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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 ... 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Configuring an ATI CrossFireXTM System 19 1-7 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 ...
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 ... 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Configuring an ATI CrossFireXTM System 19 1-7 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 ...
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... 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 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 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 95 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
... 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 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 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 95 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel...
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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. • The motherboard image is for reference only ... disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box ...
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. • The motherboard image is for reference only ... disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) - 6 - The box ...
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... Express Bus 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...
... Express Bus 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...
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...system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - ...
...system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby®...SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_0, GSATA2_1) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8720 chip: - ...
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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan header 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD ...
Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan header 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD ...
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... bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 20 - the external SATA con- Connect the other ends of the external enclosure. Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. nector on your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn...
... bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 20 - the external SATA con- Connect the other ends of the external enclosure. Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. nector on your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back panel. • Turn...
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... (For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. Pin No. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to be an even ...such as hard drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 26 - Before attaching the IDE...
... (For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. Pin No. If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to be an even ...such as hard drives and optical drives. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to your SATA hard drive. • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 26 - Before attaching the IDE...
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.... Pin No. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The LED is on when the system is operating. 9) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to indicate system power status. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 System Status LED S0...
.... Pin No. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The LED is on when the system is operating. 9) GSATA2_0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) The SATA connectors conform to indicate system power status. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 System Status LED S0...
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...disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 38 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This ...features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the changes made in BIOS Setup. ...
...disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 38 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11 : Save CMOS to BIOS This ...features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the changes made in BIOS Setup. ...
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...Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date ...arrow key to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or ...
...Auto-Detection Press to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. 2-4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date ...arrow key to None so the system will skip the detection of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or ...
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...2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode Onboard LAN Function ...Defaults OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the...
...2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode Onboard LAN Function ...Defaults OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors) Configures the operating mode of the...
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... disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to the fault or short. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot...
... disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to the fault or short. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of the attached LAN cable. Onboard LAN Boot...
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... to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. When hard drives are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can... Drive options. A. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of data). • It is recommended to back up data on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 61 - "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended...
... to leave enough unallocated space in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. When hard drives are not supported. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can... Drive options. A. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of data). • It is recommended to back up data on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive. - 61 - "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended...
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... Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup.... or hard drive. Restart the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support ... the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is saved to access Q-Flash. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main...
... Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST or pressing the key in BIOS Setup.... or hard drive. Restart the system. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support ... the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. What is saved to access Q-Flash. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - Embedded in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main...
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... file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI...
... file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the up or down arrow key to update BIOS?" Q-Flash Utility v2.08 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L8005 1M Enter : Run Keep DMI...
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... TRIGGER ? Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be restored. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 72 - Shadow copies are read-only so you to view the system data backed up at the bottom of the screen to quickly back... volume can restore system data on the right or at different time. System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on PATA and SATA hard drives.
... TRIGGER ? Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be restored. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 72 - Shadow copies are read-only so you to view the system data backed up at the bottom of the screen to quickly back... volume can restore system data on the right or at different time. System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on PATA and SATA hard drives.
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.... (For example, on this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 73 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, ... you do not want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If...
.... (For example, on this step if you do not want to AHCI or RAID mode. - 73 - Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, ... you do not want to create RAID, you begin Please prepare: • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If...
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...on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 74 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009... Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl...
...on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Ensure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled under Integrated Peripherals. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 74 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009... Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type Onboard Audio Function Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl...
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... KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Assignment N N [] Up [] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA790XT-UD4P...
... KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Capacity (GB) 79.89 80.02 Assignment N N [] Up [] Down [ESC] Exit [ Keys Available ] [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA790XT-UD4P...