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GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-MA79T4P-1004R
GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 socket motherboard for AMD PhenomTM II X4 processor/AMD PhenomTM II X3 processor User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-MA79T4P-1004R
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... to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this...
... to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Example: The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update ...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 SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 85 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 86 5-2...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact ...59 3-5 System ...59 3-6 Download Center 60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update ...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 SATA2 SATA Controller 79 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP 85 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 86 5-2...
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Box Contents GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
Box Contents GA-MA790XT-UD4P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
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Hardware Installation If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
Hardware Installation If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make ...
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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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Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated ... back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from...
Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in the slot. 3. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until it is securely seated ... back on the lever on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Install the driver provided with your card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Remove the metal slot cover from...
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... in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - C. Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) ... graphics cards of the two cards. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of ATI CrossFireXTM Configuration A. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireXTM check box is recommended (Refer to the ATI...
... in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX technology. - 19 - C. Refer to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for the power requirement) ... graphics cards of the two cards. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to the manual of ATI CrossFireXTM Configuration A. Browse to the CrossFireX menu and ensure the Enable CrossFireXTM check box is recommended (Refer to the ATI...
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... digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics...
... digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 30 - For example, some graphics...
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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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to touch the two pins for 5 seconds...
... 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 BIOS configurations). 21) BATTERY The battery provides power to touch the two pins for 5 seconds...
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...Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to be configurable. (Default: Auto) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 40 - Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock ...Calibration for all CPU cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. The adjustable range is set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to 16 bit. Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link...
...Width. (Default) 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to be configurable. (Default: Auto) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 40 - Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Per Core Individually configures Advanced Clock ...Calibration for all CPU cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. The adjustable range is set in accordance with the CPU specifications. Manual allows the memory clock control item below to 16 bit. Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link...
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... Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are synchronous to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. BIOS Setup x6.66 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 28T Auto 4T Auto 7T 7T 7T 20T - 5T 90ns...Clock The settings under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to x6.66. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup ...
... Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are synchronous to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. BIOS Setup x6.66 Sets Memory Clock to be configurable. Auto 10T Auto 5T Auto 28T Auto 4T Auto 7T 7T 7T 20T - 5T 90ns...Clock The settings under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel.(Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to x6.66. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup ...
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... Bridge voltage. RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the CPU voltage. Auto...range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the North Bridge voltage. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 42 - Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Cycle Time Options are : 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, ...
... Bridge voltage. RAS to RAS Delay Options are: Auto (default), 4T~7T. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Increases South Bridge voltage by 0.1V to set the CPU voltage. Auto...range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the North Bridge voltage. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 42 - Trfc1 for DIMM3 Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Row Cycle Time Options are : 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, ...
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If you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will stop for a floppy ... floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 -
If you to determine whether the system will stop for all other errors. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of cylinders. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will stop for a floppy ... floppy disk drive is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. Options are determined by the BIOS POST. Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 -
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... Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup...
... Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can install other drivers. • After the drivers are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup...
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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. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 58 - 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. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Before You Begin: 1. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. M79XTUD4.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - Note: The USB...
..., users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. Before You Begin: 1. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to access Q-Flash. M79XTUD4.F1) to enter Q-Flash. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - Note: The USB...
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...Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the 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 switching.... - 67 - Using @BIOS: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Make sure that is not present on - Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to be flashed matches...
...Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Follow the 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 switching.... - 67 - Using @BIOS: 1. tions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instruc- Make sure that is not present on - Save Current BIOS to File: Click Save Current BIOS to be flashed matches...
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...----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4). FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ...Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model.../Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 76 -
...----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4). FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ...Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model.../Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 76 -
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... page. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to be Side speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your...
... page. The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that support 44.1KHz/ 48KHz/ 96KHz/192KHz sampling rate. For example, in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will appear in and out) to be Side speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your...