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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 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 Installing the SATA...
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 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 Installing the SATA...
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... 4 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x 16 Bus LAN 1 PCI 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...
... 4 PCI Express x8 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express x 16 Bus LAN 1 PCI 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...
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...: AMD SB600 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of 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 Support for DTS (dts NEO... 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
...: AMD SB600 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of 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 Support for DTS (dts NEO... 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
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... voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V with 0.05V increment - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.40V with 0.05V increment - Adjust HT Link frequency - GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz with 0.05V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/HT Link/...; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used . (Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is supported will be sure to install it/them...
... voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V with 0.05V increment - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.40V with 0.05V increment - Adjust HT Link frequency - GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust CPU host frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz with 0.05V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/HT Link/...; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used . (Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is supported will be sure to install it/them...
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... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one... Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU socket and the CPU. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one... Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2 CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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... Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for ...before installing the memory to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 ...
... Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for ...before installing the memory to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before you install them in the DDRII_1 and DDRII_2 sockets. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 ...
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... Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the picture ...the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in one direction. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer ...
... Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the picture ...the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in one direction. Hardware Installation Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer ...
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First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to make...CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults ...
First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to make...CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults ...
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...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU...
...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU...
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...Allows you to determine whether the system will stop. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Extended... Memory The amount of extended memory. - 41 - No Errors All Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Memory These fields are read-only and are...
...Allows you to determine whether the system will stop. Typically, 640 KB will not stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup Base Memory Also called conventional memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. Extended... Memory The amount of extended memory. - 41 - No Errors All Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Memory These fields are read-only and are...
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...Double click on left button on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Power-On by a wake-up to 5 characters and then press to Password. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. (Default: Disabled)...you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. (Note) Supported on the system. Disabled Disables this item. Memory The system returns to be turned on the system, enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to its last ...
...Double click on left button on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Power-On by a wake-up to 5 characters and then press to Password. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. (Default: Disabled)...you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. (Note) Supported on the system. Disabled Disables this item. Memory The system returns to be turned on the system, enter the password and press . Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to its last ...
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... settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU...
... settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU...
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...allows all voltage control items below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. (Default) DDR 533 DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. BIOS Setup Auto (default) allows BIOS to DDR 667. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or ...disables the control of CPU host clock. Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Important It is set to Manual. Sets HT Link Frequency to 800 MHz. Auto 200 MHz ...
...allows all voltage control items below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 400. (Default) DDR 533 DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. BIOS Setup Auto (default) allows BIOS to DDR 667. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or ...disables the control of CPU host clock. Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Important It is set to Manual. Sets HT Link Frequency to 800 MHz. Auto 200 MHz ...
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Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.50V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V at 0.05V increment. - 57 - Normal Supplies the Hyper Transport Receive voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.40V ...the normal operating voltage of the CPU. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set PCIe ...
Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.50V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V at 0.05V increment. - 57 - Normal Supplies the Hyper Transport Receive voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.40V ...the normal operating voltage of the CPU. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set memory voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU Voltage Control Allows you to to set PCIe ...
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... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Before You Begin...
... SATA connectors, the hard drive on the amount of data). • It is recommended to back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Before You Begin...
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...tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. C.I.A./M.I .B. GO 6. Display Area 8. and M.I .B. 3. Function LEDs...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance ...
...tool, lets you do overclock and overvoltage in Windows environment, eliminating the need to enter the BIOS Setup program. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. C.I.A./M.I .B. GO 6. Display Area 8. and M.I .B. 3. Function LEDs...button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance ...
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Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to Computer. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. •...; The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Follow the steps below to enable the ...
Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose Properties. Under Space to reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to Computer. GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. •...; The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Follow the steps below to enable the ...
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Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to Select Option [ Keys Available] Figure 3 [ESC] Exit - 79 - No ...
Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to Select Option [ Keys Available] Figure 3 [ESC] Exit - 79 - No ...
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...In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to see ...detailed information about the selected hard drive. - 85 - GIGABYTE Technology Corp. English C. Press + to execute and press . Appendix After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration.
...In the main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to highlight through choices in the Main Menu block. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to see ...detailed information about the selected hard drive. - 85 - GIGABYTE Technology Corp. English C. Press + to execute and press . Appendix After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration.