Manual
Page 3
... the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means without prior notice. Check...
... the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. No part of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in any means without prior notice. Check...
Manual
Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 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 ... Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 42 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 44 2-6 Power Management Setup 49 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard Layout 7 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 ... Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 42 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 44 2-6 Power Management Setup 49 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-8 PC Health Status...
Manual
Page 5
... 63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77... 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB600 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making...
... 63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77... 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB600 SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making...
Manual
Page 7
... 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 Backup BIOS CI SATAII1 SATAII0 SATAII3 SATAII2 GIGABYTE SATA2 F_USB2 Main IT8718 BIOS SYS_FAN1 PWR_LED LPT F_PANEL...
... 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 Backup BIOS CI SATAII1 SATAII0 SATAII3 SATAII2 GIGABYTE SATA2 F_USB2 Main IT8718 BIOS SYS_FAN1 PWR_LED LPT F_PANEL...
Manual
Page 8
... Express x1 RJ45 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111B RTL8111B x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 x 2 AMD 790FX AMD SB600 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS...
... Express x1 RJ45 LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111B RTL8111B x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 x 2 AMD 790FX AMD SB600 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC Dual BIOS ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 10 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS...
Manual
Page 12
... Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/Chipset/PCIE/FSB/HTT/ HTR) allow you install. (Note 6) Available functions in Easytune may differ by 0.05V... ECC is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you to: - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 200 MHz to : - GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 -
... Support for EasyTune (Note 6) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/Chipset/PCIE/FSB/HTT/ HTR) allow you install. (Note 6) Available functions in Easytune may differ by 0.05V... ECC is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you to: - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 200 MHz to : - GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 -
Manual
Page 16
...(Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16...install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory ...
...(Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16...install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory ...
Manual
Page 18
...chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your... expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. ...
...chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your... expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. ...
Manual
Page 29
When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2...; MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator on ...
When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to indicate the problem. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2...; MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System Status LED Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power status indicator on ...
Manual
Page 33
... - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder...
... - Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder...
Manual
Page 34
...computer, be sure to factory defaults. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
...computer, be sure to factory defaults. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the jumper. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to...
Manual
Page 35
... description. • It is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. 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 operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you ...
... description. • It is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program. 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 operating system. • @BIOS is potentially risky, if you ...
Manual
Page 36
... device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - English 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear...
... device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To exit Boot Menu, press . Note: The setting in Boot Menu. Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - English 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear...
Manual
Page 37
...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as usual, select the ...General Help) of the function keys Move cursor to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of...
...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as usual, select the ...General Help) of the function keys Move cursor to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of...
Manual
Page 38
... out this menu to make changes in effect. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation ... configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - English The Functions of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings...
... out this menu to make changes in effect. An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to the confirmation ... configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - English The Functions of your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings...
Manual
Page 39
Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. BIOS Setup Time Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features ...
Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. BIOS Setup Time Sets the system time. is week (read-only), month, date and year. The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m. English 2-3 Standard CMOS Features ...
Manual
Page 40
...for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to... Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - English IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the...
...for faster system startup. Extended IDE Drive Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to... Channel 2, 3, 4, 5 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to selects the type of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - English IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the...
Manual
Page 41
Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. BIOS Setup All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy...you to determine whether the system will stop. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS ...operating system. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The...
Typically, 640 KB will not stop for any error. BIOS Setup All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy...you to determine whether the system will stop. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS ...operating system. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The...
Manual
Page 42
..., USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots...
..., USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots...
Manual
Page 43
... off (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. BIOS Setup This feature allows your hard drive. PEG3 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIE_16_B slot as the first display. - 43 - English HDD...
... off (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card. BIOS Setup This feature allows your hard drive. PEG3 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIE_16_B slot as the first display. - 43 - English HDD...