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Manual - Page 1
GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. GA-990FX-Gaming
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-990FXGM-1002R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable.
Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-990FX-Gaming
Motherboard GA-990FX-Gaming
Nov. 13, 2015
Nov. 13, 2015
Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without prior notice. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior ...
Manual - Page 3
... of Contents
GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard Layout 4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Onboard Buttons and Switch 12 1-8 Changing the Operational Amplifier 12 1-9 Internal Connectors 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 20...
Manual - Page 4
... SYS_FAN2 COMA F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30 TPM
F_PANEL
Box Contents 55 GA-990FX-Gaming motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide
55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One G Connector
* The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 3.
- 4 -
Manual - Page 5
...installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not allow screws to come in contact with its installation and/or grounding instructions.
- 5 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:
•• Prior to installation...Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to... been set according to ...
Manual - Page 6
... 6Gb/s connectors - 1-2 Product Specifications
CPU
ŠŠ AM3+ Socket:
- Support for the supported configurations with the PCIEX1_3 slot. AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport Bus
ŠŠ
5200 MT/s
Chipset
ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 990FX ŠŠ South Bridge...
Manual - Page 8
... for Windows 10/8.1/7
Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Smart TimeLock - Cloud Station -
EasyTune - Smart Recovery 2 -
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications.
- @BIOS - Ambient LED - USB Blocker Support for Q-Flash Support for ON...
Manual - Page 10
... is compatible to CPU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode. 1. Carefully read the following guidelines before installing the memory in the same colored sockets. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices. DS...
Manual - Page 12
... sure all of the
dips are set according to your headphone specification (actual effects may occur.
•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Loa_dSOptimized Defaults) or
manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to quickly turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from
the socket.
_ _B
B_
_
Step 2: Align the...
Manual - Page 17
... if no problem is reading ...10
2
3 MIC2_R
8 No Pin
4 -ACZ_DET 9 LINE2_L
3 MIC Power 8 No Pin
4 NC
9 Line Out (L)
5 LINE2_R
10 Sense
5 Line Out (R) 10 NC
•• The front panel audio header supports... the motherboard header... reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. Definition Pin No.
B SS
- 17 ... (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more...
Manual - Page 18
... your motherboard to the USB bracket. Definition
1 SPDIFO
1
2 GND
11) FTh_eUSheBa3d0er(UcoSnBfor3m.0s/2tGo..0UQBHSOBeFaM3d.0e/r2).0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports via an
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.
1 F_USB30
20
Pin No. Definition
10
1 VBUS
11...
Manual - Page 20
... the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to touch the two pins for a few seconds. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using...
Manual - Page 23
...channels of the memory to your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature.
- 23 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is... lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. (Note 2) This item is set the system ...
Manual - Page 27
... and press . Enables legacy option ROM first. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup.
This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always.
&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM
Allows you to support a legacy PC boot process.
Always
Enables UEFI CSM. (Default)
Never
Disables UEFI...
Manual - Page 32
... identical model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of
SATA...
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