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GA-MA790FX-DS5 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA79FX5-1003R
GA-MA790FX-DS5 AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/ AMD PhenomTM processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/ AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-MA79FX5-1003R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790FX-DS5 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790FX-DS5 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 ...
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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790FX-DS5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790FX-DS5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The...
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GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X CPU_FAN Socket AM2 COMA COAXIAL ATX V1394 USB_1394 PWR_FAN USB_LAN1 GA-MA790FX-DS5 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 USB_ESATA AUDIO RTL8111B F_AUDIO PCIE_1_1 NB_FAN AMD 790FX IDE FDD GIGABYTE SATA2 PCIE_1_2 PCIE_16_A AMD SB600 SATAII1 SATAII0 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_1_3 PCIE_16_B PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F_1394 GSATAII_1 SPDIF_OUT SYS_FAN2 PCIE_12V GIGABYTE SATA2 LPT GSATAII_2 F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII3 SATAII2 Main BIOS BATTERY IT8718 Backup CLR_CMOS BIOS PWR_LED SYS_FAN1 CI F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X CPU_FAN Socket AM2 COMA COAXIAL ATX V1394 USB_1394 PWR_FAN USB_LAN1 GA-MA790FX-DS5 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 USB_ESATA AUDIO RTL8111B F_AUDIO PCIE_1_1 NB_FAN AMD 790FX IDE FDD GIGABYTE SATA2 PCIE_1_2 PCIE_16_A AMD SB600 SATAII1 SATAII0 CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_1_3 PCIE_16_B PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F_1394 GSATAII_1 SPDIF_OUT SYS_FAN2 PCIE_12V GIGABYTE SATA2 LPT GSATAII_2 F_USB1 F_USB2 SATAII3 SATAII2 Main BIOS BATTERY IT8718 Backup CLR_CMOS BIOS PWR_LED SYS_FAN1 CI F_PANEL - 7 -
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...16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS... ports on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 10 -
...16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS... ports on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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 the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 10 -
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... 0.35V with 0.05V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/Chipset/PCIE/FSB/HTT/ HTR) allow you to 200 MHz with 0.05V increment - GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to : - Increase CPU voltage (Note 6) - Adjust HT Link frequency - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V...
... 0.35V with 0.05V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/Chipset/PCIE/FSB/HTT/ HTR) allow you to 200 MHz with 0.05V increment - GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to : - Increase CPU voltage (Note 6) - Adjust HT Link frequency - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V...
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... CPU orientation if this occurs. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 14 - Do not force the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the...
... CPU orientation if this occurs. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 14 - Do not force the CPU into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the...
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... you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list...
... you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list...
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.... • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI...
.... • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI...
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... Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at...
... Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at...
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...) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F_1394 20) LPT 21) BATTERY 22) CI 23) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your computer. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external...
...) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F_1394 20) LPT 21) BATTERY 22) CI 23) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the computer, make sure your computer. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external...
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CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 24 - The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed Control SYS_FAN1 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN2/...
CPU_FAN: Pin No. For optimum heat dissipation, it is the ground wire. The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. Pin No. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 24 - The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V / Speed Control SYS_FAN1 3 Sense 4 +5V SYS_FAN2/...
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Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 26 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE ...
Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 26 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE ...
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... way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to indicate the problem. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system...
... way to turn off your chassis front panel module to this header according to indicate the problem. If a problem is on the chassis front panel. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 28 - Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system...
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... cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 17) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by...
... cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 17) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by...
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... voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off . Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 32 - Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the...
... voltage drops to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off . Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 32 - Danger of explosion if the battery is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the...
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GA-MA790FX-DS5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/20/2007-RD790-SB600-6A66AG02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter ... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 36 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to...
GA-MA790FX-DS5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/20/2007-RD790-SB600-6A66AG02C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter ... first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 36 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to...
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... a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes...
... a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes...
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... the device during the POST for faster system startup. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 40 - IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. The following fields...
... the device during the POST for faster system startup. If you to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 40 - IDE Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. The following fields...
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... Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 42 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool...
... Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. GA-MA790FX-DS5 Motherboard - 42 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool...