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GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA790GP4H-1001R
GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD AthlonTM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM processor/AMD SempronTM X2 processor/ AMD SempronTM processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA790GP4H-1001R
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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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... one PCI Express graphics card is not supported. 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...
... one PCI Express graphics card is not supported. 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...
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...61559; Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD Phenom TM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM ... 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.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 10 -
...61559; Storage Interface IEEE 1394 USB Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors: AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD Phenom TM X4 processor/ AMD PhenomTM X3 processor/AMD Athlon TM X2 processor/ AMD AthlonTM ... 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.) 128MB DDR3 SidePort memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 10 -
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Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug .... 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • Apply an even and thin layer of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency...
Locate the pin one of the CPU. Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug .... 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. • Apply an even and thin layer of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - 13 - If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be set the frequency...
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... when Set Memory Clock is present only if you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you use an AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. Auto (default) allows BIOS to X2.66. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking....00. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. When you to DDR 400. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 -
... when Set Memory Clock is present only if you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. Memory Controller Freq. (Note) Allows you use an AM2+ CPU: X2.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz. Auto (default) allows BIOS to X2.66. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking....00. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. When you to DDR 400. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you use an AM2 CPU: DDR 400 Sets Memory Clock to alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 -