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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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... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Intergrated Memory Audio LAN ...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 ...
... IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Intergrated Memory Audio LAN ...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 ...
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When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 - The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express ...Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less 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... 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...
When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 - The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express ...Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will be less 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... 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...
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...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the ...if the CPU cooler is not recom- 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle ...
...computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the ...if the CPU cooler is not recom- 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle ...
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... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used and installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in the...
... is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used and installed in the DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 sockets. After the memory is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in the...
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... is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers ...on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. As...
... is securely inserted. - 17 - Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers ...on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. As...
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... 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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
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... Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to make changes. ...load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, ...
... Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - A supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to make changes. ...load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, ...
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... 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency CPU Clock Ratio Memory Controller Freq. (Note) 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 ...
... 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency CPU Clock Ratio Memory Controller Freq. (Note) 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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... CMOS values to reset the board to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to X3.33. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 - X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is set to manually set in accordance with the CPU...
... CMOS values to reset the board to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to X3.33. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 42 - X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to 200 MHz~1 GHz. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is set to manually set in accordance with the CPU...
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...~ +0.300V Increases/decreases North Bridge voltage by 0.05V to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.55V Increases memory voltage by -0.200V to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) SouthBridge Volt Control ... Manual allows all voltage control items below to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 44 - CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to 0.300V at 0....
...~ +0.300V Increases/decreases North Bridge voltage by 0.05V to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.55V Increases memory voltage by -0.200V to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) SouthBridge Volt Control ... Manual allows all voltage control items below to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 44 - CPU NB VID Control (Note) Allows you to 0.300V at 0....
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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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... system. If you to None. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. The following fields display ...memory. Sector Drive A Number of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. GA-MA790GP-DS4H...
... system. If you to None. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. The following fields display ...memory. Sector Drive A Number of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. GA-MA790GP-DS4H...
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...option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [UMA+SidePort] [Auto] Disabled [...-D as the graphics display. (Note) This item is the total amount of the onboard VGA output from the system memory or SidePort memory Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the graphics display. Auto BIOS automatically ...
...option is configurable only if an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display First [UMA+SidePort] [Auto] Disabled [...-D as the graphics display. (Note) This item is the total amount of the onboard VGA output from the system memory or SidePort memory Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the graphics display. Auto BIOS automatically ...
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...press . When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Power-On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the ...ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 54 - Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to accept. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least ...
...press . When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to turn on the system. Memory The system returns to clear the password settings. Power-On by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the ...ATX power supply providing at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 54 - Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to accept. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least ...
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... the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... the speed at the end of the hard drive, make sure to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration 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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... FAN 4. Exit/Minimize 12. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 74 - OVERCLOCKING 2. GO 6. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, 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 ... may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Display Area 8. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions ...
... FAN 4. Exit/Minimize 12. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 74 - OVERCLOCKING 2. GO 6. and M.I .B. (Note 2), smart fan control, 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 ... may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Display Area 8. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions ...