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... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to...
... the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GP-DS4H 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...an ATI CrossFireXTM System 21 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GP-DS4H 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...an ATI CrossFireXTM System 21 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 45 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 47 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 55...
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... 62 3-3 Driver CD Information 62 3-4 Hardware Information 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 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
... 62 3-3 Driver CD Information 62 3-4 Hardware Information 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 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller...
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PWR_FAN ATX GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN VGA DVI ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 HDMI OPTICAL 1394 USB LAN USB F_AUDIO DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 IDE AUDIO RTL 8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 AMD 790GX SidePort Memory CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCIEX1_3 CLR_CMOS PCIEX8_1 PCI1 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI2 COM FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB4 F_USB3 GA-MA790GP-DS4H AMD SB750 M_BIOS B_ BIOS TSB43AB23 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 F_1394_1F_1394_2 CI LPT SATA2_5 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_4 PWR_LED SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 - 7 -
PWR_FAN ATX GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN VGA DVI ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 HDMI OPTICAL 1394 USB LAN USB F_AUDIO DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 IDE AUDIO RTL 8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 AMD 790GX SidePort Memory CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCIEX1_3 CLR_CMOS PCIEX8_1 PCI1 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI2 COM FDD F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB4 F_USB3 GA-MA790GP-DS4H AMD SB750 M_BIOS B_ BIOS TSB43AB23 SATA2_2 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 F_1394_1F_1394_2 CI LPT SATA2_5 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_4 PWR_LED SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN1 - 7 -
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... x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI Bus Dual BIOS TSB43AB23 AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB750 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE...
... x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN PCI Bus Dual BIOS TSB43AB23 AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 1) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB750 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE...
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... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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... slot will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for... EasyTune (Note 7) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30....
... slot will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 - Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for... EasyTune (Note 7) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30....
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth... -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • ... DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same ...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth... -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is recommended that you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • ... DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same ...
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... slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with your card. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion...
... slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with your card. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion...
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...to enter the Catalyst Control Center. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 20 - This section give instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the... motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Before you must install AMD chipset driver...
...to enter the Catalyst Control Center. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Driver Installation and Setup Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Installing Chipset Drivers. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 20 - This section give instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in the... motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. Before you must install AMD chipset driver...
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We recommend a power supply that came with a single PCIe x16 graphics card and then go to BIOS Setup to set Init Display First to complete the configuration. - 21 - BIOS Settings: Before configuring your system for enabling CrossFireX may slightly differ by graphics cards. From the ATI ...exact power requirements depend on the two cards. (Note: Procedure for CrossFire X, make sure to set Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features in BIOS Setup to PEG first. (Start your system with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX.) Step 3: Connect your LCD...
We recommend a power supply that came with a single PCIe x16 graphics card and then go to BIOS Setup to set Init Display First to complete the configuration. - 21 - BIOS Settings: Before configuring your system for enabling CrossFireX may slightly differ by graphics cards. From the ATI ...exact power requirements depend on the two cards. (Note: Procedure for CrossFire X, make sure to set Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features in BIOS Setup to PEG first. (Start your system with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX.) Step 3: Connect your LCD...
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... the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 22 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the...
... the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 22 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the...
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...and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software...-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 24 - Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B.
...and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for more information) • Playback software...-DVD Blu-ray Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 24 - Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B.
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... positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 29 - Plug in S1 sleep state. Danger of explosion if the battery is on...
... positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 29 - Plug in S1 sleep state. Danger of explosion if the battery is on...
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... chassis front panel. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 30 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ NC RES+ RESHD- You may issue beeps...state or powered off when the system is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments...
... chassis front panel. The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to indicate the problem. The system reports system startup status by chassis. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 30 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ NC RES+ RESHD- You may issue beeps...state or powered off when the system is detected at system startup. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments...
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... two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 35 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper...
... two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 35 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.... • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. Hardware Installation 21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper...
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...or to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. When the power is turned off, the battery on . 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you...
...or to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the BIOS Setup program. When the power is turned off, the battery on . 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you...
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...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/15/2008-RS780D-SB750-6A66AG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...POST Screen Press the key to accept. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 38 - The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The system will still be used for one time only. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) ...
...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup /Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/15/2008-RS780D-SB750-6A66AG0BC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : ...POST Screen Press the key to accept. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 38 - The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The system will still be used for one time only. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) ...
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... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar 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...
... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar 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...
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...Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (...to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive...
...Configurations Use this menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (...to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive...