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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 ...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 ...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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... 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 HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to... 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 -
... 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 HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs: In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to... 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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... floppy disk drive cable. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD. Each SA TA connector supports a single SA TA device. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 28 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be an even number. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. If... a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SA TA 3Gb/s standard and are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88...
... floppy disk drive cable. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD. Each SA TA connector supports a single SA TA device. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 28 - Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be an even number. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. If... a stripe of different color. 33 1 34 2 9) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SA TA 3Gb/s standard and are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88...
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... to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized...
... to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized...
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... settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you can also carry out... the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings...
... settings for optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 40 - It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you can also carry out... the Main Menu Only) ` F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings...
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...(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 ... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Normal] 1.3500V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10...
...(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 ... +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore [Normal] 1.3500V Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10...
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...safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated ...CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 58 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
...safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated ...CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 58 - The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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.... - 59 - The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to confirm the password. 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load...
.... - 59 - The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to confirm the password. 2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management SEentutepr Password: ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load...
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... Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 60 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Save...
... Data to CMOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 60 - Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C)... 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password ` Integrated Peripherals Save...
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... the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. System Requirements: • AMD platform • At least 64 MB of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features For example, a backup file...
... the first SATA connectors, the hard drive on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. System Requirements: • AMD platform • At least 64 MB of the hard drive, make sure to leave enough unallocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Unique Features For example, a backup file...
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...complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup... Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 72 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Step 5: During the POST, press to...
...complete after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup... Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to enter BIOS Setup. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 72 - System will re-detect all peripherals devices after the system restarts. Step 5: During the POST, press to...