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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD7 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 Setup...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD7 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD7 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 Setup...
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GA-990FXA-UD7 Motherboard Block Diagram 4 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 2 PCI Express x4 AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz or Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 x8 x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Switch x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Etron Marvell EJ168 88SE9172 AMD 990FX 2 USB...
GA-990FXA-UD7 Motherboard Block Diagram 4 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) 2 PCI Express x4 AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz or Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 x8 x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Switch x4 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 Etron Marvell EJ168 88SE9172 AMD 990FX 2 USB...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are connected. • To prevent damage to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a result of...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are connected. • To prevent damage to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a result of...
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...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 South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets ...installed, be sure to install it is recommended that you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
...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 South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets ...installed, be sure to install it is recommended that you must install an AMD AM3+ CPU first. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...
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... (denoted by a small triangle) of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of... CPU - 13 - 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.
... (denoted by a small triangle) of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. age of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of... CPU - 13 - 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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... sure that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips...
... sure that you install them in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips...
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...top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the ...install your fingers on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place...
...top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the ...install your fingers on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place...
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... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of the and keys...
... CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of the and keys...
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...) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR VT... board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 ...
...) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage Control x DDR VT... board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 ...
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... BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to manually set to X8.00. (Note) This item is set to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Allows you to alter the North... CPU being used . HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Auto (default) ...
... BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to manually set to X8.00. (Note) This item is set to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Allows you to alter the North... CPU being used . HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this feature. Auto (default) ...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup 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 Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr...
... F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup 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 Minimum RAS Active Time x TwTr...
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... Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. RAS to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T. **DCTs Drive Strength** ProcOdt(ohms) Options are: Auto (default), 240, 120,...: Auto (default), 4T~7T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are synchronous to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are...
... Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. RAS to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T. **DCTs Drive Strength** ProcOdt(ohms) Options are: Auto (default), 240, 120,...: Auto (default), 4T~7T. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are synchronous to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Precharge Time Options are...
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...2T, 1T. CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 1T. 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) - 41 - CS/ODT Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default...power down mode when the CKE pin is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. CKE Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay ...
...2T, 1T. CKE Setup Time Options are : Auto (default), 1/2T, 1T. 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) - 41 - CS/ODT Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default...power down mode when the CKE pin is closed. (Default: Disabled) Memclock tri-stating Determines whether to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving. CKE Fine Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0/64~31/64. Addr/Cmd Fine Delay ...
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... CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the HT Link voltage. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 2.135V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 2.025V ~ 3.135V The adjustable range is from 2.025V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU... the BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the DDR VTT voltage. BIOS Setup - 42 - Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as ...
... CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the HT Link voltage. Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to 2.135V. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) 2.025V ~ 3.135V The adjustable range is from 2.025V to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU... the BIOS automatically set the CPU voltage. DRAM Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the DDR VTT voltage. BIOS Setup - 42 - Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as ...
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... Channel 4 Slave } IDE Channel 6 Master } IDE Channel 6 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... Channel 4 Slave } IDE Channel 6 Master } IDE Channel 6 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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... for the MS-DOS operating system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. BIOS Setup - 44 - Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will... stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of extended...
... for the MS-DOS operating system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. BIOS Setup - 44 - Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will... stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of extended...
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... AC power, or the settings may not be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to turn on upon the return of Month): Turn on the system at least 1A on the system. Any KEY Press any...
... AC power, or the settings may not be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a PS/2 mouse wake-up signal from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to turn on upon the return of Month): Turn on the system at least 1A on the system. Any KEY Press any...
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..., Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn 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. •...
..., Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn 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. •...
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...do overclock/overvoltage in Advanced mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the next reboot to allow the system...tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only 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 ...
...do overclock/overvoltage in Advanced mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be changed linearly based on the next reboot to allow the system...tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only 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 ...
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... an Internet-connected browser to log in to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. B. For Windows XP, be able to the Cloud OC server. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via virtually...
... an Internet-connected browser to log in to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. B. For Windows XP, be able to the Cloud OC server. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via virtually...