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GA-MA790X-UD3P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/ AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA79U3P-1001R
GA-MA790X-UD3P AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/ AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA79U3P-1001R
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GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 ATX R_USB Socket AM2 USB_1394_1 USB_1394 PWR_FAN USB IT8720 LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIEX8_1 PCI1 PCI2 COM FDD CI DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 AMD 790X IDE GA-MA790X-UD3P CLR_CMOS BATTERY AMD SB750 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_0 GSATA2_1 PWR_LED F_USB1 F_PANEL F_1394 F_USB2 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 - 7 -
GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X4 ATX R_USB Socket AM2 USB_1394_1 USB_1394 PWR_FAN USB IT8720 LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 RTL8111C PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_3 SPDIF_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIEX8_1 PCI1 PCI2 COM FDD CI DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 AMD 790X IDE GA-MA790X-UD3P CLR_CMOS BATTERY AMD SB750 B_BIOS M_BIOS SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 GSATA2_0 GSATA2_1 PWR_LED F_USB1 F_PANEL F_1394 F_USB2 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 - 7 -
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... slot. When PCIEX8_1 is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 - Block Diagram 1 PCIe x16 (Note 1) 2 PCIe x8 (Note 1) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1333(O.C.)/1066(Note 2)/800 MHz Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory Switch PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus x1 x1... x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RTL8111C LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB750 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8720 Floppy...
... slot. When PCIEX8_1 is supported depends on the CPU being used. - 8 - Block Diagram 1 PCIe x16 (Note 1) 2 PCIe x8 (Note 1) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1333(O.C.)/1066(Note 2)/800 MHz Hyper Transport 3.0 Dual Channel Memory Switch PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus x1 x1... x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RTL8111C LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB750 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8720 Floppy...
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... ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express...61559; IEEE 1394 USB Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/ AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4... architecture Support for DDR2 1333(O.C.)/1066 (Note 2)/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio ...
... ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express...61559; IEEE 1394 USB Support for AM3/AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/ AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4... architecture Support for DDR2 1333(O.C.)/1066 (Note 2)/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition Audio ...
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... optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is supported depends on the CPU/ system cooler you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot.
... optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is supported depends on the CPU/ system cooler you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU toenable support for Easy Energy Saver. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot.
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... CPU socket and the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3...
... CPU socket and the CPU. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications... set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3...
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...MHz) Allows you to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 39 - HT Link Frequency Allows you use a AM2+/AM3 CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set to configure EPP memory voltage. When you to X2.00. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock..., please wait for 20 seconds to allow for EPP memory to enhance performance. (Default: Disabled) EPP Voltage Control (Note) Allows you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to default values. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X9 Sets HT Link ...
...MHz) Allows you to 500 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 39 - HT Link Frequency Allows you use a AM2+/AM3 CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set to configure EPP memory voltage. When you to X2.00. DDR 533 Sets Memory Clock..., please wait for 20 seconds to allow for EPP memory to enhance performance. (Default: Disabled) EPP Voltage Control (Note) Allows you use a AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to default values. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X9 Sets HT Link ...
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...10 Total Mode Switch 11 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will continue to enable support for the first time (Note 4). GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 70 - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will be recorded until re-... any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU to run in a set period of power saved will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts.
...10 Total Mode Switch 11 Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode) 12 Minimize (Application will continue to enable support for the first time (Note 4). GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 70 - Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system continues to zero. (Note 5) Easy Energy Saver Meter will be recorded until re-... any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Due to the hardware limitation, you must install the AMD AM3 PhenomTM II/AM2+ PhenomTM Series CPU to run in a set period of power saved will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts.