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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790X-UD3P 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of ATI...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790X-UD3P 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 CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of ATI...
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Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI ...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...
Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed is to be installed, be sure to x8 mode. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI ...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...
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... supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... supply voltage has been set according to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 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 x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) (Note... x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF...
... in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 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 x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) (Note... x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF...
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...x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card ...more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed 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 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor...
...x8 mode. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card ...more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz or above memory speed 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 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • ... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • ... the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes...
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GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is ...unable to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled ...
GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed. 2. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is ...unable to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled ...
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...to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install...will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard....
...to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install...will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard....
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... profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu...
... profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this task.) GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 36 - First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu...
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...Calibratioin CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note 1) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock EPP Mode (Note 2) x EPP Voltage Control (Note 2) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt... in system's failure to boot. If this feature. - 37 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or...
...Calibratioin CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. (Note 1) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock EPP Mode (Note 2) x EPP Voltage Control (Note 2) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control x DDR2 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt... in system's failure to boot. If this feature. - 37 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you install a memory module that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or...
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...the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to DDR 400. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. Auto enables EPP mode for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below...to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. HT Link Frequency Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the width for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS ...
...the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to DDR 400. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X3.33. Auto enables EPP mode for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below...to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the memory clock as required. HT Link Frequency Allows you install a memory module that the CPU frequency be configurable. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the width for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS ...
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...(C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DDRII Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to set memory control mode. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto... - - Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 40 - Auto - - Auto 4T...
...(C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DDRII Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to set memory control mode. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto... - - Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(default) DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDR2 Timing items below to single dual-channel. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 40 - Auto - - Auto 4T...
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.... ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.700V Increases memory voltage by 0.100V to 0.700V at 0.100V increment. - 41 - Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T...Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~7T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. RAS to set memory voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to CAS R/W Delay Options...
.... ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.700V Increases memory voltage by 0.100V to 0.700V at 0.100V increment. - 41 - Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T...Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~7T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. RAS to set memory voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to CAS R/W Delay Options...
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... Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Default F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... Channel 4 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 640K 510M +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Default F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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... not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Halt On Allows you to... selects the type of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Sector Number ...
... not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Halt On Allows you to... selects the type of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Sector Number ...
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... the system. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on automatically. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a PS...
... the system. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on automatically. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a PS...
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... Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive* for the operating system. Xpress Recovery2 can back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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...motherboard model. Available functions in damage to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the ...6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
...motherboard model. Available functions in damage to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in EasyTune 6 may occur. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - You can choose the alert sound from a profile. Smart Fan Advance Mode allows the ...6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported.
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... Delete LD window. Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. To delete an array, press to enter the Controller Configuration window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to create RAID.
... Delete LD window. Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. To delete an array, press to enter the Controller Configuration window. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to create RAID.
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...memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. GA-MA790X-UD3P...61545;]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID 120 GB Non-RAID ODD0 : DVDROM GO-D1600B Press to ...
...memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. GA-MA790X-UD3P...61545;]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you wish to configure a RAID array. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw HDD0 : HDD1 : ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID 120 GB Non-RAID ODD0 : DVDROM GO-D1600B Press to ...