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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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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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... 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-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...
... 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-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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... 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 - the PCIE_16_2 supports x8. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... 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...
... 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 - the PCIE_16_2 supports x8. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ... 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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... version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/North Bridge/South Bridge) allow you to 200 MHz with 1 MHz increment - Increase CPU voltage (Note 5) - GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR2 voltage by motherboard model. (Note 5) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used . (Note 3) When the CrossFireXTM technology...
... version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/North Bridge/South Bridge) allow you to 200 MHz with 1 MHz increment - Increase CPU voltage (Note 5) - GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR2 voltage by motherboard model. (Note 5) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used . (Note 3) When the CrossFireXTM technology...
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Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Step 2: Align ...
Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Step 2: Align ...
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...Technology. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you...speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel...
...Technology. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to be installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you...speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDRII_1, DDRII_3 Channel...
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... changes for your computer. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely...
... changes for your computer. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely...
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... S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel...
... S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to a back panel...
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GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 4 3 5 2 1 9 14 6 15 10 17 16 18 12 21 19 11 7 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) PCIE_12V 8) FDD 9) IDE 10) ...
GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - 1-7 Internal Connectors 4 3 5 2 1 9 14 6 15 10 17 16 18 12 21 19 11 7 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) PCIE_12V 8) FDD 9) IDE 10) ...
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... a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage to connect it is the ground wire. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan...
... a fan cable, be sure to connect it in damage to connect it is the ground wire. For optimum heat dissipation, it in the correct orientation. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan...
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.../s cable to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 26 - The AMD SB600 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10.
.../s cable to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on configuring a RAID array. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 26 - The AMD SB600 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10.
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... speaker on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD-
... speaker on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD-
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Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output ...
Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics cards may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output ...
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select...
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select...
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... without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. AMD 790X BIOS for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS ... arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - The system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots....
... without entering BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. AMD 790X BIOS for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG03C-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS ... arrow key < > or the down arrow key< > to select the first boot device, then press to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - The system will still be used for one time only. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots....
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... 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 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. The Functions of the and keys (For...
... 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 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. The Functions of the and keys (For...
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... precompensation cylinder. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer...
... precompensation cylinder. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer...
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GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables ...
GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Away Mode allows the system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables ...