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... The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-990X-Gaming SLI Motherboard GA-990X-Gaming SLI Feb. 15, 2016 Feb. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
... The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. Motherboard GA-990X-Gaming SLI Motherboard GA-990X-Gaming SLI Feb. 15, 2016 Feb. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved...
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Table of Contents GA-990X-Gaming SLI 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 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 32 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 ...
Table of Contents GA-990X-Gaming SLI 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 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 19 2-1 Startup Screen 20 2-2 M.I.T...20 2-3 System Information 24 2-4 BIOS Features 25 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 30 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 32 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 ...
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... TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30 F_PANEL 55 GA-990X-Gaming SLI motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. (Note) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. The box contents are for reference only...
... TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30 F_PANEL 55 GA-990X-Gaming SLI motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. (Note) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. The box contents are for reference only...
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...; technologies South Bridge: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) HyperTransport HyperTransport™ 3.0 Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support...
...; technologies South Bridge: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2/x1 SSD support) - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) HyperTransport HyperTransport™ 3.0 Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support...
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...-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Recovery 2 - Cloud Station - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10/8.1/7 32-bit/64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Ambient LED -
...-related information without prior notice. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Smart Recovery 2 - Cloud Station - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10/8.1/7 32-bit/64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Ambient LED -
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... latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the surface of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
... latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn on the surface of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive...
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... Card Read the following describes the states of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of the LAN port LEDs. DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is occurring - 10 - Use this port for USB devices. DS/SS - - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
... Card Read the following describes the states of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory module is recommended that memory of the LAN port LEDs. DS/SS - - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is occurring - 10 - Use this port for USB devices. DS/SS - - Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed...
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... configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the headers. 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 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...
... configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the headers. 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 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...
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...;• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. RES- You may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this header. The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Definition Pin No. The LED is on...
...;• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. RES- You may configure the way to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this header. The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. Definition Pin No. The LED is on...
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... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings...
... clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings...
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... Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to determine whether to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function. && C1E Support Allows you to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SVM Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be set the frequency for the installed CPU...
... Frequency Settings && BCLK Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to determine whether to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is highly recommended that supports this function. && C1E Support Allows you to decrease power consumption. (Default: Enabled) && SVM Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be set the frequency for the installed CPU...
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.... (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is displayed according to be configurable. 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 the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to its best performance level. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM Timing...
.... (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is displayed according to be configurable. 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 the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU to its best performance level. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && DRAM Timing...
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... board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan...
... board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan...
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... least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select the operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities...
... least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select the operating system to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities...
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... item is configurable only when Network Stack is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item...
... item is configurable only when Network Stack is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. This item...
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.... (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE RAID Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. Press again when prompted to confirm. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as the first display. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio...
.... (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE RAID Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. Press again when prompted to confirm. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as the first display. && Audio LED Enables or disables the onboard audio...
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... OnChip SATA Type settings. IDE Configures the SATA3 4~SATA3 5 connectors to PATA mode. (Default) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard audio, set this item to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. For a USB DAC that has independent power, set...
... OnChip SATA Type settings. IDE Configures the SATA3 4~SATA3 5 connectors to PATA mode. (Default) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of using the onboard audio, set this item to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of connected USB mass storage devices. For a USB DAC that has independent power, set...
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... model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drives. Then connect the power connectors from your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the device you can select Select File in the M.2 connector on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that you to select a device to boot immediately. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this function to load the BIOS settings...
... model and capacity). (Note 2) •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to the hard drives. Then connect the power connectors from your computer Connect the SATA signal cables to SATA hard drives and the SATA ports on the device you can select Select File in the M.2 connector on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that you to select a device to boot immediately. && Load Optimized Defaults Press on this function to load the BIOS settings...
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... 0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." If you have and the BIOS version. Refer to complete. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Use the up or down arrow key to enter the boot device configuration menu. Then move to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in sequence. appears, press to begin creating the RAID array or to Basic Setting and press . Press to access the RAID setup utility. 1. Steps: 1. Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is the first screen...
... 0/1/2/3 connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals." If you have and the BIOS version. Refer to complete. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10/8.1 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Use the up or down arrow key to enter the boot device configuration menu. Then move to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in sequence. appears, press to begin creating the RAID array or to Basic Setting and press . Press to access the RAID setup utility. 1. Steps: 1. Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is the first screen...
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... key to move to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation. Steps: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8\AHCI\W864A For Windows 7, browse to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to configure a RAID array. Step 4: When a screen appears, select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver...
... key to move to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation. Steps: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8\AHCI\W864A For Windows 7, browse to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to configure a RAID array. Step 4: When a screen appears, select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to install the operating system. C-2. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver...