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..., read the User's Manual. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "... this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our ...
..., read the User's Manual. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For instructions on how to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this : "REV: X.X." For example, "... this manual may be made by any means without prior notice. Changes to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XT-USB3 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XT-USB3 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 ...
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... floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s ...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support...
... floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s ...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support...
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...; Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of...not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU ...is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
...; Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of...not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU ...is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...only one direction. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory ... modules have a foolproof design. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed ...
...only one direction. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory ... modules have a foolproof design. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed ...
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...side to side to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Refer to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - Before using this ...transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to ...
...side to side to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Refer to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Hardware Installation - 20 - Before using this ...transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to ...
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... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 15) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. - 29 - Each USB header can provide one...
... the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 15) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. - 29 - Each USB header can provide one...
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... BIOS Main Menu and then press . BIOS Setup - 38 - Disabled Disables this feature. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is present only if...
... BIOS Main Menu and then press . BIOS Setup - 38 - Disabled Disables this feature. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is present only if...
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... you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is...
... you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is...
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... 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS...
... 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS...
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... for the SATA controller. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB750, SATA2_4~SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Configures the...
... for the SATA controller. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (AMD SB750, SATA2_4~SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Configures the...
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... advanced Serial ATA features such as shown in the figure above. This feature will only operate at Port..... If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable...
... advanced Serial ATA features such as shown in the figure above. This feature will only operate at Port..... If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to detect the status of the attached LAN cable. Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable...
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... system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at a specific time on each day or on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 52 - Disabled Disables this item is set to Enabled, the following four...to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Power-On by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn...
... system. Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at a specific time on each day or on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 52 - Disabled Disables this item is set to Enabled, the following four...to turn on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Power-On by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left button on the PS/2 mouse to turn...
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.../Advanced mode, be enabled/disabled depends on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows...
.../Advanced mode, be enabled/disabled depends on the installed memory module(s). 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a specific slot to install additional software. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows...