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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 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 Enabling the ATI...
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 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 Enabling the ATI...
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... install it in the PCIEX_116 slot. Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 2) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 2 ) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 x8 x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express...
... install it in the PCIEX_116 slot. Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 2) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 2 ) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 x8 x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express...
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... touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container...
... touching any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container...
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.../ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 790GX South Bridge: AMD SB750 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to...SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE...
.../ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 790GX South Bridge: AMD SB750 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to...SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE...
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... x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ... chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature 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-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header ... chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2...
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GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth ... system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) For optimum performance, if only... x8 mode. (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported ...
GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth ... system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) For optimum performance, if only... x8 mode. (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported ...
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Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • Apply an...
Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU socket and the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • Apply an...
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... and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into their holes. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to...
... and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Do not force the CPU into their holes. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to...
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... lug on the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the ...picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing ...
... lug on the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the ...picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing ...
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... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS... from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3...
... mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS... from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR2_1, DDR2_3 Channel 1: DDR2_2, DDR2_4 Dual Channel Memory ConfigurationsTable DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3...
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... B. Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size ( refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS... Non-protected contents HD-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 - A.
... B. Playback of UMA Frame Buffer Size ( refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows the supported dual display configurations. The table below . • CPU: AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (4200+ or above) • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR2 800 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS... Non-protected contents HD-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 - A.
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... the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (5 00W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4pin 12V)... 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12 pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pinATX) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 26 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4...
... the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (5 00W or greater). Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4pin 12V)... 24 Definition 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 2x12 pinATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pinATX) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 26 - The power connector possesses a foolproof design. When using a power supply providing a 2x2 12V and a 2x10 power connector. 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4...
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...the cabling according to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). When connecting ... - 2 1 Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. Most ...
...the cabling according to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). When connecting ... - 2 1 Hardware Installation Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the connector. Most ...
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... 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 Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu...
... 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 Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu...
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... that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated... clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system...
... that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SA TA, USB, integrated... clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to the system...
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... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control NorthBridge Volt Control DDR2 Voltage Control CPU NB VID Control (µù) ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 650 [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged...
... to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately alter ing the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright... DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control NorthBridge Volt Control DDR2 Voltage Control CPU NB VID Control (µù) ******** [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 1800Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Disabled] 650 [Auto] DDR 533 [Unganged...
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... This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to standard 100...DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is enabled. (Default: 650...
... This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. X2.66 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~1 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to standard 100...DDR 667 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. DCTs Mode (Note) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is enabled. (Default: 650...
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...Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the CPU North Bridge voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) SouthBridge Volt Control Allows ...CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is present only if you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. GA-MA790GP-DS4H...
...Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to set the CPU North Bridge voltage. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) SouthBridge Volt Control Allows ...CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set memory voltage. The adjustable range is present only if you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. GA-MA790GP-DS4H...
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...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. - 47 - UMA+SidePort Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory...
...: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for example, will use only this feature. - 47 - UMA+SidePort Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory...
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...a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you install a CPU that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 48 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as ...CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE...
...a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you install a CPU that appears off (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 48 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as ...CPU clock and VIA to reduce heat output from the installed hard drives. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE...