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GA-MA790X-DS4 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. 1002 12ME-MA790XDS4-1002R
GA-MA790X-DS4 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. 1002 12ME-MA790XDS4-1002R
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...Example: by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page ... is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product,...
...Example: by any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. sive global distributor of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page ... is protected by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product,...
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplications 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 the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 79 5-1-3 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplications 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 the Onboard SATA Controller 73 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 79 5-1-3 ...
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Box Contents GA-MA790X-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The ...
Box Contents GA-MA790X-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The ...
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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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These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power ...
These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power ...
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...drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD...
...drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD...
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Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin PCIe 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 2 x USB ...
Hardware Installation Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x 4-pin PCIe 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 2 x USB ...
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.... (Note 5) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used . (Note 3) When the CrossFireXTM technology is supported depends on the CPU being used . GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to : - Adjust DDR2 frequency Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX form...
.... (Note 5) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used . (Note 3) When the CrossFireXTM technology is supported depends on the CPU being used . GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase South Bridge voltage by 0.025V to : - Adjust DDR2 frequency Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 ATX form...
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.... • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...
.... • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest...
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..., place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket...
..., place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - B. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket...
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... the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally...
... the installed CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally...
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed. 2. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect ... are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 16 -
It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed. 2. If you install them in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect ... are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 16 -
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DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and ...
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. As indicated in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and ...
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... the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on your operating system.
... the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - Turn on your operating system.
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drawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to this connector. - 19 - When you install two graphics cards, connect the power cable from your power supply to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on the back of the white-drawable bar to release the card. • Removing the Card from the PCIE_16_2 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the PCIE_16_1 Slot: Pull out ...
drawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to this connector. - 19 - When you install two graphics cards, connect the power cable from your power supply to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on the back of the white-drawable bar to release the card. • Removing the Card from the PCIE_16_2 Slot: Press the white latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the PCIE_16_1 Slot: Pull out ...
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... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities.
... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Before using this port for USB devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities.
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Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Microphones must be used to this jack. Refer to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured...
Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. This jack can be connected to perform different functions via the audio software. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Microphones must be used to this jack. Refer to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Hardware Installation Only microphones still MUST be reconfigured...