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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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...: 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 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 790X South Bridge: AMD SB600...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 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...
...: 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 (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200/2000 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 790X South Bridge: AMD SB600...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 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...
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... Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. AMD 790X BIOS for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - The system will still be used for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG03C-00 Function Keys...
... Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. AMD 790X BIOS for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - The system will still be used for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600-6A66AG03C-00 Function Keys...
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AMD 790X BIOS for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first .../DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. When the Windows operating system is...
AMD 790X BIOS for the first time. Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 1. After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first .../DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 8 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Figure 12 GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will begin to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. When the Windows operating system is...
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...from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 66 - What is Q-Flash ? Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/.... During the POST, press the key to enter MSDOS mode. AMD 790X BIOS for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to your motherboard model. 2. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file...
...from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 66 - What is Q-Flash ? Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/.... During the POST, press the key to enter MSDOS mode. AMD 790X BIOS for the safety and stability of your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to your motherboard model. 2. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use FAT32/16/12 file...