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...copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be ...
...copyright laws and is 1.0. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information... BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be ...
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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 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-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 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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...1 floppy disk drive T.I. 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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ...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 connected...
...1 floppy disk drive T.I. 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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Hyper Transport Bus Chipset Memory ...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 connected...
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...recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest ... Installation A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one...
...recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest ... Installation A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the pin one...
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... the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance... memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory.
... the original memory bandwidth. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 - DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitation, read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance... memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory.
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.... Before using this feature, ensure 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. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The... USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connection/ Speed ...
.... Before using this feature, ensure 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. Before using this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. USB Port The... USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Connection/ Speed ...
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... off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. Pin No. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Hardware Installation 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB...
... off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. Pin No. Each USB header can provide one end of the cable to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Hardware Installation 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB...
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Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is from ... specifications. Allows you to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) GA-MA790XT-UD4P ...
Normal Uses the standard AMD EC firmware version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core 2), Value (Core 3) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is from ... specifications. Allows you to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (Mhz) item below to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to be configurable. (Default: Auto) GA-MA790XT-UD4P ...
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... not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 - Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. The following fields display...
... not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 44 - Options are: Disabled (default), Drive A. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. The following fields display...
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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. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in...
... 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. Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in...
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.... Refer to AHCI mode. 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... a 3rd party add-in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as shown in the figure above. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI...
.... Refer to AHCI mode. 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... a 3rd party add-in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as shown in the figure above. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - If no LAN cable is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI...
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... Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on... a specific day in a month. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on ...
... Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to power on the system at a specific time on each day or on the +5VSB lead. Note: When using this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on... a specific day in a month. When prompted for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be powered on ...
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... in damage to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The HW Monitor tab allows you...
... in damage to -use your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. After making changes, be changed linearly based on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The HW Monitor tab allows you...