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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard 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 Setting up...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard 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 Setting up...
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GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x16 x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe ...
GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus x16 x4 PCI Express Bus PCIe ...
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...; When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it 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 remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
...; When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it 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 remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial...
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AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Hardware Installation - 10 - if you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio ... optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX South Bridge: AMD SB950 ...
AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Hardware Installation - 10 - if you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio ... optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices - Support for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX South Bridge: AMD SB950 ...
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...; 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel... System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is ...
...; 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel... System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is ...
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...on the surface 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 peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following ...guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •...
...on the surface 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 peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following ...guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •...
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...marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the...the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the fully locked position. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Hardware Installation - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B....
...marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the...the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the fully locked position. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into their holes. Hardware Installation - 14 - The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. B....
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... because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
... because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow 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...
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...DDR3_1 DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 -... memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design.
...DDR3_1 DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to CPU limitations, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 -... memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design.
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... GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 23 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power...
... GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) - 23 - Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power...
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...are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recom- FMDefinition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND ...5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of a CPU fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V /Speed Control CPU_FAN 3 Sense ...
...are compatible with fan speed control design. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recom- FMDefinition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND ...5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of a CPU fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V /Speed Control CPU_FAN 3 Sense ...
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... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item...
... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item...
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... Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,...stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio,...
... Setup. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable,...stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio,...
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... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent ...Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) x HT Link Voltage Control x NB/PCIe/PLL Voltage Ctrl x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore Auto Auto Auto Auto 1.3250V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD:...
... Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent ...Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) x HT Link Voltage Control x NB/PCIe/PLL Voltage Ctrl x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore Auto Auto Auto Auto 1.3250V Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD:...
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...automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Allows you to manually set to manually set the memory clock as required. Note...: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. Important It is highly recommended that supports this feature. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory ...
...automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). BIOS Setup - 36 - CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Allows you to manually set to manually set the memory clock as required. Note...: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the installed CPU. Important It is highly recommended that supports this feature. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to Manual. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory ...
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DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x ...
DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x 1T/2T Command Timing x CAS# latency x RAS to CAS R/W Delay x Row Precharge Time x ...
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... under the four items above are synchronous to be configurable. Trfc0 for DIMM2, DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Trfc2 for DIMM1, DIMM3...
... under the four items above are synchronous to be configurable. Trfc0 for DIMM2, DIMM4 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the same items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. Trfc2 for DIMM1, DIMM3...
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... are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - CS/ODT Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Addr/Cmd Drive Strength Options...
... are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) - 39 - CS/ODT Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Addr/Cmd Drive Strength Options...
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...PCIe PLL voltage as required. (Default) 0.865V ~ 1.9750V The adjustable range is from 0.865V to 1.9750V. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) 1.325V ~...whether to set the DDR VTT voltage. The adjustable range is from 2.025V to set the CPU PLL voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default)...
...PCIe PLL voltage as required. (Default) 0.865V ~ 1.9750V The adjustable range is from 0.865V to 1.9750V. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) 1.325V ~...whether to set the DDR VTT voltage. The adjustable range is from 2.025V to set the CPU PLL voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. (Default)...
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...C1E function. If not, the C1E function will be disabled. (Default) Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is present only when you install a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will enable the software C1E function. Auto If...-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) x CPU core 4 (Note) x CPU core 5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First...
...C1E function. If not, the C1E function will be disabled. (Default) Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is present only when you install a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will enable the software C1E function. Auto If...-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) x CPU core 4 (Note) x CPU core 5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First...