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... and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
... and features in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790XT-UD4P 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 ...Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 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 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-MA790XT-UD4P 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 ...Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 23 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 IntegratedPeripherals 47 2-7 Power Management Setup 50 2-8 PC Health Status 52 2-9...
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... ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share ...71 ...4-6 Time Repair ...72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
... ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share ...71 ...4-6 Time Repair ...72 Chapter 5 Appendix ...73 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 73 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers 73 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RTL8111C/D(L) LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB750 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...
... PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 3 PCI Express x1 RJ45 RTL8111C/D(L) LAN 2 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus GIGABYTE SATA2 TSB43AB23 AMD 790X AMD SB750 Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 12 USB Ports CODEC LPC BUS IT8720 Floppy COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse...
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... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 3) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 3) 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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... PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note.... (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 12 -
... PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with the PCIEX16_1 slot. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note.... (Note 3) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 12 -
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...SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of...and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before 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 for optimum performance. ...
...SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are to be installed, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of...and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before 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 for optimum performance. ...
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... bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your computer. 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. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express...
... bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make... sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Install the driver provided with your computer. 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. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express...
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... MSG- The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 28 - The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). •... The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup. 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 hard drive activity ...
... MSG- The system reports system startup status by chassis. If a problem is in S1 sleep state. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 28 - The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S3/S4/S5 Off S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). •... The LED is on when the hard drive is detected at system startup. 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 hard drive activity ...
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...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 BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. You may be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by...the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for one . To clear ...
...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 BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for 5 seconds.) 3. You may be accurate or may clear the CMOS values by...the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for one . To clear ...
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... you not flash the BIOS. 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. BIOS Setup For instructions...
... you not flash the BIOS. 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. BIOS Setup For instructions...
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...\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default...
...\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default...
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... this chapter are 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 Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to ...access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
... this chapter are 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 Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to ...access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the...
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...Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you wish ...to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, ...
...Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this task.) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you wish ...to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, ...
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...that you to optimize the system voltage settings. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in damage to boot. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default ...settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in the BIOS Main Menu and then press Y. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is enabled. CPU Host Clock Control...
...that you to optimize the system voltage settings. After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in damage to boot. A message which says "BIOS Is Updating EC Firmware!!! Don't Turn Off Or Reset System" will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default ...settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in the BIOS Main Menu and then press Y. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is enabled. CPU Host Clock Control...
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...Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. CPU Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the memory clock. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link... Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Auto (default) allows BIOS to defaults. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 40 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X10 Sets HT...
...Core Individually configures Advanced Clock Calibration for all CPU cores. CPU Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set the memory clock. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link... Configures Advanced Clock Calibration for each CPU core. Auto (default) allows BIOS to defaults. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 40 - Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) X1~X10 Sets HT...
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..., 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 41 - Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Auto - - BIOS Setup RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 1T (default), 2T. x4.00 Sets Memory Clock to x8.00. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 28T Auto...
..., 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. - 41 - Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Auto - - BIOS Setup RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : 1T (default), 2T. x4.00 Sets Memory Clock to x8.00. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 28T Auto...
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... life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 42 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to...
... life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 42 - Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU Northbridge VID voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to...
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...Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to autodetect ...device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to set the ...
...Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to autodetect ...device on this channel. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to set the ...
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Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 - Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will be ... whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed...
Capacity Approximate capacity of sectors. Landing Zone Landing zone. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Memory These fields are read-only and are : Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 - Sector Number of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will be ... whether the installed floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Head Number of floppy disk drive installed...