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...to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides ... 1.0. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means...
...to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides ... 1.0. Copyright © 2009 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Changes to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790X-UD3P 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790X-UD3P 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 Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ...
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...(8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x... 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... for DDR2 1333(O.C.)/1066 (Note 2)/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition...
...(8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In RTL8111C chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x... 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory Audio ... for DDR2 1333(O.C.)/1066 (Note 2)/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC888 codec High Definition...
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... the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented ...the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
... the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented ...the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- Hardware Installation mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware...
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...bandwidth. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website ...Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be ...
...bandwidth. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 16 - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website ...Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is installed. 2. A memory module can be ...
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...The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 20 - Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in ...to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent...
...The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 20 - Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in ...to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to prevent...
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...power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 17) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket... provide one end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Pin No. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 9 1 4 GND 10 2 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 ...
...power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 17) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket... provide one end of the cable to the IEEE 1394a device. Pin No. 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 30 - Definition 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 9 1 4 GND 10 2 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 ...
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... CPU. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%. The adjustable range is enabled. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 38 - Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the settings to take effect. CPU ...the settings to All Cores. Wait for the installed CPU. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to defaults. Value (Core ...
... CPU. All Cores Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Options are : -12%~+12%. The adjustable range is enabled. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 38 - Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the settings to take effect. CPU ...the settings to All Cores. Wait for the installed CPU. Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to defaults. Value (Core ...
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...) Allows you to be set the PCIe clock frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X9 Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz. When you install a memory module that...
...) Allows you to be set the PCIe clock frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X9 Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz. When you install a memory module that...
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... disk drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of heads. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - Head Number of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot ...KB will stop for any error. The following fields display your system. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M...
... disk drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of heads. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 44 - Head Number of extended memory. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot ...KB will stop for any error. The following fields display your system. Cylinder Number of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are: None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M...
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... SATA controller. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE...
... SATA controller. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Mode (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_4/SATA2_5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE...
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If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as shown in the figure above. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish ... mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 48 - Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the...
If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as shown in the figure above. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you wish ... mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 48 - Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the...
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... +5VSB lead. Power-On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to turn on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to be turned on upon the return of the AC power, or... the settings may not be turned on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at...
... +5VSB lead. Power-On by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to turn on a specific day in a month. Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to be turned on upon the return of the AC power, or... the settings may not be turned on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at...
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... • Load allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. •...out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.
... • Load allows you set temperature/fan speed alarm. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to default values. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in EasyTune 6 may occur. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages. •...out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to-use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. GA-MA790X-UD3P Motherboard - 68 - The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.