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GA-MA790GP-UD3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/ 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-MA79PU3-1001R
GA-MA790GP-UD3H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor/ 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-MA79PU3-1001R
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...included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology ... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this...
...included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology ... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to use of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this...
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2-13 Save & Exit Setup 59 2-14 Exit Without Saving 59 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
2-13 Save & Exit Setup 59 2-14 Exit Without Saving 59 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact ...63 3-5 System ...63 3-6 Download Center 64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash ...
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... (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790GP-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
... (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-MA790GP-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. •...
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... strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
... strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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... 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, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... 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, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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...straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with your card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a... the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
...straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with your card. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a... the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to...
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... A. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 20 - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. Browse to the manual of the two cards. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended ...screen for the power requirement) B. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. 1-7 Setup ...
... A. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 20 - Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on your graphics cards. Browse to the manual of the two cards. A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended ...screen for the power requirement) B. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot. 1-7 Setup ...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature...
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...) 700 Set Memory Clock [Auto] x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control ******** x3.33 677Mhz [Unganged] [Press Enter] [Manual] SouthBridge Volt Control [Normal] SidePort Mem Volt Control NorthBridge Volt Control [Normal] [Normal] DDR2 Voltage Control [Normal] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
...) 700 Set Memory Clock [Auto] x Memory Clock DCTs Mode (Note) DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized System Voltage Control ******** x3.33 677Mhz [Unganged] [Press Enter] [Manual] SouthBridge Volt Control [Normal] SidePort Mem Volt Control NorthBridge Volt Control [Normal] [Normal] DDR2 Voltage Control [Normal] Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
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... you to manually set the frequency for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%. Disabled Disables this feature. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for the settings to take effect. HT Link Frequency Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard...
... you to manually set the frequency for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%. Disabled Disables this feature. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for the settings to take effect. HT Link Frequency Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard...
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...It is present only if you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows all clock control items below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust... Freq. (Note) Allows you to set memory control mode. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is dependent on the CPU being used . DDR...
...It is present only if you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. VGA Core Clock (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows all clock control items below to be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust... Freq. (Note) Allows you to set memory control mode. DDR 800 Sets Memory Clock to DDR 533. CPU Frequency (MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is dependent on the CPU being used . DDR...
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...5ns. Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 42 - CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1T 2T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default...
...5ns. Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 42 - CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 3T~6T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 75ns, 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327... Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DDRII Timing Items Manual allows all DDRII Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1T 2T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default...
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...to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge voltage. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge voltage. CPU NB VID ...Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases SidePort memory voltage by -0.200V to 0.3V at 0.025V increment. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows...
...to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 2T~5T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge voltage. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge voltage. CPU NB VID ...Normal sets the CPU voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases SidePort memory voltage by -0.200V to 0.3V at 0.025V increment. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set memory voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows...
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...Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive when the Access Mode hard drive access mode is set to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/... Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST. • None (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Options are used , set the date. Sets the hard drive access mode. The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m. Time Sets the system time. GA-MA790GP-UD3H ...
...Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the hard drive when the Access Mode hard drive access mode is set to manually enter the specifications of the IDE/SATA device on this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the IDE/... Manual skip the detection of the device during the POST. • None (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Options are used , set the date. Sets the hard drive access mode. The date format is 13:0:0. For example, 1 p.m. Time Sets the system time. GA-MA790GP-UD3H ...
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Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), Large. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error ...
Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. The following fields display your system. Drive A Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Options are : Auto (default), Large. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error ...
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Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the ...
Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the ...
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GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
GA-MA790GP-UD3H Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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.... 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to a hard drive in system malfunction. GA-MA790GP-UD3H D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-... motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Before You Begin: 1. ...
.... 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to a hard drive in system malfunction. GA-MA790GP-UD3H D4c . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-... motherboard features the DualBIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Before You Begin: 1. ...
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...do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to complete. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. screen instructions to start. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the ...Update Function" below. 2. C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 71 - Before You Begin: 1. B. In Windows, close all applications and TSR...
...do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for your motherboard is unable to complete. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from an inadequate BIOS flashing. screen instructions to start. 3. Update the BIOS without Using the ...Update Function" below. 2. C. Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 71 - Before You Begin: 1. B. In Windows, close all applications and TSR...