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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...
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...
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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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... 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 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 Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a...
... 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 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 Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE 1394a...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap...
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... 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 ...memory support list.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for 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...
... 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 ...memory support list.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby® Home Theater (Note 3) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for 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...
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...Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1..., if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to x8 mode. (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub ...the CPU/system fan speed control function is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 -
...Note 1) Due to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1..., if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be sure to x8 mode. (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub ...the CPU/system fan speed control function is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 -
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... the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does...
... the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does...
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...GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory...two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - A memory ...
...GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory...two memory sockets as following guidelines before installing the memory to be installed, it is recommended that you install them in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - A memory ...
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... both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard....indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and...
... both ends of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard....indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and...
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... + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. 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 Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size ( refer to the recommended system... 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 -
... + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. 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 Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size ( refer to the recommended system... 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 -
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... in effect. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - It allows you to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the system and BIOS Setup. First select the profile you wish ... to BIOS This function allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the ...
... in effect. A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - It allows you to the system and BIOS Setup. Pressing to the system and BIOS Setup. First select the profile you wish ... to BIOS This function allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the ...
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... and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 41 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control NorthBridge Volt...
... and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this feature. - 41 - 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) ` DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control SouthBridge Volt Control SidePort Mem Volt Control NorthBridge Volt...
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...to manually set the memory clock as required. Important It is enabled. (Default: 650) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 200 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is highly recommended that supports this feature. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 ...- The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock.
...to manually set the memory clock as required. Important It is enabled. (Default: 650) Set Memory Clock Determines whether to 200 MHz. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is highly recommended that supports this feature. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 ...- The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock.
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...reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 44 - NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set memory voltage. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the SidePort... adjustable range is present only if you to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. SidePort Mem...
...reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 44 - NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set memory voltage. DDR2 Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the SidePort... adjustable range is present only if you to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the SidePort memory voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. SidePort Mem...
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... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
... 3 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 511M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized...
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...Memory The amount of heads. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Drive A Number of cylinders. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA790GP-DS4H...access mode. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Options are : Disabled (...
...Memory The amount of heads. If you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to None. Cylinder Number of sectors. Sector Drive A Number of cylinders. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-MA790GP-DS4H...access mode. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Options are : Disabled (...
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... only if you to determine whether to which port the display device is the total amount of the onboard VGA output from the system memory. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for example, will use only this feature. - 47 - Options are: Auto (default...Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. MS-DOS, for output, depending on to allocate memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory and SidePort memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. ...
... only if you to determine whether to which port the display device is the total amount of the onboard VGA output from the system memory. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for example, will use only this feature. - 47 - Options are: Auto (default...Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. MS-DOS, for output, depending on to allocate memory for the onboard graphics controller from the system memory and SidePort memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. ...
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.... Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at least 1A on the system. Any KEY Press any key on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on the keyboard to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables... will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by Alarm Determines whether to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 54 - Note: To use this item. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) ...
.... Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at least 1A on the system. Any KEY Press any key on a specific day in a month. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on the keyboard to clear the password settings. Disabled Disables... will be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by Alarm Determines whether to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 54 - Note: To use this item. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) ...
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... and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are not supported. System Requirements: • AMD platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... and SATA hard drives and restore it . When hard drives are not supported. System Requirements: • AMD platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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... 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...EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. Help 11. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 74 - Exit/Minimize 12. GO 6. Function LEDs 9. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the ...
... 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...EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE/ GRAPHICS 7. Help 11. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 74 - Exit/Minimize 12. GO 6. Function LEDs 9. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the ...