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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GP-UD4H 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...an ATI CrossFireXTM System 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 48 2-7 Power Management Setup 51 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 53...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GP-UD4H 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...an ATI CrossFireXTM System 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 39 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 43 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 45 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 48 2-7 Power Management Setup 51 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 53...
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... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN VGA DVI ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 HDMI OPTICAL PWR_FAN ATX 1394 USB LAN USB F_AUDIO IDE DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 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 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB4 F_USB3 SYS_FAN1 GA-MA790GP-UD4H AMD SB750 M_BIOS B_ BIOS TSB43AB23 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED COM FDD F_1394_1F_1394_2 CI SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN VGA DVI ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 HDMI OPTICAL PWR_FAN ATX 1394 USB LAN USB F_AUDIO IDE DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 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 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB4 F_USB3 SYS_FAN1 GA-MA790GP-UD4H AMD SB750 M_BIOS B_ BIOS TSB43AB23 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED COM FDD F_1394_1F_1394_2 CI SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL - 7 -
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... 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 Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB750 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66...
... 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 Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB750 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66...
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... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note ...32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is populated with the PCIEX16_ 1 slot. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is to be installed, be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4...
Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note ...32-bit operating system only. (Note 4) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is populated with the PCIEX16_ 1 slot. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 12 - When PCIEX8_1 is to be installed, be sure to Windows Vista/XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4...
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After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. It is...
After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 ... unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be enabled if only one direction. It is...
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...seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. ...expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a ...
...seated in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 18 - PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. ...expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a ...
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Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA+SidePort. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB. • Set Surround View to Disabled...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, be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Before you must install AMD ...
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista and Windows XP*. 2. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA+SidePort. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB. • Set Surround View to Disabled...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, be sure to enable ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. Graphics Card Requirement: An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card. Before you must install AMD ...
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...We recommend a power supply that support ATI CrossFireTM technology. Graphics Card Driver Setting: After installing the graphics card driver in BIOS Setup to PEG first. (Start your system with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX.) Step 3: Connect your...that came with a single PCIe x16 graphics card and then go to BIOS Setup to set Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features in your system. BIOS Settings: Before configuring your overall system configurations. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 20 - B. Before You Begin-A. The exact power requirements...
...We recommend a power supply that support ATI CrossFireTM technology. Graphics Card Driver Setting: After installing the graphics card driver in BIOS Setup to PEG first. (Start your system with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX.) Step 3: Connect your...that came with a single PCIe x16 graphics card and then go to BIOS Setup to set Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features in your system. BIOS Settings: Before configuring your overall system configurations. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 20 - B. Before You Begin-A. The exact power requirements...
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... decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI or Auto under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p but... for sound playback to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation
... decoding.) In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio, set Onboard VGA output connect to D-SUB/ HDMI or Auto under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of 1920x1080p but... for sound playback to this port. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. Refer the figures below for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set the Default device for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation
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...Before using this port for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 22 - Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.... flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size ( refer to 1 Gbps ...
...Before using this port for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 22 - Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.... flash drive and etc. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size ( refer to 1 Gbps ...
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... the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off...: 1. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- The LED is off when the system is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 28 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS...
... the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. Pin No. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off...: 1. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- The LED is off when the system is turned off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 28 - System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to a low level, or the CMOS...
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... the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
... the chassis front panel. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
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Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before ... from the jumper. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has ... to 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...
Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before ... from the jumper. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has ... to 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...
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... values in system's failure to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. Inadequately altering the...
... values in system's failure to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS. Inadequately altering the...
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GA-MA790GP-UD4H E6c . . . . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) B.... Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on page 46. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to accept. A. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots...
GA-MA790GP-UD4H E6c . . . . After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The LOGO Screen (Default) B.... Inc. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. You can be based on page 46. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to accept. A. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots...
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...Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit... the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions...
...Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit... the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions...
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...1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature,... types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. The Functions of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to a profile....
...1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature,... types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. The Functions of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to a profile....