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...notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No....with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are subject to GIGABYTE's website. • The box contents above are for reference only. Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge ...
...notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No....with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are subject to GIGABYTE's website. • The box contents above are for reference only. Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge ...
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... - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX ... 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for ...
... - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX ... 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for ...
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Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin ... and dam- Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin ... and dam- Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on the...
... the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on the...
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...Graphics Card Driver To Enable CrossFireX Function: After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of the two cards. System Requirements - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards... the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards. Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A power supply with sufficient power ...
...Graphics Card Driver To Enable CrossFireX Function: After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on top of the two cards. System Requirements - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards... the power requirement) B. Hardware Installation Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of your graphics cards. Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A power supply with sufficient power ...
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...the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measureamuedntiomomduolde(uXl5e8)A,-OreCf)er to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition Pin No. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio...or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to activate AC'97 functionality via ...
...the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measureamuedntiomomduolde(uXl5e8)A,-OreCf)er to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition Pin No. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio...or even damage it. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to activate AC'97 functionality via ...
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... read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. Away Mode allows the system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Slot PEG PEG1 PEG2 PEG3...
... read/write errors of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. This feature allows your hard drive. Away Mode allows the system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Slot PEG PEG1 PEG2 PEG3...
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... your system to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on 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. • RAID drives are not supported...
... your system to the first and third SATA connectors, the hard drive on 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. • RAID drives are not supported...
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... best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. 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 monitor... core clock and memory clock for the settings to take effect or click Default to restore to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that the item is not configurable or the function is an easy-...
... best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. 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 monitor... core clock and memory clock for the settings to take effect or click Default to restore to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. You can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that the item is not configurable or the function is an easy-...
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... + to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: Make sure your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the...: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 102 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, ...
... + to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? A: Make sure your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Windows XP only) A: Step 1: First, make sure the...: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 102 - Q: In the BIOS Setup program, ...
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...cable and the 12V power cable. The problem is verified and solved. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Make sure the graphics card is verified and solved. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to the ...A (Continued...) - 103 - Yes The problem is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. Insert the graphics card. START Turn off the power. No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the CPU. Is the power connector of the ...
...cable and the 12V power cable. The problem is verified and solved. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Make sure the graphics card is verified and solved. 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to the ...A (Continued...) - 103 - Yes The problem is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. Insert the graphics card. START Turn off the power. No Check if the CPU cooler is installed properly on the CPU. Is the power connector of the ...
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... your question. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Appendix - 104 - No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff...
... your question. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. Appendix - 104 - No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Yes Reinstall the operating system. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Our customer service staff...