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...notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to the... product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up...
...notice. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Changes to the... product information, carefully read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up...
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... 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® Home Theater Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In RTL8111C/D(L)...33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket ...
... 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® Home Theater Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In RTL8111C/D(L)...33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4, SATA2_5) supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket ...
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... in the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 12 - The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue...
... in the PCIEX16_1 slot. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 12 - The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will operate at up to install it in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue...
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...your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard ...requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
...your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard ...requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
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...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 -
...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- ... capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 -
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...any required BIOS changes for your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until ... lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Align the ...
...any required BIOS changes for your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - • Removing the Card from the PCIEX8_1 slot: Press the white latch at the end of the card until ... lift the card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Align the ...
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... ensure the Enable CrossFireXTM check box is recommended (Refer to the ATI Catalyst Control Center. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards.
... ensure the Enable CrossFireXTM check box is recommended (Refer to the ATI Catalyst Control Center. 1-6 Setup of identical brand and chip and correct driver - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. (Note) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards.
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... • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Before ... system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc...
... • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Before ... system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. Hardware Installation USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc...
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...recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power ...Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 1 SYS_FAN2 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 25 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be...
...recommended that a system fan be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN1 / SYS_FAN2 / PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and two 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power ...Control 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V / Speed Control Sense Reserve 1 SYS_FAN2 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN: Pin No. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. 33 1 34 2 - 25 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense • Be...
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...IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Definition 11 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_5 SATA2_4 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6... If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 26 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to be an even number. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove ...
...IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for instructions on the connector. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Definition 11 1 GND 2 TXP SATA2_5 SATA2_4 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6... If more than two hard drives are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 26 - 7) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to be an even number. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove ...
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...motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 29 - If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported... your optical drive to this header. Hardware Installation 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 ...
...motherboard header will make the device unable to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will be present on each wire instead of a single plug. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R - 29 - If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported... your optical drive to this header. Hardware Installation 12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 ...
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... cable, please contact the local dealer. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your expansion card. For...
... cable, please contact the local dealer. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for your expansion card. For...
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... during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Head Number of extended memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to determine whether the system will not stop...
... during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of heads. Head Number of extended memory. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 - Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to determine whether the system will not stop...
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... the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 50 - The system can be turned off the system. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to turn off . USB Wake Up from S3..., the system appears to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume ...
... the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. If the power button is pressed for 4 seconds to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 50 - The system can be turned off the system. Soft-Off by Power button Configures the way to turn off . USB Wake Up from S3..., the system appears to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by Alarm x Date (of Month) x Resume ...
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...After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install ...3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are installed, follow the onscreen...
...After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install ...3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are installed, follow the onscreen...
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...latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy...-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Before You Begin: ...
...latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy...-to-use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. Motherboards that matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Before You Begin: ...
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... return to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press . Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS...USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10...
... return to access Q-Flash. 2. Select Floppy A and press . Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. The monitor will display the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS...USB flash drive, or hard drive when the system is saved. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is complete, press any keEyStCo:Rcoensettinue F10...
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...(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-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 68 - After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode... on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Available functions in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan...
...(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-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 68 - After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to specify a C.I.A.2 level and a Smart Fan mode... on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Available functions in Windows environment. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). Smart Fan...
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...will be deleted and unable to view the system data backed up at the bottom of the screen to be restored. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can choose file(s)/directory(ies) and click the Copy button to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click ...MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. You can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 72 - Preference Screen: Button ON OFF SCHEDULE CAPACITY TRIGGER ? System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right...
...will be deleted and unable to view the system data backed up at the bottom of the screen to be restored. Time Repair supports NTFS file system and can choose file(s)/directory(ies) and click the Copy button to restore the file(s)/directory(ies) or click ...MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. You can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 72 - Preference Screen: Button ON OFF SCHEDULE CAPACITY TRIGGER ? System Restore Choose a system restore point using the navigation bar on the right...
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Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by AMD SB750 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (... array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you do not want to available SATA port on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If there is more than one hard...
Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA2_0, SATA2_1, SATA2_2, SATA2_3, SATA2_4 and SATA2_5 ports are supported by AMD SB750 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (... array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that you do not want to available SATA port on your motherboard, refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. If there is more than one hard...