.725V ~ 1.835V The adjustable range is from 0.725V to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. NB/PCIe/PLL Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (... result in damage to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 0.865V ~ 1.975V The adjustable range is from 0.865V to 2.435V. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required....
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... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [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...
... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [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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... for an error during the POST. BIOS Setup - 42 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for the MS...-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot...
... for an error during the POST. BIOS Setup - 42 - Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for the MS...-DOS operating system. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot...
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... mouse, power on by Keyboard is turned on automatically. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from...
... mouse, power on by Keyboard is turned on automatically. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from...
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... and back up your system data and perform restoration 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. •...
... and back up your system data and perform restoration 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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...system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to individually change system clock ...tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to...
...system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you to individually change system clock ...tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to...
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... for use overclocking utility designed for login to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. A. The Cloud configured pass- 4-8 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is normal. Cloud OC will be required for system overclocking...
... for use overclocking utility designed for login to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. A. The Cloud configured pass- 4-8 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is normal. Cloud OC will be required for system overclocking...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to enter the Delete LD Menu window. To delete an ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to enter the Delete LD Menu window. To delete an ...