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... Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
... Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790X-DS4 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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 46 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 48 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790X-DS4 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... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-7 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 46 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 48 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 58 3-3 Driver CD Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 66 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 69 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 71 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring...
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GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 ATX SPDIF RCA COMA PWR_FAN 1394 1394 USB USB LAN USB AUDIO RTL 8111B F_AUDIO ATX_12V_2X4 PCIE_1 AMD 790X NB_FAN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 GA-MA790X-DS4 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE AMD SB600 F_USB1 F_USB2 SPDIF_OUT CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_3 PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F1_1394 FDD PCIE_12V PCIE_16_2 SATAII2 SATAII0 SATAII3 SATAII1 Main BIOS BAT IT8718 Backup BIOS CI CLR_CMOS LPT SYS_FAN1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 ATX SPDIF RCA COMA PWR_FAN 1394 1394 USB USB LAN USB AUDIO RTL 8111B F_AUDIO ATX_12V_2X4 PCIE_1 AMD 790X NB_FAN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 GA-MA790X-DS4 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE AMD SB600 F_USB1 F_USB2 SPDIF_OUT CD_IN SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_3 PCI1 TSB43AB23 PCI2 F1_1394 FDD PCIE_12V PCIE_16_2 SATAII2 SATAII0 SATAII3 SATAII1 Main BIOS BAT IT8718 Backup BIOS CI CLR_CMOS LPT SYS_FAN1 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 -
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Block Diagram 1 PCIe x16 2 PCIe x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express x 16 Bus PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111B 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB600 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 10 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI - 8 -
Block Diagram 1 PCIe x16 2 PCIe x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AMD Socket AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express x 16 Bus PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111B 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 LAN PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB600 Dual BIOS 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 10 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out 2 PCI - 8 -
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... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for Dual BIOSTM - 11 -
... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control BIOS 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for Dual BIOSTM - 11 -
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... physical memory is supported depends on the CPU being used. Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress ...MHz with 0.025V increment - Increase CPU voltage (Note 5) - Adjust HT Link frequency - If you to 0.3750V with 1 MHz increment - GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase North Bridge voltage by motherboard model. (Note 5) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. ...
... physical memory is supported depends on the CPU being used. Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress ...MHz with 0.025V increment - Increase CPU voltage (Note 5) - Adjust HT Link frequency - If you to 0.3750V with 1 MHz increment - GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase North Bridge voltage by motherboard model. (Note 5) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. ...
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... modules have a foolproof design. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual...Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity..., and chips be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only...
... modules have a foolproof design. If you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual...Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity..., and chips be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only...
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... the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card with your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make... white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 -
... the slot. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Align the card with your operating system. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make... white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 -
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... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . The LED is off when the system is in the CMOS when...
... like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off . The LED is off when the system is in the CMOS when...
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...Red): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard ...the problem. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status...
...Red): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard ...the problem. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected at system startup. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - RESRES+ NC IDE Hard Disk Reset Active LED Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status...
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...GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from... the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
...GND PE No Pin SLCT GND 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from... the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
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... you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. For instructions on...
... you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. For instructions on...
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... used for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600...-6A66AG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu...
... used for subsequent access to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600...-6A66AG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS Setup Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu...
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..., Date, Hard Disk Type... Help for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. Use arrow keys to move ...Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of the...
..., Date, Hard Disk Type... Help for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. Use arrow keys to move ...Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the bottom line of the...
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...` F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the...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 task.) GA-MA790X-DS4...
...` F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the...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 task.) GA-MA790X-DS4...
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...to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Allows ... are used , set to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ...
...to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device on this item to manually enter the specifications of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this channel. Allows ... are used , set to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ...
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... stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Drive A Allows you to None. Typically, 640 KB will not stop . Halt on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk...
... stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Drive A Allows you to None. Typically, 640 KB will not stop . Halt on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk...
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...CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. - 41 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down ...item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. 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 Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device...
...CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. - 41 - First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Use the up or down ...item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in independent partitions. 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 Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device...
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RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. - 43 - BIOS Setup Windows XP/2000. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard ...
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. - 43 - BIOS Setup Windows XP/2000. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Configuration OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type Onboard ...