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GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-890FXA5-3001R
GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-890FXA5-3001R
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... of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No... included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS...
... of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No... included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 ...76 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 Teaming 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 ...76 4-7 Auto Green...77 4-8 Teaming 78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-890FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-890FXA-UD5 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image ...
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... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- 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 motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- 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 motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... from the PCIEX16_1/ PCIEX16_2 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the...
... from the PCIEX16_1/ PCIEX16_2 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2) PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4) PCI Slot Follow the...
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... CrossFireX-ready graphics cards on top of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - Refer to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, Radeon HD 4800, Radeon HD 5800 series and AMD HD 6900 series... cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Browse to the manual of the two/three cards. Recommended 2/3-Way CrossFireX Configurations: PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX4 PCIEX8 2-Way a a - - - - 3-Way a a - - System Requirements...
... CrossFireX-ready graphics cards on top of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - Refer to the manual that support 3-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, Radeon HD 4800, Radeon HD 5800 series and AMD HD 6900 series... cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. 1-6 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Browse to the manual of the two/three cards. Recommended 2/3-Way CrossFireX Configurations: PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX4 PCIEX8 2-Way a a - - - - 3-Way a a - - System Requirements...
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... digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 - 29 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your...
... digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. Definition 1 SPDIFO 2 GND 1 - 29 - For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your...
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... 5 seconds.) 3. You may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations...
... 5 seconds.) 3. You may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations...
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... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Use the clearing CMOS button to change hardware components or conduct hardware...
... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Use the clearing CMOS button to change hardware components or conduct hardware...
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... 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 200 MHz to 500...your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock as required. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you...
... 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set to Manual. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is from 200 MHz to 500...your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock as required. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you...
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... Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Auto 10T 10T Auto 5T 5T Auto 28T 28T Item Help Menu Level ... Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration x RAS to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 41 - Auto -- -- DCTs Mode Allows you to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x 1T/2T Command Timing x TwTr...
... Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Auto 10T 10T Auto 5T 5T Auto 28T 28T Item Help Menu Level ... Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration x RAS to those under the four items above are : Auto (default), Manual. - 41 - Auto -- -- DCTs Mode Allows you to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x Minimum RAS Active Time x 1T/2T Command Timing x TwTr...
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... may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 0.720V to the memory or reduce the useful life of the... Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to set the memory VTT voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to 3.100V. Normal Supplies the memory VTT voltage as required. (Default)...
... may result in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is from 0.720V to the memory or reduce the useful life of the... Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in damage to set the memory VTT voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to 3.100V. Normal Supplies the memory VTT voltage as required. (Default)...
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... Number of the currently installed hard drive. BIOS Setup - 46 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to None so the system will stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot...
... Number of the currently installed hard drive. BIOS Setup - 46 - Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to None so the system will stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot...
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... to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU Core 0 is fixed. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden ... or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Auto Lets the BIOS to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...
... to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU Core 0 is fixed. CPU Unlock (Note) Allows you to determine whether to unlock hidden ... or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. Auto Lets the BIOS to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Manual Allows you install a CPU that supports this function. 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...
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...the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware ... system will appear asking whether to automatically install the utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of...
...the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware ... system will appear asking whether to automatically install the utilities. The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers. • After "Xpress Install" installs all of...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 62 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-890FXA-UD5 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24/2010-RD890-SB850-7A66DG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™?...or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...
...environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-890FXA-UD5 F3c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24/2010-RD890-SB850-7A66DG04C-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™?...or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS...
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...Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is...current BIOS file. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. During the ...
...Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is...current BIOS file. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. During the ...