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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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.... Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our...
.... Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any means without prior notice. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790GP-DS4H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables 2-port USB 2.0 bracket I/O Shield •...; The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
... No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790GP-DS4H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables 2-port USB 2.0 bracket I/O Shield •...; The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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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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... warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ...cables and power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •...
... warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ...cables and power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. •...
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...GB of system memory (Note 1) 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...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 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) (Note 4) ...
...GB of system memory (Note 1) 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 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...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 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1) (Note 4) ...
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... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 -
... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 12 -
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM2 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM2+/AM2 CPU - ...
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... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger ... insert the CPU into the fully locked position. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Do not force the CPU into their holes. B. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU...
... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger ... insert the CPU into the fully locked position. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Do not force the CPU into their holes. B. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 14 - Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU...
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... 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 the cooler.) Step 5: Finally...
... 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 the cooler.) Step 5: Finally...
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... chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off... memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
... chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 16 - If you install them in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off... memory bandwidth. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
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... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the...
... , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the...
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...in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on your card. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your...panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. After ...
...in the slot. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on your card. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your...panel. 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. After ...
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...the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup,... UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB. • Set Surround View to Disabled. • Set Init Display First to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 20 - Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. 1-6 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Function Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card,...
...the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup,... UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB. • Set Surround View to Disabled. • Set Init Display First to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 20 - Click Xpress Install for AMD platform. 1-6 Enabling the ATI Hybrid CrossFireXTM Function Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card,...
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... a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to...
... a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 22 - 1-8 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to...
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... bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Do not rock it side to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your audio system provides a n optical digital audio in jack.
... bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Do not rock it side to side to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your audio system provides a n optical digital audio in jack.
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... 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 Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B.
... 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 Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B.
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 25 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...