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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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... the exclu- is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related ... Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: ...
... the exclu- is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. Example: GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related ... Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use of this manual is designated by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For example, "REV: ...
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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 above are subject to ...
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 above are subject to ...
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...; Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
...; Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power...
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... 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, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... 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, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the ... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your computer. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Turn...
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the ... expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with your computer. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Turn...
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For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to ... have digital audio output from your expansion card. Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition Power SPDIFI GND 1 17) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital...
For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your motherboard to ... have digital audio output from your expansion card. Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition Power SPDIFI GND 1 17) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital...
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...to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the...may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide ...
...to clear the CMOS values (e.g. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 32 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the...may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide ...
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... the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by... IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the...
... the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will • Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by... IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the...
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... system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for the ... Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of sectors. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.
... system. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None. No Errors The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for the ... Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. Sector Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Drive A Allows you to selects the type of sectors. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A.
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...the memory clock as required. Options are : DDR 400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. - 51 - The adjustable range is set to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the HT Link frequency as required. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent...to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are : Auto (default), 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is ...
...the memory clock as required. Options are : DDR 400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800. - 51 - The adjustable range is set to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the HT Link frequency as required. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent...to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. Options are : Auto (default), 200 MHz, 400 MHz, 600 MHz, 800 MHz, 1 GHz. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is ...
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...Row Cycle Time Options are: 11T~26T (Default: 17T) RAS to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options are : 5T~18T (Default: 12T) GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 52 - DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software DRAM Configuration DDRII Timing Items x CAS# latency x 1T/2T Command... Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 1T, 2T (default), 3T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are :...
...Row Cycle Time Options are: 11T~26T (Default: 17T) RAS to be configurable. Row Precharge Time Options are : 5T~18T (Default: 12T) GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 52 - DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software DRAM Configuration DDRII Timing Items x CAS# latency x 1T/2T Command... Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 1T, 2T (default), 3T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are :...
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...CPU specifications. System Voltage Control Determines whether to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows BIOS to manually set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the... voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of CPU host clock. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to to set North Bridge voltage. The adjustable range is highly ...
...CPU specifications. System Voltage Control Determines whether to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows BIOS to manually set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal Supplies the... voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of CPU host clock. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to to set North Bridge voltage. The adjustable range is highly ...
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 59 - Drivers Installation
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... 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600...main BIOS. Embedded in system malfunction. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. ...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter Q-Flash....
... 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA790X-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-RD780-SB600...main BIOS. Embedded in system malfunction. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. ...latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter Q-Flash....
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... reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Update the BIOS without Using...Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. ma79xds4. Step 4:...
... reboots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. f1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in the Files of type list. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Update the BIOS without Using...Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 70 - Step 3: First make sure the model name on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. ma79xds4. Step 4:...
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... Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA790X-DS4 ...---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB600 controller.
... Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA790X-DS4 ...---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the AMD SB600 controller.
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... including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Currently, Setup will be... message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 80 - The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for the ...
... including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" (Figure 1). Currently, Setup will be... message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 80 - The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for the ...
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... front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. A. For example, users can listen to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can have an Internet chat, make sure...
... front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. A. For example, users can listen to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can have an Internet chat, make sure...
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... may contact us at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Restriction of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition... to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to your local or regional waste collection administration for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical...
... may contact us at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Restriction of with your product's user's manual and we at the time of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition... to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to your local or regional waste collection administration for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical...