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... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard... 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...
... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard... 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...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GP-UD4H 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...an ATI CrossFireXTM System 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 Integrated Peripherals 48 2-7 Power Management Setup 51 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 53...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 Optional Items...6 GA-MA790GP-UD4H 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...an ATI CrossFireXTM System 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 Integrated Peripherals 48 2-7 Power Management Setup 51 2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations 53...
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... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the...
... 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact ...61 3-5 System ...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the...
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GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN VGA DVI ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 HDMI OPTICAL PWR_FAN ATX 1394 USB LAN USB F_AUDIO IDE DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 AUDIO RTL 8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 AMD 790GX SidePort Memory CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCIEX1_3 CLR_CMOS PCIEX8_1 PCI1 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI2 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB4 F_USB3 SYS_FAN1 GA-MA790GP-UD4H AMD SB750 M_BIOS B_ BIOS TSB43AB23 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED COM FDD F_1394_1F_1394_2 CI SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL - 7 -
GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN VGA DVI ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 HDMI OPTICAL PWR_FAN ATX 1394 USB LAN USB F_AUDIO IDE DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 AUDIO RTL 8111C PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16_1 AMD 790GX SidePort Memory CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_2 BATTERY PCIEX1_3 CLR_CMOS PCIEX8_1 PCI1 IT8718 SPDIF_IO PCI2 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB4 F_USB3 SYS_FAN1 GA-MA790GP-UD4H AMD SB750 M_BIOS B_ BIOS TSB43AB23 SATA2_4 SATA2_5 SATA2_2 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_1 PWR_LED COM FDD F_1394_1F_1394_2 CI SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL - 7 -
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... Transport 3.0 x8 x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB750 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66...
... Transport 3.0 x8 x16 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 x1 RTL 8111C RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 LAN Dual BIOS PCI Bus TSB43AB23 AMD 790GX GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D or HDMI (Note 2) DDR3 SidePort Memory AMD SB750 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66...
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... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) BIOS 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
... detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) 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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GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 12 - The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_ 1 slot will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows ... 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 Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note...
GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 12 - The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with a PCI Express graphics card, the PCIEX16_ 1 slot will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 3) For Windows ... 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 Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune (Note...
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...Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel...DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory ...as following guidelines before you are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 16 - DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have ...
...Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel...DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Two Modules DS/SS DS/SS - - - - - - - - After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory ...as following guidelines before you are to be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 16 - DDR2_1 DDR2_2 DDR2_3 DDR2_4 Due to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have ...
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... unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top... card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 18 -
... unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top... card to prevent hardware damage. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 18 -
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... GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for installation. A. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA+SidePort. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size...First to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in BIOS Setup, be sure to Onboard. 3. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have ...
... GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for installation. A. BIOS Setup: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: • Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA+SidePort. • Set UMA Frame Buffer Size...First to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you begin-1. Step 1: The ATI icon appears in BIOS Setup, be sure to Onboard. 3. Step 2: Enter the CrossFire menu and select the Enable CrossFire checkbox. • You do not have ...
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...CrossFireTM technology. Step 2: Depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot (or connect your system for enabling CrossFireX may slightly differ by graphics cards. BIOS Settings: Before configuring your D-Sub monitor via a DVI-to PEG first. (Start your operating system, access the ATI CATALYST ... Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards in BIOS Setup to -D-Sub adapter). C. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 20 - Refer to the manual that is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an CrossFireX ...
...CrossFireTM technology. Step 2: Depending on the PCIEX16_1 slot (or connect your system for enabling CrossFireX may slightly differ by graphics cards. BIOS Settings: Before configuring your D-Sub monitor via a DVI-to PEG first. (Start your operating system, access the ATI CATALYST ... Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards in BIOS Setup to -D-Sub adapter). C. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 20 - Refer to the manual that is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an CrossFireX ...
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... figures below for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to D-SUB/ HDMI or Auto under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of... supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio...
... figures below for sound playback is HDCP compliant. Hardware Installation Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to D-SUB/ HDMI or Auto under Advanced BIOS Features. • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of... supported depend on the monitor being used. • After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for details.), and enter BIOS Setup, then set Onboard VGA output connect to this port. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio...
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...In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port...BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-MA790GP-UD4H...
...In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. USB Port...BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is occurring GA-MA790GP-UD4H...
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... 2. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the ...(S5). Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- You may be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 28 - The LED is off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . Replace...
... 2. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 11) BATTERY The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the ...(S5). Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- You may be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 28 - The LED is off when the system is in S1 sleep state. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . Replace...
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... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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 perform a normal restart. ...19 HD+ HD- The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System...
... switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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 perform a normal restart. ...19 HD+ HD- The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. RESRES+ NC Hard Drive Activity LED Reset Switch • MSG (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow): System...
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...two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion...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 factory defaults. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a ...
...two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - Pin No. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Hardware Installation This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion...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 factory defaults. 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a ...
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...to) to activate certain system features. 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the...CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep the configuration values in system ...
...to) to activate certain system features. 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 a Windows-based utility that you not alter the...CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for the beep codes description. • It is turned on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. BIOS Setup Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to keep the configuration values in system ...
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.... To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 46. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to set the first boot device without having to accept. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. In Boot Menu, use the ... boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA790GP-UD4H E6c . . . . The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in...
.... To exit Boot Menu, press . You can be based on page 46. : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to set the first boot device without having to accept. GA-MA790GP-UD4H Motherboard - 36 - The LOGO Screen (Default) B. In Boot Menu, use the ... boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-MA790GP-UD4H E6c . . . . The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. Note: The setting in...
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... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: ...settings 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 Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on...
... Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU's Clock & Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: ...settings 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 Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on...
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... F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ... BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-UD4H ...
... F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ... BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. Pressing to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-UD4H ...