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... Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to use of this manual...
... Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to use of this manual...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GPT-UD3H 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 ...CrossFireX™ Configuration 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 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GPT-UD3H 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 ...CrossFireX™ Configuration 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 46 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 48 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 50 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations...
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... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA...
... 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 Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Time Repair...76 Chapter 5 Appendix...77 5-1 Configuring SATA...
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... PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory 12 USB Ports AMD SB750 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB or Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line...
... PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory 12 USB Ports AMD SB750 Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus IT8718 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB or Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line...
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.../system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot. BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
.../system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in the PCIEX16_1 slot. BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for...
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...SS - - - - - - - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to be installed, it 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. It is recommended that...memory modules are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory ...
...SS - - - - - - - - Hardware Installation - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to be installed, it 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. It is recommended that...memory modules are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory ...
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... manual that supports your card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot... of the slot to release the card and then lift the card straight out from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Turn on the card until it...
... manual that supports your card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot... of the slot to release the card and then lift the card straight out from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Turn on the card until it...
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...display performance for AMD platform. Windows Vista or Windows XP (Note 1) operating system - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in BIOS Setup, be sure to UMA+SidePort. (Note 3) - D. Hardware Installation - 20 - C. Set Surround View to the ATI Catalyst™ ...Control Center. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, go to Disabled. - BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in the operating system first. An ...
...display performance for AMD platform. Windows Vista or Windows XP (Note 1) operating system - Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in BIOS Setup, be sure to UMA+SidePort. (Note 3) - D. Hardware Installation - 20 - C. Set Surround View to the ATI Catalyst™ ...Control Center. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, go to Disabled. - BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in the operating system first. An ...
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... port LEDs. Before using this port for an IEEE 1394a device. A. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in...
... port LEDs. Before using this port for an IEEE 1394a device. A. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Do not rock it straight out from your audio system provides an optical digital audio in...
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...on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. 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) Connects to the power switch on...or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch ...
...on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by chassis. 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) Connects to the power switch on...or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch ...
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... of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Gently remove the battery from the jumper. self or uncertain about...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to remove the jumper cap...
... of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. Gently remove the battery from the jumper. self or uncertain about...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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to remove the jumper cap...
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... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you...
... to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup 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 recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you...
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...49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. A. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA790GPT-UD3H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/19/2009-RS780D-SB750-7A66AG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, ...
...49. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to enter BIOS Setup first. A. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-MA790GPT-UD3H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : ...XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/19/2009-RS780D-SB750-7A66AG0EC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, ...
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... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the...
... Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the...
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...profile. A user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before...password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this ...
...profile. A user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before...password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this ...
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... the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to boot. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red...
... the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to boot. BIOS Setup If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red...
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... : -12%~+12%. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 40 - A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable...determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the...
... : -12%~+12%. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 40 - A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Options are : -12%~+12%. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable...determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the...
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... 500 MHz. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 16 bit. BIOS Setup Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to ... you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to be configurable...
... 500 MHz. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 16 bit. BIOS Setup Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to ... you to manually set the frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to be configurable...
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CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. BIOS Setup - 42 - Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) ...
CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. BIOS Setup - 42 - Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto -- Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) ...
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..., 60 ohms. - 43 - CHA ProcOdt Options are: Auto (default), 240 ohms, 120 ohms, 60 ohms. CHA DQS drive strength Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. BIOS Setup TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc1...
..., 60 ohms. - 43 - CHA ProcOdt Options are: Auto (default), 240 ohms, 120 ohms, 60 ohms. CHA DQS drive strength Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. BIOS Setup TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Trfc0 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Trfc1...