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... ...6 GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 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 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features...
... ...6 GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 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 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features...
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... Express x8 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 2 x GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII_1, GSATAII_2) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard...
... Express x8 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 2 x GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII_1, GSATAII_2) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s ports on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard...
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... installing one or two PCI Express graphics card(s), be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used . Increase CPU voltage (Note 7) - Increase PCI Express voltage by 0.05V to x8 mode. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be sure to install it/them in the PCIE_16_A or/and PCIE_16_B slot(s) for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU...
... installing one or two PCI Express graphics card(s), be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used . Increase CPU voltage (Note 7) - Increase PCI Express voltage by 0.05V to x8 mode. (Note 5) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be sure to install it/them in the PCIE_16_A or/and PCIE_16_B slot(s) for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU...
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...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before...
...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card in your operating system. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard...
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... SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Hardware Installation Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. When connecting a fan cable, be sure...
... SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Hardware Installation Each fan header supplies a +12V power voltage and possesses a foolproof insertion design. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. When connecting a fan cable, be sure...
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..., hard drive types, floppy disk 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 IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the...
..., hard drive types, floppy disk 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 IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to configure the...
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...Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot...
...Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] [Disabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control ` Hard Disk Boot...
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... storage driver to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the integrated SATA controller. In Legacy mode the SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that support Native mode, e.g. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Boot ROM Allows you wish to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. OnBoard PCIE Device CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software OnBoard PCIE Device Onboard LAN1 Function Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM ` SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN2 Function Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM ` SMART...
... storage driver to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the integrated SATA controller. In Legacy mode the SATA controller uses dedicated IRQs that support Native mode, e.g. Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Boot ROM Allows you wish to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. For more information about AHCI, please visit Intel's website. OnBoard PCIE Device CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software OnBoard PCIE Device Onboard LAN1 Function Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM ` SMART LAN1 Onboard LAN2 Function Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM ` SMART...
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...is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Options are : 3 (default), 1. Options are : Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are...
...is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Options are : 3 (default), 1. Options are : Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are...
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...: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. English 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button Modem Ring Resume USB Wake Up from S3 PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to RAM) sleep state...
...: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. English 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button Modem Ring Resume USB Wake Up from S3 PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to RAM) sleep state...
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...Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is set to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 53 - 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. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU...
...Displays current system/CPU temperature. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is set to run at full speed. (Default: Enabled) - 53 - 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. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not connected or fails. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for CPU...
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... to return to the CMOS. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 60 - This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status...
... to return to the CMOS. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 60 - This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status...
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... key to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. However, if the BIOS update file is Dual BIOSTM? English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
... key to update the system BIOS while in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in system malfunction. However, if the BIOS update file is Dual BIOSTM? English 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window...
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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type ` OnBoard PCIE Device Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select...
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type ` OnBoard PCIE Device Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [Press Enter] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select...
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... the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 4), use the up or down arrow key to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 3). Press + to configure a RAID array. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window...
... the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 4), use the up or down arrow key to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 3). Press + to configure a RAID array. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1: ST3120026AS Capacity 120 GB 120 GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window...
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... AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to the next section, "5-1-4." For more details, refer to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation process. (Note 2) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type...
... AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SATA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to the next section, "5-1-4." For more details, refer to install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation process. (Note 2) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. At the D:\> prompt, type...
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... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you see the next screen. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 91 - Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings...
... the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press (Figure 2). Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you see the message "Press F6 if you see the next screen. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 - 91 - Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and configured the required BIOS settings...
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Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to access the Audio Control Panel. Double-click the icon to be used at the same time. Step 2: Connect your microphone to open the volume control panel GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 104 - Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. In...
Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to access the Audio Control Panel. Double-click the icon to be used at the same time. Step 2: Connect your microphone to open the volume control panel GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 104 - Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray. In...
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... computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error - 107 - Q: Why is still on the motherboard battery in the power cord and restart your computer. 5. Turn off your computer. Replace the battery. 4. A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions...
... computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error - 107 - Q: Why is still on the motherboard battery in the power cord and restart your computer. 5. Turn off your computer. Replace the battery. 4. A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions...