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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XTA-UD4 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...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XTA-UD4 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...
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.... The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to install it in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. - 8 - Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 ...(O.C.) (Note 2)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100...
.... The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to install it in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. - 8 - Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 ...(O.C.) (Note 2)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 RTL8111D RJ45 LAN 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100...
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with...
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with...
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...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 Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: AMD 790X South Bridge: AMD SB750 4... x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (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 ...
...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 Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: AMD 790X South Bridge: AMD SB750 4... x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (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 ...
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...be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To reach DDR3 1866 MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be... sure to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16 slot. I/O Controller w Hardware Monitor w w w ...
...be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To reach DDR3 1866 MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 3) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be... sure to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in the PCIEX16 slot. I/O Controller w Hardware Monitor w w w ...
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... of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you may...: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you may...: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • 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. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you install them in the DDR3_1 and...
... Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • 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. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you install them in the DDR3_1 and...
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...Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer ...damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
...Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer ...damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other...
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... settings remain in effect. A user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this function to a profile. Pressing to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task...
... settings remain in effect. A user password only allows you to save the current BIOS settings to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this function to a profile. Pressing to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task...
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...is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT ...Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x SATA3 Volt Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage...
...is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT ...Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x SATA3 Volt Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage...
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... is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 39 - CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: ... Ratio Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to default values. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and...
... is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is from 100 MHz to 200 MHz. The adjustable range is enabled. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 39 - CPU core 3 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 3. (Default: ... Ratio Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to default values. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the HT Link between the CPU and...
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...Setup - 40 - DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x 1T...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. DCTs Mode Allows you to be configurable. Unganged Sets...
...Setup - 40 - DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x 1T...Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. DCTs Mode Allows you to be configurable. Unganged Sets...
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...0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage... set the CPU PLL voltage. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CHA CKE drive strength Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x,...
...0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage... set the CPU PLL voltage. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Channel interleave Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. CHA CKE drive strength Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x,...
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...set the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory. SB/HT Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge... PCIe PLL voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU. - 43 - Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. (Default) 0.920V ~ 1.400V The adjustable...
...set the South Bridge/HT-Link voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory. SB/HT Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge... PCIe PLL voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU. - 43 - Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. (Default) 0.920V ~ 1.400V The adjustable...
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...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 2046M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
...: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 2046M Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
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...But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST...boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will skip the detection of extended memory. - 45 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS ...
...But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for all other errors. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST...boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will skip the detection of extended memory. - 45 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS ...
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... this item is set a password with 1~5 characters to accept. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on this function. (Default) Double Click...
... this item is set a password with 1~5 characters to accept. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to turn on the system, enter the password and press . Note: To cancel the password, press on this function. (Default) Double Click...
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... the operating system. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of it. 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. •...
... the operating system. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of it. 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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... hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Available functions in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage...you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional ...
... hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . Available functions in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage...you to adjust the CPU FSB only. • Advanced mode allows you to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the need to install additional ...
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... RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. To create an array, press to enter the Define LD window...
... RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility" (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is defined.. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. To create an array, press to enter the Define LD window...