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...Motherboard GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard GA-990FX-Gaming Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard... are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully read the Quick Installation...
...Motherboard GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard GA-990FX-Gaming Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 Copyright © 2015 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the product, read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard... are legally registered to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For quick set-up of the motherboard is the property of this product, carefully read the Quick Installation...
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Table 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 ...
Table 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 ...
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... the product package you obtain. GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB R_USB ATX_12V TYPEC R_USB31 ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PW_SW Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW RST_SW PWR_FAN R_USB30 ATX USB_LAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 990FX Rivet Networks Killer™ E2201...0 3 1 M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O 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...
... the product package you obtain. GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB R_USB ATX_12V TYPEC R_USB31 ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PW_SW Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW RST_SW PWR_FAN R_USB30 ATX USB_LAN AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 990FX Rivet Networks Killer™ E2201...0 3 1 M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE® Super I/O CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O 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...
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... all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The...Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you use an ...
... all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The...Always remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you use an ...
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.../8.1/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Recovery 2 - Smart TimeLock - Game Controller - System Information Viewer - Ambient LED - BIOS ...
.../8.1/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Recovery 2 - Smart TimeLock - Game Controller - System Information Viewer - Ambient LED - BIOS ...
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... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure 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...guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the...
... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure 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...guidelines before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 1-3 Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the...
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... DDR3_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you install them...
... DDR3_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you install them...
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... short inside the cable connector. - 11 - If you want to install a Side Speaker, you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your headphone/speaker to this audio jack for line in jack to retask either.../Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line In The line in jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate.
... short inside the cable connector. - 11 - If you want to install a Side Speaker, you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your headphone/speaker to this audio jack for line in jack to retask either.../Subwoofer Speaker Out Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line In The line in jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to 1 Gbps data rate.
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... and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. B SS 1 23 1 1 1-7 Onboard Buttons and Switch _S 1 23 1 1 23 1 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS b_utton. S B SS S PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button 1 23 CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button S B_ B •...
... and reset the CMOS values to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. B SS 1 23 1 1 1-7 Onboard Buttons and Switch _S 1 23 1 1 23 1 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS b_utton. S B SS S PW_SW: Power Button RST_SW: Reset Button 1 23 CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button S B_ B •...
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... 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) COMA 14) TPM 15) BAT 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
... 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) COMA 14) TPM 15) BAT 16) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 13 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external...
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... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 14 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start.
... for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 14 - If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start.
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... 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN1: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
... 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN1: Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN).
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... be used to create a RAID set with SATA drive(s). Locate the proper mounting hole for instructions on configuring a RAID array. On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M_.02 SSD to create a RAID set with the screw. S S 80F 60F 42F Follow... configuration through the AMD SB950 controller. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be sure to refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 2: F Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. B S_ B 7) M2F_20G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and ...
... be used to create a RAID set with SATA drive(s). Locate the proper mounting hole for instructions on configuring a RAID array. On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M_.02 SSD to create a RAID set with the screw. S S 80F 60F 42F Follow... configuration through the AMD SB950 controller. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be sure to refer to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Step 2: F Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle. B S_ B 7) M2F_20G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and ...
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... turn off your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that.../sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. SPEAK+ NC NC PW- A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header.
... turn off your chassis front panel module to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that.../sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. SPEAK+ NC NC PW- A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header.
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... 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. B SS S U __ 3 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports ... optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. F3_ U SSRX1+ 13 GND F_ 11 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND ...
... 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. B SS S U __ 3 10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports ... optional USB bracket. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. F3_ U SSRX1+ 13 GND F_ 11 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND ...
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To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user ...system configuration settings or to factory defaults. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to prevent ...other unexpected results. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to boot. ...
To clear the CMOS values, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user ...system configuration settings or to factory defaults. Inadequately altering the settings may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in system's failure to prevent ...other unexpected results. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to boot. ...
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... show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to...
... show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 1st System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN1 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to...
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.... && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The time format is 13:00:00. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is week (read...
.... && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. The time format is 13:00:00. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is week (read...
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...storage device. && Load Profiles If your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to complete. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the M.2 connector on the motherboard. Or install your power supply to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket 3 Connector," for the configuration tables of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. ...the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you wish to load and then press to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or ...
...storage device. && Load Profiles If your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to complete. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the M.2 connector on the motherboard. Or install your power supply to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket 3 Connector," for the configuration tables of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. ...the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you wish to load and then press to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that you begin, please prepare the following items: •• At least two SATA hard drives or ...
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Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Turn on the motherboard you want to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA3 0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to configure UEFI RAID, follow the ...> drvcfg -s XX XX XXs are listed on the Logical Drive Create Menu. Press to access the RAID setup utility. 1. Steps: 1. C-1. Step 2: Restart your motherboard. When Drv [XX] Ctrl [XX] Lang [eng] appears, enter the following commands at Shell and press : Shell> drvcfg 2. Then move to select UEFI: Built...
Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Turn on the motherboard you want to RAID. To enable RAID for the SATA3 0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to configure UEFI RAID, follow the ...> drvcfg -s XX XX XXs are listed on the Logical Drive Create Menu. Press to access the RAID setup utility. 1. Steps: 1. C-1. Step 2: Restart your motherboard. When Drv [XX] Ctrl [XX] Lang [eng] appears, enter the following commands at Shell and press : Shell> drvcfg 2. Then move to select UEFI: Built...