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... BIOS Setup to two IDE devices. Installing an Optical Drive 6-2 Install your optical drives, such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. PCI Express Graphics Card •• Before purchasing an expansion card, check the length of the card, making sure it can connect up to set the hard drive boot sequence. - 3 - Step 6 Installing IDE and SATA Devices 6-1 Install your IDE and SATA hard drives. Prior to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on your case. •• Make sure that supports your card and remove the slot...
... BIOS Setup to two IDE devices. Installing an Optical Drive 6-2 Install your optical drives, such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. PCI Express Graphics Card •• Before purchasing an expansion card, check the length of the card, making sure it can connect up to set the hard drive boot sequence. - 3 - Step 6 Installing IDE and SATA Devices 6-1 Install your IDE and SATA hard drives. Prior to installation, check the jumper settings (master and slave) on your case. •• Make sure that supports your card and remove the slot...
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...: Reset Switch CI: Chassis Intrusion Header (Note) The pin assignments for the actual pin assignments. Step 8 Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power switch, etc.) from the case to the front panel header (F_PANEL) on the system, and install all required software. - 4 - Then connect the power, turn on the motherboard. English Step 7 Connecting Cables to Internal Connectors 7-1 Connect cables to internal connectors and headers on the motherboard, including IDE/SATA connectors, and front panel audio, USB, IEEE...
...: Reset Switch CI: Chassis Intrusion Header (Note) The pin assignments for the actual pin assignments. Step 8 Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of power indicator, hard drive activity indicator, speakers, reset switch, power switch, etc.) from the case to the front panel header (F_PANEL) on the system, and install all required software. - 4 - Then connect the power, turn on the motherboard. English Step 7 Connecting Cables to Internal Connectors 7-1 Connect cables to internal connectors and headers on the motherboard, including IDE/SATA connectors, and front panel audio, USB, IEEE...
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......6 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 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 AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33...
......6 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 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 AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33...
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... the PCIEX16_1 slot; When PCIEX8 is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek® ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD AM3+ FX processors - if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
... the PCIEX16_1 slot; When PCIEX8 is to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek® ALC1150 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD AM3+ FX processors - if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards, it in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running...
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... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with...
... that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with...
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...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card...
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... the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected. A power supply with your system has more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - The following table shows the recommended configurations with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. Browse to the manual of graphics cards.) (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Procedure and driver screen for the power...
... the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected. A power supply with your system has more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - The following table shows the recommended configurations with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCI Express x16 slots. Browse to the manual of graphics cards.) (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Procedure and driver screen for the power...
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.../PWR_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
.../PWR_FAN: Pin No. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to prevent your CPU and system from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Plug in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off. Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date...
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... alter the default settings (unless you need to) to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...
... alter the default settings (unless you need to) to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the...
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...adjusted according to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 40 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD Application Power Management) (Note 1) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of cores available depends on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt...
...adjusted according to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 40 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD Application Power Management) (Note 1) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of cores available depends on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt...
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...used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM...
...used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM...
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... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. This item is required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password...
... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. This item is required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you can set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password...
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... SATA Type (SATA3 0~SATA3 3 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to RAID mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) - 49 - Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets...
... SATA Type (SATA3 0~SATA3 3 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to RAID mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) - 49 - Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) PCIe 2 Slot Sets...
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... USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. Set this item to Disabled. && Onboard GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9172 chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller...
... USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Disabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of connected USB mass storage devices. Set this item to Disabled. && Onboard GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9172 chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller...
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... of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. `` Marvell SATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell® 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup - 52...
... of the two SATA ports. IDE Mode Disables RAID for the SATA controllers and configures the SATA controllers to IDE mode. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. `` Marvell SATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9172 Chip, GSATA3 6 and GSATA3 7 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell® 88SE9172 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup - 52...
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...Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system (Note 2) RAID 10 ≥4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the SATA hard drive and the other end to AHCI or RAID mode. - 57 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •...
...Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system (Note 2) RAID 10 ≥4 (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the SATA hard drive and the other end to AHCI or RAID mode. - 57 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •...
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... the key. RAID Utility (C) 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [Rev. 1.0.0.45] + Logical Drive Create Menu - Read Policy : - Use the up or down arrow key to select the hard drive to complete. Ld Max Size - Press to be marked with [X]. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) The selected hard drives will appear. Setcor Size (Bytes) : - Hitachi HDT721032SLA360 - When the message "Are You Sure To Create Logical Drive?" Gigabyte Boundary : - Step 5: Usable hard drives are listed on Start To...
... the key. RAID Utility (C) 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [Rev. 1.0.0.45] + Logical Drive Create Menu - Read Policy : - Use the up or down arrow key to select the hard drive to complete. Ld Max Size - Press to be marked with [X]. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) The selected hard drives will appear. Setcor Size (Bytes) : - Hitachi HDT721032SLA360 - When the message "Are You Sure To Create Logical Drive?" Gigabyte Boundary : - Step 5: Usable hard drives are listed on Start To...
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... SATA controller controls the onboard GSATA3 6/7 connectors and eSATA connectors on your power supply to RAID Mode. (Figure 1). B. Figure 1 The first GSATA Controller item controls the "GSATA3 6" and "GSATA3 7" connectors. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Step 1: Turn on the back panel. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 67 - The second GSATA Controller item controls the eSATA connectors on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the back panel. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for...
... SATA controller controls the onboard GSATA3 6/7 connectors and eSATA connectors on your power supply to RAID Mode. (Figure 1). B. Figure 1 The first GSATA Controller item controls the "GSATA3 6" and "GSATA3 7" connectors. Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Step 1: Turn on the back panel. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 67 - The second GSATA Controller item controls the eSATA connectors on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the back panel. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for...
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... Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : 990FXA-UD5 R5 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 12/29/2014 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L3206E 4MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to execute. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
... Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : 990FXA-UD5 R5 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 12/29/2014 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L3206E 4MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to execute. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
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... your question. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is unable to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail.
... your question. END If the procedure above is verified and solved. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is verified and solved. The problem is unable to see if the device works successfully). No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail.