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GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA79PT3-1002R
GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-MA79PT3-1002R
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...Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this :... "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick...
...Motherboard Revision The revision number on how to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual are legally registered to assist in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this :... "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. For detailed product information, carefully read the Quick...
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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 ...
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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... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA790GPT-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. •...
... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-MA790GPT-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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..., do not allow screws to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are no leftover screws...
..., do not allow screws to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make sure there are no leftover screws...
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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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...: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the slot to release...
...: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with your operating system. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the top edge of the slot to release...
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Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on top of the two cards. Procedure and driver ...CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of the ATI CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the ...
Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX technology may be needed or not depending on top of the two cards. Procedure and driver ...CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of the ATI CrossFireX™ Configuration A. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - Step 3: Plug the ...
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Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - For purchasing the optional S/...
Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND - 31 - For purchasing the optional S/...
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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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before turning on...
... 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 replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before turning on...
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... Control SidePort Mem Volt Control [Press Enter] [Auto] 2800Mhz [Auto] 2000Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 2000Mhz [Disabled] 700 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... Control SidePort Mem Volt Control [Press Enter] [Auto] 2800Mhz [Auto] 2000Mhz [Auto] 200 [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] 2000Mhz [Disabled] 700 [Auto] x6.66 1333Mhz [Press Enter] [Manual] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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...MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is... is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. The ...
...MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is... is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is set to Manual. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. The ...
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... (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - RAS to set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... strength [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 30T Auto -- Auto -- Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto -- CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Auto --
... (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup - 42 - RAS to set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984... strength [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 7T Auto 30T Auto -- Auto -- Auto 5T Auto 90ns Auto -- CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Auto --
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...increment. CHB Add/Cmd drive strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. SidePort Mem Volt Control Allows you to set the North ... or disables memory channel interleaving. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.05V increment. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to manually set the South Bridge voltage. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to the memory. CHB CKE...
...increment. CHB Add/Cmd drive strength Options are : Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. SidePort Mem Volt Control Allows you to set the North ... or disables memory channel interleaving. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to 0.3V at 0.05V increment. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to manually set the South Bridge voltage. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to the memory. CHB CKE...
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.../3.5". The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects...
.../3.5". The following fields display your system. If you to the information on the hard drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects...
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.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that are installed...
.... • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will install all the drivers that are installed...
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Drivers Installation - 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.
Drivers Installation - 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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... Software, Inc. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 79GPTUD3.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA790GPT-UD3H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/19/2009-RS780D-SB750... BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. What...to your motherboard model. 2. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a...
... Software, Inc. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 79GPTUD3.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA790GPT-UD3H F1b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/19/2009-RS780D-SB750... BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. What...to your motherboard model. 2. However, if the BIOS update file is Q-Flash™? From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a...
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...TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Failure to your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS...- C. Before You Begin 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or ...
...TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Failure to your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS...- C. Before You Begin 1. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or ...
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...Select In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. LD 10 ---- LD 8 ---- LD No RAID Mode [... Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init...
...Select In Figure 4, use the up or down arrow key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. LD 10 ---- LD 8 ---- LD No RAID Mode [... Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init...