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... KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X CPU_FAN Socket AM2 COMA COAXIAL ATX V1394 USB_LAN1 PWR_FAN USB_LAN2 USB_ESATA GA-MA790FX-DQ6 AUDIO RTL8111B F_AUDIO RTL8111B PCIE_1 PCIE_16_A NB_FAN GIGABYTE SATA2 PCIE_8_A SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_8_B CD_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIE_16_B TSB43AB23 PCI1 PCI2 F2_1394 SYS_FAN2 AMD 790FX DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE FDD CLR_CMOS AMD SB600 BATTERY ...
... KB_MS OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X CPU_FAN Socket AM2 COMA COAXIAL ATX V1394 USB_LAN1 PWR_FAN USB_LAN2 USB_ESATA GA-MA790FX-DQ6 AUDIO RTL8111B F_AUDIO RTL8111B PCIE_1 PCIE_16_A NB_FAN GIGABYTE SATA2 PCIE_8_A SPDIF_IN CODEC PCIE_8_B CD_IN SPDIF_OUT PCIE_16_B TSB43AB23 PCI1 PCI2 F2_1394 SYS_FAN2 AMD 790FX DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 IDE FDD CLR_CMOS AMD SB600 BATTERY ...
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...system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...x eSATA 3Gb/s ports on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 2 x GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII_1, GSATAII_2) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support ...
...system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory (Note 3) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel ...x eSATA 3Gb/s ports on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 2 x GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII_1, GSATAII_2) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support ...
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... Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that memory of... from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
... Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that memory of... from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance.
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... line out jack. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Refer to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use the port to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this jack. English eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip conforms...
... line out jack. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Refer to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use the port to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this jack. English eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip conforms...
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... a RAID array. The LED is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
... a RAID array. The LED is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
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GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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...is Dual BIOSTM? With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download...unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA790FX-DQ6 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2...
...is Dual BIOSTM? With Q-Flash you to update the BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Restart the system. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download...unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. Additionally, this motherboard features the Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for GA-MA790FX-DQ6 D28 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2...
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... Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click ... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an unbootable system. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. MA79FXDQ6. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result...
... Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click ... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 2: In the Open dialog box, select All Files (*.*) in an unbootable system. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. MA79FXDQ6. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result...
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... LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: Gigabyte Boundary: 64 KB ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments] ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available] ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 80 - LD No [ Define...
... LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: Gigabyte Boundary: 64 KB ON Fast Init: OFF Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments] ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capacity (MB) 80026 80026 Assignment N N [K] Up [L] Down [ Keys Available] ] [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option Figure 5 [Ctrl-Y] Save GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 80 - LD No [ Define...
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...-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD - Steps: 1. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Data striped for performance Data mirrored for redundancy Data concatenated for creating an array (Figure 6). PCIE-to be special characters) and...Switch RAID Level GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 - 86 - [ESC]-Abort English Create a RAID Array: In the main screen, press on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then press to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), or JBOD (Figure 6). GIGABYTE Technology Corp....
...-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD - Steps: 1. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Data striped for performance Data mirrored for redundancy Data concatenated for creating an array (Figure 6). PCIE-to be special characters) and...Switch RAID Level GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 - 86 - [ESC]-Abort English Create a RAID Array: In the main screen, press on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then press to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), or JBOD (Figure 6). GIGABYTE Technology Corp....
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... 0-Stripe Status: Normal 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select RAID [ENTER]-Detail Figure 10 [ESC]-Exit GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 - GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List ...block (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. English When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the...
... 0-Stripe Status: Normal 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select RAID [ENTER]-Detail Figure 10 [ESC]-Exit GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 - GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List ...block (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. English When finished, the new RAID array will appear in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the...
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...: D:\>). Without the driver, the hard drive may load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk directly during the OS installation process. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard Figure 3 - 90 - Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in Figure 2. Press after each command (Figure ...bit) operating system or 4) SB600 SATA(Vista) for Windows Vista. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select 1) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver(x86) for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver(x64) for Windows 64-bit. Your system will open similar to ...
...: D:\>). Without the driver, the hard drive may load the SATA RAID driver from the motherboard driver disk directly during the OS installation process. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard Figure 3 - 90 - Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver disk in Figure 2. Press after each command (Figure ...bit) operating system or 4) SB600 SATA(Vista) for Windows Vista. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select 1) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver(x86) for Windows 32-bit operating system or 2) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver(x64) for Windows 64-bit. Your system will open similar to ...
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Figure 14 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 15). Figure 15 GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - English Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 14 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next.
Figure 14 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 15). Figure 15 GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - English Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 14 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next.
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... in recycling, reusing in this text. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to develop products that do not use of our natural resources...environment. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers for RoHS (Restriction of properly. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose.
... in recycling, reusing in this text. Contravention will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by GIGABYTE. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to develop products that do not use of our natural resources...environment. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be taken to the waste collection centers for RoHS (Restriction of properly. The parts and components have not intended to meet RoHS requirement. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose.
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...http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 116 - in the language list on the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...Co., Ltd. in POLAND WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www....
...http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 116 - in the language list on the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY ...Co., Ltd. in POLAND WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www....