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1. heating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang CPU FAN Pin No Definition GND 12V Speed Control Sense B WD N Speed Control SYS_FAN1 Pin No Definition GND 12V Speed Control Sense 1 2 3 4 Reserve SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 12V 3 Sense j Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating Over These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 6 CLR_CMOS Clearing CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values e g date information and BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few Of oo oo E 8 Eve NINE Ee seconds Ifl CE Open
2. ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard FB drives If more than two hard drives are to be used the total number of hard drives must be an even number Please connect the L shaped end of ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives the SATA cable to your SATA hard The total number of hard drives does not have to be an drive even number ARAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one 5 S a minute Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive r and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 ry seconds PAA
3. Button Description Standby Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disable Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first Note 1 If your cell phone has been configured as the Auto Green key you ll not be able to use it to connect to other Blu etooth device s when Auto Green is enabled Note 2 Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models Before installing the Bluetooth dongle be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver on your computer 71 Unique Features 4 8 Cloud OC A book PC etc By simply connecting to an Internet browser via LAN wireless LAN or Bluetooth Not and logging in to the Cloud OC server you can easily access three major functions of Cloud OC including Tuner system tweaking System Info system monitoring and Control system status control A Launching Cloud OC Step 1 The first time you launch Cloud OC the system will request you to set up a password which will be required for login to the Cloud OC server Step 2 Step 3 EEE Find the Cloud OC icon When the Cloud se E in the notification area and OC web page ap aa ee ce right click the icon to select pears click Login B2 00150 o Start Server to launch the enter the previously
4. Step 2 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager o x Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front e panel Then configure the jack for microphone function ality ae Note The microphone functions on the front panel and e back panel cannot be used at the same time aata Bum 7n ram GIGABYTE O a Step 3 ag Go to the Microphone screen Do not mute the record ing volume or you ll not be able to record the sound To hear the sound being recorded during the recording E E process do not mute the playback volume It is recom mo mended that you set the volumes at a middle level pim 5 GIGABYTE w a Step 4 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager ea A Digital Output Optica ENS e E To raise the recording and playback volume for the Zo 9 microphone click the Microphone Boost icon 8j on ag B TG the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the na e Microphone Boost level c Microphone Boost o mi Re B a Appendix 86 Step 5 After completing the settings above click Start point to All Programs point to Accessories and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use refer to the steps below The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix which may be needed when you want to record sound from
5. saving backups N3 e The hard drive must have more than 1 GB of capacity EB Each partition can accommodate up to 64 backups the actual limit depends on the size of each partition When this limit is reached the oldest backup will be ovewritten Instructions for copying files folders from a backup To browse through your backups made at different time select a backup time using the time scroll bar on the right or at the bottom of the screen If you want to copy back a file folder select the file folder you wish to copy and click the Copy button EB The files folders listed on the screen are read only so you cannot edit ay SMART Recovery GIGABYTE mom their contents Note 1 The changed data refers to the data that has been modified deleted or newly added since the last backup Note 2 The system will make an automatic backup on changed data only once everyday If the computer is turned on for a long time the backup will be performed at the scheduled backup time If the computer is turned off before the scheduled backup time the backup will be performed on the next boot Note 3 We recommend that you preserve at least 25 percent of the hard drive space to optimize the storage space for the backups The backups of the changed data will be stored in the original partition of the data Unique Features 10 4 7 Auto Green Auto Green is an easy to use tool that provides users with simple options to en
6. 3 Replace the battery LAM IE 4 Plug in the power cord and restart your computer Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations Ls 25 Hardware Installation 9 F PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch speaker chassis intrusion switch sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables Message Power Power Sleep LED Switch Donon Fee QE MSG PWR Message Power Sleep LED Yellow Purple System
7. Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile After making changes in Easy mode Advanced mode be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values lt P Graphics The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card F smart The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set Byr montor The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature fan speed alarm You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file wav file Note 1 Before enabling Easy Boost right click the EasyTune 6 icon ng in the notification area Select Auto overclock last tune on the next reboot to allow the system to work with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart Note 2 Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for the settings to take effect Note 3 The number of CPU cores that can be enabled disabled depends on the CPU being used Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU chipset and memory
8. MB Intelligent Tweaker M l T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU memory etc Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date hard drive types and the type 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 pri mary display adapter Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LAN etc Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system CPU temperature system voltage and fan speed etc Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable minimal performance system operations Load Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults are factory settings for optimal performance system operations Set Supervisor Password Change set or disable password It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup Set User Password Change set or disable password It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes Save amp Exit Setup Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup progra
9. 4 NoPin 14 ID 5 LRESET 15 SB3V A TO 6 NC 16 SERIRQ Zo o 7 LAD3 17 GND Eds aC aA CR 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK 29 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options you can press Ctrl F1 in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e QBIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash a
10. Cloud OC server The Cloud configured pass OC server will provide a word and then click Send and you will be able to view your pa an dedicated IP and youcan System status usum enter this IP address in an Internet connected browser to log in to the Cloud OC server later B Directions for use j e Tuner System Tweaking The Tuner tab provides a full range of tweaking options that include CPU memory graphics and PCle frequencies and voltages Click the lt gt or lt gt but ton under an item you want to configure or directly enter a value and click Set XXXX to complete 2 e System Info System Monitoring The System Info tab enables real time PC system status monitoring for values such as CPU temperature cooling fan speeds CPU VCore and system tem perature 4 e Control System Status Control The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart power C Restart 9 Power OFF off suspend and hibernate options Lz Suspend M Hibernate Note 1 Supported on Windows 7 Vista and XP For Windows XP be sure to update Internet Explorer to version 7 0 or later When using Cloud OC make sure the Internet connection is normal Cloud OC will be unable to connect to the remote computer when the Internet is disconnected or when the remote computer is in power off standby or hibernation mode Note 2 Bluetooth PAN Personal Area Network support is required Note 3
11. Y cm 10 GND 10 NC front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how 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 both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis manufacturer GA The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97 11 SPDIF O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expan sion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio
12. bp PEG2 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEXA 1 slot as the first display PEG3 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEXA 2 slot as the first display Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature BIOS Setup 44 2 6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type lt OnChip SATA RAIDS Support OnChip SATA3 0 Support lt OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function R USB30 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 Integrated Peripherals Enabled Item Help Native IDE Menu Level gt IDE Enabled Enabled Press Enter Enabled Disabled Press Enter Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt OnChip SATA Controller AMD SB950 South Bridge SATA3 0 SATA3 5 connectors Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller Default Enabled lt OnChip SATA Type AMD SB950 South Bridge SATA3 0 SATA3 3 connectors Configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA2 0 SATA2 3 controller gt gt Native IDE Allows the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode Default
13. 4 2 BIOS Update Utilities aanak 62 4 2 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility 62 4 2 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility ene 65 ao EOSUTHIIE D waaahh Eran puma em rina 66 4 4 Easy Energy Saver ul JJ anuman nnne nnne nnns 67 d Cr WANG e E OE UOMINI NEU 69 SOMME Seo RUE 70 AA AA 71 doe 010 GO 72 Gj Jefe SAPP OK tie tete ee ate nee eect ARA Ko 5 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s naaa 73 5 1 1 Configuring SATA Controllers cccssssssssssssscssssessssssssessesesesssesesesasesseseseseeeees Ta 5 1 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System T9 9 2 Configuring Audio Input and OUIDUT amma cosa dris peu I ORA 83 5 2 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio nne 83 5 2 2 COMMUTING SIBDI SOUL esed em utt Rp Rte E pH ERES uU Rn 85 5 2 3 Configuring Microphone Recording seen 06 5 2 4 Using the Sound Recorder sess 88 9 3 Foue hooi AA 89 5 3 1 Frequently Asked Questions sse 89 535 2 Troubleshooting PROCS QING saccum eR eq Yat cV Yon 90 Box Contents MI GA 990FXA D3 motherboard MI Motherboard driver disk MI User s Manual MI Quick Installation Guide VI Four SATA cables V I O Shield V One 2 Way SLI bridge connector Note To enable NVIDIA SLI technology you need
14. Available functions may differ by motherboard model Unique Features 72 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s To configure SATA hard drive s follow the steps below A Install SATA hard drive s in your computer B Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup C Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS et N D Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system Before you begin Please prepare At least two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal performance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive Windows 7 Vista XP setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e A USB floppy disk drive needed during Windows XP installation An empty formatted floppy disk needed during Windows XP installation 5 1 1 Configuring SATA Controllers A Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive Note 1 Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller Note 2 Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode 73 Appendix B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Se
15. Configuration Configuring other Bluetooth settings On the Other Settings tab you can set how much time it takes to scan your Bluetooth baka san mete RescanTinesrhe prevous scs CEIL phone key how many times to rescan the key to make sure it is in range of your 4 2 7 computer and when to turn off the hard drive if the system energy saving state lasts Tum off HD over the predetermined period of time After completing the settings click Set for the after 3 mins set settings to take effect and then click Exit to quit GIGABYTE Device Scan Time sec Set the length of time Auto Green scans your Bluetooth cell phone key ranging from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increment Auto Green searches for the key based on the length of time you set Rescan Times Set how many times Auto Green will rescan your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it ranging from 2 to 5 times Auto Green will keep rescanning according to the times you set When the times limit is reached and your Bluetooth cell phone key is still not detected the system will enter the selected energy saving mode e Tum off HD Set when to turn off the hard drive If the system inactivity time exceeds the specified time limit the hard drive will be turned off oe x Selecting a system energy saving mode Depending on your needs select a system power saving mode on the Auto Green main menu and click Save to save the settings
16. F9 during the POST le action wew Hap 9 z fut991u GIGABYTE TECHNO Giga at Disk Management E Services and Applications Hesht Healthy BACKUP REBOO a Copyright 2006 GIGABYTE Technology Co Ltd Step 1 Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard drive data Unique Features Step 2 When finished go to Disk Management to check disk allocation 60 D Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 aa WP Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in V Td Valse case the system breaks down The RESTORE option will not be TECHNOLOGY present if no backup is created before RESTORE GIGABYTE TEC M E a Step 1 a p Step 2 If you wish to remove the backup file select After the backup file is removed no backup image REMOVE file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up F Exiting Xpress Recovery2 E Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2 x P TECHNOLOGY 61 Unique Features 4 2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools Q Flash and QBIOS GIGABYTE Q Flash and BIOS are easy to use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS DOS mode Additionally this motherboard features the DualBIOS design which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip
17. Normal Al hg IN il Q E Short Clear CMOS Values Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS A values e After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper Failure 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 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations Hardware Installation 24 7 8 SATA3_0 1 2 3 4 5 SATA 6Gb s Connectors The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb s and SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The AMD SB950 South Bridge supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD Refer to Chapter 5 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Pin No Definition 1 GND SATA3_0 SATA3_2 SATA3_4 2 TXP o3 PP KA s mw d TN OOO _ LT VE I 4 GND H SATA3_1 SATA3_3 SATA3_5 5 RXN l 6 RXP 3 7 GND
18. Step 1 Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press lt F6 gt as soon as you see the mes sage Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter Press lt S gt Step 2 Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver and press lt Enter gt Then a controller menu simi lar to that in Figure 3 will appear Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller x86 platform and press lt Enter gt Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list or press ESC to return to the previous screen AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller x64 platform ENTER Select F3 Exit Figure 3 Step 3 On the next screen press lt Enter gt to continue the driver installation After the driver installation you can pro ceed with the Windows XP installation 81 Appendix Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array Rebuilding applies only to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 RAID 5 or RAID 10 To replace the old drive make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to r
19. lt KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power On by Alarm c Date of Month c Resume Time hh mm ss ErP Support Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enter Soft Off Disabled Everyday 0 80 5 0 Disabled Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt gt ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend S1 POS Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time bp S3 STR Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off lt Soft Off by Power button Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode o USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sle
20. 25x 1 5x 2 0x BIOS Setup 38 DCTs Addr Cmd Timing o Addr Cmd Setup Time Options are Auto default 1 2T 1T c Addr Cmd Fine Delay Options are Auto default 0 64 31 64 o CSIODT Setup Time Options are Auto default 1 2T 1T c CSIODT Fine Delay Options are Auto default 0 64 31 64 c CKE Setup Time Options are Auto default 1 2T 1T lt CKE Fine Delay Options are Auto default 0 64 31 64 lt Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Default Enabled Bank Interleaving Enables or disables memory bank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access dif ferent banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Default Enabled lt DQS Training Control Enables or disables memory DQS training each time the system restarts Default Skip DQS c CKE Power Down Mode Determines whether to set the memory to power down mode when the CKE pin is closed Default Dis abled c Memclock tri stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode Default Disabled xxxs System Voltage Optimized lt System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required Manual allows all vol
21. After Xpress Install installs all of the drivers a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities Click Yes to automatically install the utilities Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later After installing the SP1 or later if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager please remove the question mark by right clicking your mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autode tect and install the USB 2 0 driver ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed when 55 Drivers Installation 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 mother board manuals t AMD 9 Series Utili KANAL Naa e pe i ag syTune M ine ess r e Easy Energy Saver e Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility Drivers Installation 56 3 4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or world
22. Browse to Performance AMD CrossFireX Configura tions and ensure the Enable CrossFireX check box is selected and click Apply T CrossfireX delivers exceptional performance cn a sngle dapiay by combeung the processes power cl two ce mere Graphs Units GPUs ae o o ulesh gt 7 lack C 2 To Enable SLI Function p e After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system go PL to the NVIDIA Control Panel Browse to the Set SLI and Physx l Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected Giese p Caci Note The bridge connector s may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards and driver version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information QR sve and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX SLI technology may differ by graphics cards about enabling CrossFireX SLI technology 19 Hardware Installation 1 7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key board mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc 6 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard Optical S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provide
23. Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the pow onthe CPU Connect the er connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard Yes The problem is verified and solved Correctly insert the Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot memory into the memory socket Yes The problem is verified and solved Insert the graphics card Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable Turn on the power to start the computer Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached Continued Appendix 90 When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running No The power supply CPU or CPU socket might fail Yes The problem is verified and solved The graphics card Check if there is display on your monitor expansion slot or monitor might fail Yes Turn off the computer Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer The problem is verified and solved The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail Check if the keyboard is working properly The problem is verified and solved Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Fail Safe De faults or Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup The IDE SATA device connector or cable migh
24. Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that support Native mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug lt OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type AMD SB950 South Bridge SATA3 4 SATA3 5 connectors This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID or AHCI Configures the oper ating mode of the integrated SATA2 4 SATA2 5 connectors IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to PATA mode Default gt gt As SATA Type The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings lt OnChip SATA RAID5 Support AMD SB950 South Bridge SATA3 0 SATA3 5 connectors Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller integrated in the AMD SB950 South Bridge This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID Default Enabled o OnChip SATA3 0 Support Enables or disables the SATA 6Gb s function integrated in the South Bridge When set to Disabled the SATA controller will operate in SATA 3Gb s mode Default Enabled 45 BIOS Setup lt OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Port0 as ESP Disabled Item Help Port as ESP Disabled Menu L
25. Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Sample BIOS Version F1a CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change CPU s Clock amp Voltage BIOS Setup Program Function Keys lt T gt lt gt lt lt gt lt gt Move the selection bar to select an item lt Enter gt Execute command or enter the submenu lt Esc gt Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus Exit current submenu lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes F1 Show descriptions of the function keys F2 Move cursor to the Item Help block on the right submenus only F5 Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus F6 Load the Fail Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus F7 Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus F8 Access the Q Flash utility F9 Display system information F10 Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F11 gt Save CMOS to BIOS lt F12 gt Load CM
26. Fail Safe defaults which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard 2 10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe Power Manageme Load Optimized Defaults Y N N PC Health Status ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and then press the lt Y gt key to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values BIOS Setup 52 2 11 Set Supervisor User Password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe PC Health Status ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Change Set Disable Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type th
27. Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in dam age to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values e When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in red it is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings i e Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature 35 BIOS Setup CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used CPU NorthBridge Freq Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used Core Performance Boost t Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost CPB technology a CPU performance boost technology Default Enabled CPB Ratio Not Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB The adjustable
28. KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press Enter to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press Enter Note To cancel the password press Enter on this item When prompted for the password press En ter gt again without entering the password to clear the password settings AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Soft Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power Default gt gt Full On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power bp Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power Power On by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following gt Date of Month Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month Resume Time hh mm ss Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective ErP Support Determines whether to let the system consume less than 1W power in S5 shutdown state Default Disabled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following f
29. Note Part 4 5 and Part 7 8 are not used in a 10 100 Mbps environment so their Status fields will show Open and the length shown is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable lt Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled gt R USB30 Controller Etron EJ168 USB Controller Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller Default Enabled lt USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers Default Enabled Disabled will turn off all of the USB functionalities below lt USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled lt USB Storage Function Determines whether to detect USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST Default Enabled lt Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the serial port and specifies its base I O address and corresponding interrupt Op tions are Auto 3F8 IRQ4 default 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Disabled 47 BIOS Setup 2 7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 STR Item Help Soft Off by Power button Instant off Menu Level USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard
30. SLI supported graphics cards BIOS and driver For more details please go to GIGABYTE s website The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice The motherboard image is for reference only Optional Items O 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12CR1 1UB030 5 R 2 port SATA power cable Part No 12CF1 2SERPW 0 R A COM port cable Part No 12CF1 1CM001 3 R SB CPU FAN OPTIGAL R USB2 R USB1 R_USB39 USB_LAN ATX_12V Etron AUDIO EJ168 Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16_1 I Mall PCIEX4 2 GA 990FXA D3 SATA3 4 AMD SB950 SATA3 5 PCIEX4 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 PCIEX16 2 SATA3 0 SATA3 1 B BIOS PCI 1 N DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUIUUUUUUUIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Nanana T8720 PCIEX4 2 LI I l T CO M BIOS F AUDIO TPM cog pn SPDIF O SYS_FAN2 COMA F USB3 F USB2 F USB1 F PANEL Note Due to a hardware limitation the PCIEX1 1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card For a longer expansion card use other expansion slots 7 GA 990FXA D3 Motherboard Block Diagram AM3 AM3 CPU CPU CLK 200 MHz DDR3 2000 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz il Dual Channel Memory 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 PCle CLK Hyper Transport Bus 100 MHz 2 USB 3 0 2 0 Ls Etron EJ168 a PCle CLK x16 x16
31. What is DualBIOS Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard a main BIOS and 4 backup BIOS Normally the system works on the main BIOS However if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation For the sake of system safety users cannot update the backup BIOS manually What is Q Flash l With Q Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS DOS or Window first Embedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS wm QBIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environ ment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the BIOS 4 2 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your moth erboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g 990FXAD3 F1 to your USB flash drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During the POST press the lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the lt F8 gt key in BIOS Setup Ho
32. cable carefully read the manual for your expan sion card Pin No Definition 8 1 SPDIFO E 1 2 GND LI Donon 21 Hardware Installation 12 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 USB Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DXt USB DY GND GND No Pin NC CO oli NI DM On wy Ph When the system is in S4 S5 mode only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can sup FB port the ON OFF Charge function e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB header AN Prior to installi
33. eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power sup ply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard ware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys tem components as well as physical harm to the user If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications e CPU AM3 Socket AMD AM3 FX processors AMD AM3 Phenom II processor AMD Athlon II processor Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Hyper Transport a lt p 5200 M
34. range is dependent on the CPU being installed Default Auto Turbo CPB ete Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance Default Disabled CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock Auto default allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency Manual allows the CPU Frequency MHz item below to be configurable Note If your system fails to boot after overclocking please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values CPU Frequency MHz Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is set to Manual Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifi cations PCIE Clock MHz Allows you to manually set the PCle clock frequency The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz Auto sets the PCle clock frequency to standard 100 MHz Default Auto HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset gt gt Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width Default 8 bit Sets HT Link Width to 8 bit gt gt 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset gt gt Auto BIOS will automatically
35. right click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall Step 4 In Device Manager right click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE s website to install For more details go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on our website and search for onboard HD audio driver Q What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean A The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems For reference only 1 short System boots successfully 1 long 3 short Keyboard error 2 short CMOS setting error 1 long 9 short BIOS ROM error 1 long 1 short Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long 2 short Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps Power error 89 Appendix 5 3 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem Turn off the power Remove all peripherals connecting cables and power cord etc Make sure the motherboard does not short circuit with the chassis or other metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit No The problem is verified and solved Secure the CPU cooler
36. the CPU Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs Step 1 CPU Socket Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever Locking Lever Step 2 Align the CPU pin one small triangle marking with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes Once the CPU is positioned into its socket place one finger down on the middle of the CPU lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position Hardware Installation 14 1 3 2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example e ac f maaf _ eeeceeee Step 1 Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU Step 3 Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame On the other side push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the reten tion frame Step 5 A NYJ ndo Step 2 Step 4 Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side as the picture above shows to lock into place Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler Finally attach the power connector of
37. the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header CPU_FAN on the motherboard CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage Por extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease tape between the the CPU Hardware Installation 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only one direc tion If you are unable to insert the memory switch the direction 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory En abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following gt gt Channel 0 DDR3_2 DDR3 4 gt gt Channel 1 DDR3 1 DDR3 3 gt gt Dual Channel Memory Conf
38. will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 5 28 AM 9 17 2010 m us Y Ki Md Note 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Configurations Refer to the following for multi channel speaker configurations e 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out 83 Appendix Step 2 Connect an audio device to an audio jack The The cur rent connected device is dialog box appears Select the device according to the type of device you connect Then click OK Step 3 On the Speakers screen click the Speaker Configura tion tab In the Speaker Configuration list select Stereo Quadraphonic 5 1 Speaker or 7 1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up Then the speaker setup is completed B Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab C Activating an AC 97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio mod ule to activate the AC 97 functionality click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab On the Connector Settings dialog box select the Disable front panel jack detection check box Click OK to complete Nm E bl
39. x4 Dd AMD 990FX Tx1 100 MHz PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus 2 PCI Express x1 RJ45 maka L 6 SATA GGbIs 100 MH2 RTL8111E iL x1 x1 x1 E I i 14 USB 2 0 1 1 Xpress DUS AMD B950 ji PCI Bus Dual BIOS LPC Bus ITE o e CODEC PS 2 KB Mouse 555 05S 5 N00 S00 O 1 PCI 95959 25 tk OU zx E D D D Q Ci Ch Cc o DD D 252 PCI CLK SoH 33 MHz E3 oo o D c D O Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can Installation Precautions become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic com ponents such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to
40. your computer Step 1 Locate the EJ icon in the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices 5 28 AM 9 17 2010 Step 2 e Sound a Playback Recording On the Recording tab right click on an empty space Sk iain dekalb and select Show Disabled Devices a si o aae Ster Real attek High Defin inition Audio Ready Configure Set Default v Properties aed rea Step 3 baa Playback Recording sounds Communications When the Stereo Mix item appears right click on this see a recoraing dee below to moy ts setings item and select Enable Then set it as the default de Ela DT aha Vis gl re 2 A maga inition Audio ax Enable N Set as Default Device Set as Default Communication Device v Show Disabled Devices Configure set v Show Disconnected Devices Properties 87 Appendix Step 4 Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to config ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound 5 2 4 Using the Sound Recorder N Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 A Recording Sound Default Format GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Digital Output Optca ISI Dgtal output lt stereo Mix x Microphone rg wW arr ANALOG i Dev
41. 1 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V s 2 2 GND Only for 2x4 pin 12V 5 Xs 3 GND ATX_12V 4 GND 5 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V 6 12V Only for 2x4 pin 12V qo 7 12V E E 8 12V ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5V 11 42V Only for 2x12 pinATX 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pinATX 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX 209 Hardware Installation 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 3 pin SYS FAN2 and a 4 pin SYS_ FAN1 system fan headers and a 3 pin power fan header PWR FAN Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recom mended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis pue CPU FAN Hi SYS FAN1 CJ Et SYS FAN2 PWR FAN
42. 818 854 9338 818 854 9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name Motherboard Model Number GA 990FXA D3 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature Eric Lu Date May 20 2011 Copyright 2011 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE with out prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations B For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product m For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual For product
43. EN Press the lt Tab gt key to show the BIOS POST screen To show the BIOS POST screen at system start up refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 44 lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Press the lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk the lt F9 gt key can be used for subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST For more information refer to Chapter 4 Xpress Recovery2 lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key T or the down arrow key lt 4 gt to select the first boot device then press Enter to accept To exit Boot Menu press lt Esc gt The system will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot de vice setting as needed END Q FLASH Press the End key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first BIOS Setup 32 2 2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main Menu as shown below appears on the screen Use ar row keys to move among the items and press lt
44. F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F7 Optimized Defaults Enables or disables the C1E CPU power saving function in system halt state When enabled the power consumption will be reduced during system halt state gt gt Auto If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function If not the C1E function will be disabled Default gt gt Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function If not the BIOS will enable the software C1E function Disabled Disables the C1E function Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti tions With virtualization one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Disabled lt AMD K8 Cool amp Quiet control gt gt Auto Lets the AMD Cool n Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to re duce heat output from your computer and its power consumption Default bp Disabled Disables this function lt gt CPU Unlock Note Allows you to determine whether unlock hidden CPU cores Default Disabled c CPU core Control Allows you to determine whether to manually enable disable CPU Core 1 2 3 4 5 gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores number of cores available depends on the CPU being used Default gt gt Manual Allows you to
45. F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN cable This feature will detect cabling issue and report the approximate distance to the fault or short Refer to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable lt When No LAN Cable Is Attached If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m as shown in the figure above BIOS Setup 46 lt gt When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10 100 Mbps hub the following message will appear Start detecting at Port Link Detected gt 100Mbps Cable Length 30m b Link Detected Displays transmission speed gt gt Cable Length Displays the approximate length of the attached LAN cable Note The Gigabit hub will only operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps in MS DOS mode it will operate at a normal speed of 10 100 1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated o When a Cable Problem Occurs If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires the Status field will show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to the fault or short Example Part1 2 Status Short Length 2m Explanation A fault or short might occur at about 2m on Part 1 2
46. Follow the on screen instructions to complete If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the BIOS server site please CAT oval download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE s website and follow the instructions in Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function below 2 Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from File then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source Follow the on screen instructions to complete 3 wm Save the Current BIOS File Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS file 4 GB tosa cmos detautt ater sios update Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot 65 Unique Features 4 3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy to use interface that allows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information letting users read their system relat
47. GA 990FXA D3 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME 99FXAD3 1001R O EN 55011 O EN 55013 O EN 55014 1 O EN 55015 O EN 55020 amp EN 55022 O DIN VDE 0855 O part 10 O part 12 amp CE marking O EN 60065 O EN 60335 Declaration of Conformity We Manufacturer Importer full address G B T Technology Trading GMbH Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany declare that the product description of the apparatus system installation to which it refers Motherboard GA 990FXA D3 is in conformity with reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 E Limits and methods of measurement amp EN 61000 3 2 Disturbances in supply systems caused of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial scientific and medical ISM amp EN 61000 3 3 Disturbances in supply systems caused high frequency equipment by household appliances and similar electrical equipment Voltage fluctuations Limits and methods of measurement K EN 55024 Information Technology of radio disturbance characteristics of equipment Immunity broadcast receivers and associated characteristics Limits and methods of equipment measurement Limits and methods of measurement O EN 50082 1 Generic immunity standard Part 1 of radio disturbance characteristics of Residual commercial and light industry household electrical appliances portable tools and similar electrical O EN 50082 2 Generic i
48. IF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality 1 Connecting a S PDIF Out Cable Connect a S PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S PDIF digital audio signals Connects to a S PDIF optical cable 2 Configuring S PDIF Out On the Digital Output Optical screen click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth Click OK to complete i Realtek HO Audio Manager lel M Device advances settings v ANALOG qu Digital OutoutiCpeca MER notsi uut Main Volume L Sound Effects Default Format GIGABYTE TREHM OLOGY JE Note Enter the Digital Output Optical screen to configure further settings if you use the S PDIF Out connector s on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use the internal S PDIF Out connector SPDIF O for digital audio output 85 Appendix 5 2 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon fi will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 5 28 AM 9 17 2010
49. IOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Y gt to load BIOS defaults Step 6 Select Save amp Exit Setup and then press lt Y gt to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The proce dure is complete after the system restarts Unique Features 64 4 2 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility A Before You Begin 1 In Windows close all applications and TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update 2 During the BIOS update process ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start 3 Do not use the G O M GIGABYTE Online Management function when using BIOS 4 GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad equate BIOS flashing UJ Using BIOS BIOS e eee Flash Memory Size 8105 Sign on Message 25177 i Fi BIOS Vendor KA Load cmos default atter BIOS update fg Ciear DMI data Pool GIGABYTE 1 Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server select the BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model
50. IOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS NE 8 DEE LOAN ON Press Enter on this item and press the Y key This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Press lt N gt or lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu 2 13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS ee 3 Advanced BIOS F Quit Without Saving Y N N Integrated Peripha ais DEL UDUL 1 AD WUIU Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC Quit Ne Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press Enter on this item and press the Y key This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Press lt N gt or Esc to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu BIOS Setup 54 Before installing the drivers first install the operating system EB After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program 3 1 Installing Chipset Drivers D Now Loading Pl
51. OS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu Submenu Help While in a submenu press lt F1 gt to display a help screen General Help of function keys available for the menu Press lt Esc gt to exit the help screen Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu access more advanced options When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your System to its defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version COR If you do not find the settings you want in the Main Menu or a submenu press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt to 33 BIOS Setup The Functions of the lt F11 gt and lt F12 gt keys For the Main Menu Only gt F11 Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles Profile 1 8 and name each profile First enter the profile name to erase the default profile name use the SPACE key and then press lt Enter gt to complete b F12 Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load then press Enter to complete
52. Ou iiic d HD Hi A Defi iti di id rroa e e integrate igh Definition audio provides a e jack retasking capability that allows the user to change Q aH Rn jo Lu NAN e the function for each jack through the audio driver For example in a 4 channel audio configuration if a Rear speaker is plugged into the default Center Sub woofer speaker out jack you can retask the Center Subwoofer speaker out jack to be Rear speaker out 19 ekol G e jack for microphone functionality e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to instructions on the next page ER To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the High Definition Audio HD Audio HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital to analog converters DACs that support 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz 192KHz sampling rate HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams in and out to be simultaneously processed For example users can listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time A Configuring Speakers The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon Ill
53. S PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 4 ACPI 1 0b 11 Hardware Installation Se Unique Features 9 9 8 2 9 9 9 99 0 8 8 Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for 3TB Unlock Support for Q Share KA Bundled 4 Software Norton Internet Security OEM version TO Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Vista XP ATX Form Factor 30 5cm x 24 4cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Hardware Installation 1 3 AN 1 3 1 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the CPU The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket Apply
54. S installation Without the driver the hard drive s may not be recognized during the Windows setup process First copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk Refer to the methods below Method A For the AMD SB950 copy all files in the BootDrv SBxxx folder to your floppy disk Method B Steps 1 Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk 2 From your optical drive folder double click the Menu exe file in the BootDrv folder A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 2 3 nsert the blank formatted disk if you re using a USB floppy disk drive make sure it is designated as drive A Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press lt Enter gt For example from the menu in Figure 2 For the AMD SB950 select 3 ATi AHCI RAID Driver for XP Your system will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk Press any key to exit when finished 1 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system 2 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit system 3 gt ATi AHCI RAID Driver for XP 4 gt ATi AHCI Driver for Vista SOATi RAID Driver for Vista 6 gt ATi AHCI Driver for Windows 7 ATi RAID Driver for Windows 7 8 Marvell AHCI driver for 32bit system 9 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 64bit system 18 Marvell RAID driver gt exit Figure 2 Appendix 80 Refer to the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process
55. Splashtop Connect is the smart start page for browser that combines your most visited web sites your history your Facebook friends and your real time news feed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience d Realtek HD Audio Driver Version R2 58 6316 Size 281 26MB Realtek High Definition Audio Driver d Realtek 8111 8168 LAN Driver for gigabit Windows 7 Version 7 038 0113 2011 Siza 1N 20MR 3 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE s lately developed utilities for users to install You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it 3TB Unlock ET Auto Green Size 6 83MB Erato Automatic system energy saving via Bluetooth If your cell phone has been GPEEN configured as the Auto Green key you will not be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth device s when Auto Green is enabled Size 70 83MB Gigabyte WEB Base OC utility Drivers Installation 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 4 1 Xpress Recovery2 press P Xpress Recovery is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it Supporting NTFS FAT32 and FAT16 file systems Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it Before You Begin Xpress Recovery2 will check the first phys
56. Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED S0 On is on when the system is operating The LED keeps blinking when the sys S1 Blinking tem is in S1 sleep state The LED is off when the system is in S3 S4 sleep S3 S4 S5 Off state or powered off S5 PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management Setup for more information e SPEAK Speaker Orange Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel The system reports system startup status by is suing a beep code One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup If a problem is detected the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for information about beep codes HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart e Cl Chassis Intrusion Header Gray Connects to the chassis intrusion switch sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed This fu
57. T s v Bus Chipset North Bridge AMD 990FX Y South Bridge AMD SB950 4x 1 5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory Due to Windows 32 bit operating system limitation when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2000 0 C 1866 1600 1333 1066 MHz memory modules To support a DDR3 1866 MHz and above memory you must install an AM3 CPU first Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules Audio Realtek ALC889 codec e High Definition Audio e 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN e 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip 10 100 1000 Mbit gs Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots running at x16 PCIEX16 1 PCIEX16 2 Foroptimum performance if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed be sure to install itin the PCIEX16 1 slot if you are installing two PCI Express graphics cards it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16 1 and PCIEX16 2 slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots running at x4 PCIEX4 1 PCIEX4 2 2 x PCI Express x1 slots All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2 0 standard 1 x PCI slot FN Multi Graphics oh Technology Storage Interface ky USB Support for 2 Way AMD CrossFireX NVIDIA SLI technology South Bridge 6x SATA 6Gb s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb s
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59. able system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone When the phone is out of the range of the computer s Bluetooth receiver the sys tem will enter the specified power saving mode Configuration The Configuration dialog box First you have to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key On the Auto Green omesse main menu click Configure and then click Configure BT devices Select the Blu Select Bluetooth Key s for the AutoGreen key Mac Refresh etooth cell phone that you want to use as the portable key If the screen doesn t d display your Bluetooth cell phone click Refresh to let Auto Green re detect the device Wes TT er 3 Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key make sure your motherboard GIGABYTE has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key After you select a cell phone the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard as shown on the left will appear Enter a passkey 8 16 digits recommended which will be used for pairing with the cell phone Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone Enter the passkey for the Bluetooth device Q W550i Use the same passkey that you entered on the device Passkey 12345679 You should always use a passkey unless your device does not support one We recommend using a passkey that is 8to 16 digits long The longer the passkey the more secure it will be
60. adjust the HT Link Frequency Default b gt x1 x13 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1 x13 200 MHz 2 6 GHz Set Memory Clock Determines whether to manually set the memory clock Auto lets BIOS automatically set the memory clock as required Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable Default Auto Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual The adjustable range is de pendent on the CPU being installed Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature BIOS Setup 36 lt DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration CPU Host Clock Control CPU Frequency MHz Set Memory Clock Memory Clock Auto 200 Auto x6 66 Item Help Menu Level 1333Mhz DCTs Mode Unganged DDR3 Timing Items Auto SPD 1T 2T Command Timing Auto CAS latency Auto om RAS to CAS R W Delay Auto 9T 9T Row Precharge Time Auto 9T Ou Minimum RAS Active Time Auto 24T 24T TwTr Command Delay Auto 5ST ST Trfcl for DIMMI DIMM3 Auto 110ns 110ns TrfcO for DIMM2 DIMM4 Auto Write Recovery Time Auto 10T 10T Precharge Time Auto ST s Row Cycle Time Auto 59 331 RAS to RAS Delay Auto 4T 4T DCTs Drive Strength DCTO DET pA X X MM p o 5 amp 4 KK OK OK T Ee Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized D
61. an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed otherwise overheating and dam age of the CPU may occur Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU graph ics card memory hard drive etc Installing the CPU A Locate the pin one denoted by a small triangle of the CPU socket and the CPU A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM3 Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3 AMS CPU T ES Ss o gt TOSYAINSORXG zb 9570081226240 MWdI69780 JV IZIV 13 Hardware Installation B Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket Before installing the CPU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the AN power outlet to prevent damage to
62. and reduce the useful life of these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6 or system instability or other unexpected results may occur Unique Features 66 4 4 Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a Click of the button Featuring an advanced proprietary software design GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing per formance The Easy Energy Saver Interface A Meter Mode In Meter Mode GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time gt 4 CPU Voltage 5 Meter Mode Button Information Table Button Description Easy Energy Saver On Off Switch Default Off Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On Off Switch Default Off ete CPU Throttling Display CPU Voltage Display 3 Level CPU Voltage Switch Default 1 e Current CPU Power Consumption CO N D oO B amp B DN Meter Time Power Saving Calculate power savings based on time co Meter Timer Reset Switch mb Meter Mode Switch Total Mode Switch NI Close Application will enter Stealth Mode m Bl Minimize Application will continue to run in taskbar INFO Help Oi Live Utility U
63. atio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated Default Enabled Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show No at next boot Default Disabled Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system BIOS Setup 50 Current Voltage V Vcore DDR3 1 5V 3 3V 12V Displays the current system voltages Current System CPU Temperature Displays current system CPU temperature Current CPU SYSTEM POWER FAN Speed RPM Displays current CPU system power fan speed CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold BIOS will emit warning sound Options are Disabled default 60 C 140 F 70 C 158 F 80 C 176 F 90 C 194 F CPU SYSTEM POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU system power fan is not connected or fails Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs Default Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function Enabled allows t
64. be configurable Options are Auto default Manual 37 BIOS Setup lt 1T 2T Command Timing Options are Auto default 1T 2T gt CAS latency Options are Auto default 5T 14T lt RAS to CAS R W Delay Options are Auto default 2T 19T lt gt Row Precharge Time Options are Auto default 2T 19T lt Minimum RAS Active Time Options are Auto default 8T 40T gt TwTr Command Delay Options are Auto default 4T 9T c Trfc1 for DIMM1 DIMM3 Options are Auto default 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns Trfc0 for DIMM2 DIMM4 Options are Auto default 90ns 110ns 160ns 300ns 350ns Write Recovery Time Options are Auto default 5T 8T 10T 12T 14T 16T c Precharge Time Options are Auto default 4T 10T Row Cycle Time Options are Auto default 10T 56T RAS to RAS Delay Options are Auto default 1T 9T DCTs Drive Strength lt gt ProcOdt ohms Options are Auto default 240 ohms 120 ohms 60 ohms c DQS Drive Strength Options are Auto default 0 75x 1 0x 1 25x 1 5x lt Data Drive Strength Options are Auto default 0 75x 1 0x 1 25x 1 5x c MEMCLK Drive Strength Options are Auto default 0 75x 1 0x 1 25x 1 5x c Addr Cmd Drive Strength Options are Auto default 1 0x 1 25x 1 5x 2 0x o CSIODT Drive Strength Options are Auto default 1 0x 1 25x 1 5x 2 0x gt CKE Drive Strength Options are Auto default 1 0x 1
65. d year Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date Time hh mm ss Sets the system time For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave gt IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel gt gt IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST Default None If no SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default CHS LBA Large IDE Channel 2 Master Slave gt gt IDE Auto Detection Press Enter to autodetect the parameters of the SATA device on this channel Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below e Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST Default None If no SATA devices are used set this item to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup br Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode Options are Auto default Large gt Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive 41 BIOS Setup Hal
66. devices Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD South Bridge Up to 14 USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 ports on the back panel 6 ports available through the internal USB headers Etron EJ168 chip Up to 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation mas Internal Ale ni Connectors 9 9 gt 9 0 9 8 8 2 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8 pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x optical S PDIF Out connector 8 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 6 x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Line In Line Out Microphone 9 I O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS SS 2 o ITE IT8720 chip System voltage detection CPU System temperature detection CPU System Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU System Power fan fail warning CPU System fan speed control Whether the CPU system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU system cooler you install 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIO
67. e Back Panel e ossi EEN Front Panel 16 Bits 44100 Hz CD Quality x a o cFemat bwFomt o Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared DIGITAL e rcm 4 1 Make sure you have connected the sound input device e g microphone to the computer 2 To record the audio click the Start Recording button s 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button s s s Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion B Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format Appendix 08 5 3 Troubleshooting 5 3 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website Q In the BIOS Setup program why are some BIOS options missing A Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST In the Main Menu press lt Ctrl gt lt F1 gt to show the advanced options Q Why is the light of my keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down A Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light is still on Q How do clear the CMOS values A For motherboards that have a CMOS SW button press this button to clear the CMOS values before doing this please
68. e Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence The first SATA connector the second SATA connector and so forth For example When hard drives are attached to the first and third SATA connectors the hard drive on the first SATA connector is the first physical drive 59 Unique Features Where do you want to install Windows Step 3 When partitioning your hard drive make sure to leave unallocated space 10 GB or more is recom mended actual size requirements vary depending After the operating system is installed click Start right click the Computer and select Manage Go to Disk Management to check disk allocation on the amount of data and begin the installation of the operating system Step 5 Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space black stripe along the top Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file fie action Yew Hep t aos B Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1 Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time When you see the following message Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2 press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 2 After you use the backup function in Xpress Recovery2 for the first time Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later simply press
69. e 4 To create an array press lt Ctrl C gt to access the LD Define Menu Option ROM Utility c 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc LD View Menu lt There is no any LD gt Keys Available T Up 4 Down PaUp PaDn Switch Page Ctrl C Define LD Enter View LD Ctrl V View Single Disk ESC Exit Figure 4 In the LD Define Menu use the up or down arrow key to move to an item for further configuration Figure 5 Option ROM Utility c 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc LD Define Menu LDNo LD Name RAID Mode Drv ED Logical Drive 1 0 Stripe Block 64 KB Initialization ON Gigabyte Boundary ON Read Policy Read Ahead Write Policy WriteBack Drives Assignments Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment Keys Available tT Up 4 Down PaUp PaDn Switch Page Space Change Option Ctrl Y Save ESC Exit Figure 5 Appendix 16 In the following procedure we ll create RAID 0 as an example Aa Xd N C1 Oo N Co co Under the RAID Mode section press the SPACE key to select RAID 0 Set the Stripe Block size 64 KB is the default Under the Drives Assignments section press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive Press the SPACE key or lt Y gt to change the Assignment option to Y This action adds the drive to the disk array The Drv section will show the number of disks assigned Press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt keys to save th
70. e default line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The default line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack In addition to the default speakers settings the audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform CB om functions via the audio software Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack amp Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio con figuration in Chapter 5 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio 21 Hardware Installation 1 8 Internal Connectors 10 o 4 13 12 14 9 1 ATX 12V 8 BAT 2 ATX 9 F PANEL 3 CPU FAN 10 F AUDIO 4 SYS FAN1 SYS_FAN2 11 SPDIF O 5 PWR FAN 12 F USB1 F USB2 F USB3 6 CLR CMOS 13 COMA 7 SATA3 0 1 2 3 4 5 14 TPM Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices After installing the d
71. e front panel jack detection Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in CJ mi D Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box Select the Mute the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in check box Click OK to complete n 4 Device advanced settings Device the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously Recording Device Tie up same type of input jacks i e line in or microphone as an input device Separate all input jacks as independent input devices C x jJ Appendix 84 K Realtek HD Audio Manager r 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager speakers IIB Digital output Ontica gt eel TECHNOLOGY Front Panel 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager d 9 Q Speakers Ss Digital Output Optical Digital Output g Surround speakers TECHNOLOGY Front Panel Surround speakers TECHNOLOGY 5 2 2 Configuring S PDIF Out The S PD
72. e information The message in Figure 6 will appear Press lt Ctrl Y gt to input the array name If you do not input the array name the default array name will be used Please press Ctrl Y key to input the LD name or press any key to exit If you do not input any LD name the default LD name will be used Figure 6 When the next message appears press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt to clear the MBR or press other keys to ignore this option Fast Initialization option has been selected It will erase the MBR data of the disks Press Ctrl Y key if you are sure to erase it lt Press any other key to ignore this option gt Figure 7 Then the message in Figure 8 will appear Press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt to set the capacity of the RAID array or press other keys to set the array to its maximum capacity Press Ctrl Y to Modify Array Capacity or press any other key to use maximum capacity Figure 8 After the creation is complete the screen will return to LD View Menu where you will see the newly created array Press Esc to return to Main Menu and press Esc again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility fT Appendix View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are as signed to a disk array or are unassigned Under the Assignment column drives are labeled with their as signed disk array or shown as Free if unassigned Optio
73. e password again and press lt Enter gt The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords 7 Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced BIOS Features is set to Setup you must enter the supervisor password for entering BIOS Setup and making BIOS changes When the Password Check item is set to System you must enter the supervisor password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup lt gt User Password When the Password Check item is set to System you must enter the supervisor password or user password at system startup to continue system boot In BIOS Setup you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes To clear the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password press lt Enter gt again The message PASSWORD DISABLED will appear indicating the password has been can celled 53 BIOS Setup 2 12 Save amp Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS 9 Advanced BIOS F Save to CMOS and EXIT Y N Y Integrated Peripha ais DEL UDUL 1 ADOD WUIU Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to B
74. e user defined power saving settings even after the system is restarted Re enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application Note 1 Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function system performance may be affected Note 2 1 Normal Power Saving default 2 Advanced Power Saving 3 Extreme Power Saving Note 3 The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re activated when only the Easy Energy Saver is under the enable status and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero Note 4 Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts Unique Features 68 4 5 Q Share Q Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool After configuring your LAN connection settings and Q Share you are able to share your data with computers on the same network making full use of Internet resources GIGABYTE Ge Q Share Ver 1 0 Directions for using Q Share After installing Q Share from the motherboard driver disk go to Start gt All Programs gt GIGABYTE gt Q Share exe to launch the Q Share tool Find the Q Share icon m in the notification area and right click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings Connect Enable Incoming Folder Disable Incoming Folder Incoming folder gt Open Incoming Folder C O ShareFolder Open Incoming Folder C O ShareFolder Change Incoming Fo
75. ease wait After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the rec ommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of a button Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design the unique multi gear power phase design of GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver allows for the most efficient switching of power phases depending on CPU d I Splashtop Connec t Version 1 1 13 1 Size 39 31MB Splashtop Connect is the smart start page for browser that combines your most visited web sites your history your Facebook friends and your real time news feed into an enhanced view for a more personal Internet experience d Realtek HD Audio Driver Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation e Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation After the system restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers
76. ebuild a RAID 1 array While in the operating system make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu AMD RAIDXpert Step 1 Enter the login ID and password default admin and then click Sign in to launch AMD RAIDXpert AMD RAIDXpert V Administrative Took Logical Drive Information Step 3 Select one available drive and click Start Now to start the rebuilding process AMD RAIDXpert Y Administrative Took Logical Drive Information Information Settings Migration Basic Information Appendix Step 5 AMD RAIDXpert Y Administrative Took MEL Xpert Step 2 Select the RAID array to be rebuilt under Logical Drive View and click the Rebuild tab in the Logi cal Drive Information pane RAIDXpert Y Administrative Took Logical Drive Information Step 4 The rebuilding progress is displayed on the screen and you can select Pause Resume Abort during the rebuilding process When done the array s status on the Information page in the Logical Drive Information pane will display as Functional 82 5 2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5 2 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back 1 Is panel which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel No audio A re f The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Center SF e i e e re i peaker
77. ed information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune 6 Interface Mode Power On Target Settings Reset 0 00 MHz 810 73 MHz 9 200 MHz 4 o x14 0 1332 MHz 100 MHz 33 MHz an overclocking d set for AMO Black to be overdocked e Easy Boost sta cru ard sions tec it was previously saw toa oetan GABYTE Tabs Information i Tab Function c The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard ie Menon The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module s You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information Qe The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders e Easy Boost is an easy to use auto overclocking function When activated the system automatically experiments all sorts of overclocking configurations till it hangs After restart the system will operate with the optimum configurations tested to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance e Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode With Core Boost enabled you can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that have been activated 3 Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile txt file
78. efaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration ProcOdt ohms Auto 60 Auto 40 Item Help DQS Drive Strength Auto 1 0x Auto Ox Menu Level gt Data Drive Strength Auto I 0x Auto MEMCLK Drive Strength Auto 1 25x Auto Addr Cmd Drive Strength Auto 1 5x Auto CS ODT Drive Strength Auto 1 5x Auto CKE Drive Strength Auto 1 5x Auto 1 5x DCTs Addr Cmd Timing DCTO DCTI Addr Cmd Setup Time Auto 1 2T Auto 1 2T Addr Cmd Fine Delay Auto 0 64 Auto 0 6 CS ODT Setup Time Auto 1 2T Auto CS ODT Fine Delay Auto 0 64 Auto CKE Setup Time Auto 1 2T Auto CKE Fine Delay Auto 0 64 Auto Channel Interleaving Bank Interleaving DQS Training Control CKE Power Down Mode Memclock tri stating Enabled Enabled Skip DQS Disabled Disabled TL Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control CPU Frequency MHz Set Memory Clock Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB In telligent Tweaker M l T main menu DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode bp Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual channel gt Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single channel Default DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to
79. ep state by a wake up signal from the installed USB device Default Enabled lt Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a modem that supports wake up function Default Disabled o PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake up signal from a PCI or PCle de vice Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Default Enabled Note Supported on Windows 7 Vista operating system only BIOS Setup 48 HPET Support Note Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows 7 Vista operating system Default Enabled Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Double Click Double click on left button on the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Any KEY Press any key on the keyboard to turn on the system gt gt Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system
80. ersion Appendix 14 C Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration Step 1 After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl F gt to enter RAID Option ROM Utility Figure 2 Press Ctrl lt F gt to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility RAID Option ROM Version 3 3 1540 11 c 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc All rights reserved No Array is defined Press lt Ctrl F gt to enter RAID Option ROM Utility Figure 2 Step 2 Main Menu This is the first option screen when you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility Figure 3 To view the disk drives assigned to arrays press lt 1 gt to enter the View Drive Assignments window To create an array press lt 2 gt to enter the LD View LD Define Menu window To delete an array press lt 3 gt to enter the Delete LD Menu window To view controller settings press lt 4 gt to enter the Controller Configuration window Option ROM Utility c 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc View Drive Assignments LD View LD Define Menu Delete LD Menu Controller Configuration Press 1 4 to Select Option ESC Exit Figure 3 5 Appendix Create Arrays Manually To create a new array press lt 2 gt to enter the LD View Menu window Figur
81. evel gt gt Port2 as ESP Disabled Port3 as ESP Disabled X Port4 as ESP Disabled x Port5 as ESP Disabled Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Port0 as ESP Port1 as ESP Port2 as ESP Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device Default Disabled o Port4 as ESP Port5 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI and OnChip SATA Type Port4 5 is set to As SATA Type Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device Default Disabled lt Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled lt Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip Default Disabled o SMART LAN LAN Cable Diagnostic Function CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port Item Help Partl 2 Status Open Length Menu Level gt gt Part3 6 Status Open Length Part4 5 Status Open Length Part7 8 Status Open Length Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help
82. evice and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard Hardware Installation 22 1 2 ATX_12V ATX 2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of the power connector the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com ponents on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power con nector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start To meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used 500W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system ATX_12V 8 s 4 Pin No Definition i s 2
83. he CPU fan to run at different speed according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements If disabled the CPU fan runs at full speed Default Enabled CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled gt gt Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode Default Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3 pin CPU fan bp PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4 pin CPU fan System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the system fan speed control function Enabled allows the system fan to run at dif ferent speed according to the system temperature If disabled system fan runs at full speed Default Enabled 51 BIOS Setup 2 9 Load Fail Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe Power Manageme Load Fail Safe Defaults Y N N PC Health Status ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to BIOS F8 Q Flash F10 Save amp Exit Setup F12 Load CMOS from BIOS Load Fail Safe Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and then press the lt Y gt key to load the safest BIOS default settings In case system instability occurs you may try to load
84. ical hard drive for the operating system Xpress Recovery2 can only back up restore the first physical hard drive that has the operating system installed As Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of the hard drive make sure to leave enough un allocated space in advanced 10 GB or more is recommended actual size requirements vary depending on the amount of data e It is recommended to back up your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up restored e It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it System Requirements e At least 512 MB of system memory VESA compatible graphics card e Windows XP with SP1 or later Windows Vista Windows 7 with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2 e USB hard drives are not supported RAID drives are not supported GPT partitions are not supported Hard drives larger than 2 2 TB are not supported Installation and Configuration Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk A Installing Windows Vista and Partitioning the Hard Drive X B e Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities For example a backup file created Where do you want to install Windows Where do you want to install Windows Step 1 Step 2 Click Drive options Click New Not
85. igurations Table DDR3 4 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 1 DS SS DS SS Two Modules DS SS DS SS Four Modules DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS Single Sided DS Double Sided No Memory Of DO 00 T EJ Ta n Ta P n ee et FS E218 zl pz mi je B Wg m n DDR3 3 Illes DDR3 2 DDR3 1 M DDR3 4 Due to CPU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for optimum performance For optimum performance when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules we recommend that you install them in the DDR3 1 and DDR3 2 sockets Hardware Installation 16 1 4 2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power AN cord from the power out
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87. individually enable disable CPU Core 1 2 3 4 5 c CPU core 0 Moto This setting is fixed CPU Core 0 is always enabled lt CPU core 1 2 3 4 5 Note Enables or disables CPU Core 1 2 3 4 5 Default Enabled Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature 43 BIOS Setup lt Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive then press the plus key lt gt or lt PageUp gt or the minus key lt gt or lt PageDown gt to move it up or down on the list Press Esc to exit this menu when finished lt EFI CD DVD Boot Option Set this item to EFI if you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2 2 TB Make sure the operating system to be installed supports booting from a GPT partition such as Windows 7 64 bit and Windows Server 2003 64 bit Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting depending on the hard drive you install Default Auto o First Second Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press lt Enter gt to accept Options are LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB FDD USB ZIP USB CDROM USB HDD Legacy LAN Disabled lt Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configur
88. ing this item set the password s under the Set Supervisor User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program Default b gt System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program lt HDD S M A R T Capability Enables or disables the S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology capability of your hard drive This feature allows your system to report read write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed Default Disabled lt Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system Away Mode allows the system to silently perform unattended tasks while in a low power mode that appears off Default Disabled lt Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled displays normal POST message Default Enabled o OMMU support Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support Default Disabled c Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card bp PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display Default PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display gt PEG1 Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display
89. lder C Q ShareFolder Update Q Share About Q Share Exit Figure 1 Data Sharing Disabled Figure 2 Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Description Connect Displays the computers with data sharing enabled Enable Incoming Folder Enables data sharing Disable Incoming Folder Disables data sharing Open Incoming Folder Accesses the shared data folder C Q ShareFolder Change Incoming Folder Changes the data folder to be shared 9 C Q ShareFolder Update Q Share Updates Q Share online About Q Share Displays the current Q Share version Exit Exits Q Share Note This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled 69 Unique Features 4 6 SMART Recovery With SMART Recovery users can quickly create backups of changed data files N or copy files from a spe cific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives partitioned on NTFS file system in Windows 7Nista d Smarthecovery Preference Instructions V Enable In the main menu click the Config button to open the Smart Recov ery Preference dialog box The system will perform an automatic backup computer is tumed on Capacity Sethe naaa peng of dsk space on cach vel omg ao The Smart Recovery Preference dialog box a Button Function Enable Enables automatic daily backup Capacity Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for
90. let to prevent damage to the memory module DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard o anl ooy on Ee Eu DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fin gers on the top edge of the memory push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket Step 2 The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted ATTAT St wg L I Per Hy EH a kana 2 erp Read v gy Saver y 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card A e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the po
91. m to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup Pressing lt F10 gt can also carry out this task Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect Pressing Y to the confirmation mes sage will exit BIOS Setup Pressing Esc can also carry out this task BIOS Setup 34 2 3 MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T CPU Clock Ratio Auto Item Help CPU NorthBridge Freq Auto Menu Level gt Core Performance Boost Enabled CPB Ratio Auto Turbo CPB 20 Disabled CPU Host Clock Control Auto CPU Frequency MHz 200 PCIE Clock MHz Auto HT Link Width Auto HT Link Frequency Auto 2600Mhz Set Memory Clock Auto x Memory Clock x6 66 1333Mhz gt DRAM Configuration Press Enter eeek System Voltage Optimized ex System Voltage Control Auto CPU PLL Voltage Control Auto DRAM Voltage control Auto DDR VTT Voltage Control Auto NB Voltage Control Auto Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T HT Link Voltage Control Auto Item Help NB PCle PLL Voltage Ctrl Auto Menu Level gt CPU NB VID Control Auto CPU Voltage Control Auto Normal CPU Vcore 1 4125V Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General
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93. n ROM Utility c 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Port ID Drive Model Capabilities i Assignment 01 00 WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 SATA 3G S M A R T Health Extent 1 02 00 WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 SATA 3G Extent 1 S M A R T Health tT Up 4 Down PaUp PaDn Switch Page Ctr H Secure Erase ESC Exit Figure 9 Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data Record all array information including the array type the disk members and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion 1 To delete an array press lt 3 gt in the Main Menu to enter the Delete LD Menu Then highlight the array you wish to delete and press the lt Delete gt key or the lt Alt gt lt D gt keys 2 The View LD Defination Menu will appear as shown in Figure 10 showing which drives are assigned to this array Press lt Ctrl gt lt Y gt if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort 3 When the array is deleted the screen will return to Delete LD Menu Press lt Esc gt to return to Main Menu Option ROM Utility c 2011 Advanced Micro Devices Inc LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv Capacity GB LD 1 GBT RAID 0 2 80 Stripe Block 64 KB Read Policy Read Ahead Write Policy WriteBack Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB 01 00 WDC WD8 02 00 iNADIGANAD Press Ctrl Y to delete the data in the disk or press any other key to ab
94. nction requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch sensor The front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power BP sic reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assign ments are matched correctly Hardware Installation 26 10 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignments of the module con nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2 L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ DET 4 NC i 5 LINE2R 5 Line Out R j 6 GND 6 NC ne 7 FAUDIO JD 7 NC O 8 No Pin 8 No Pin comune die 9 LINE2 L 9 Line Out L
95. nd BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 4 BIOS Update Utilities sion of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction BIOS will emit a beep code during the POST Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for the beep codes description e It is recommended that you not alter the default settings unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current ver 31 BIOS Setup 2 1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots A The LOGO Screen Default Ultra Durable Series Motherboard ME iual BIUS KI Hybrid Technology Function Keys B The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Inc GA 990FXA D3 Fia Motherboard Model BIOS Version lt DEL gt BIOS Setup F9 XpressRecovery2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu End Qflash l Function Keys 05 06 2011 RD990 SB950 A66FG08C 00 Function Keys lt TAB gt POST SCRE
96. ng the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket 13 COMA Serial Port Header The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the op tional COM port cable please contact the local dealer O K Pin No Definition 1 NDCD 2 NSIN 3 NSOUT IT uidi 4 NDTR 5 GND es 6 NDSR 7 NRTS ia 3 NCTS 9 NRE 10 NoPin Hardware Installation 28 14 TPM Trusted Platform Module Header You may connect a TPM Trusted Platform Module to this header 19 1 20 2 Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 LCLK 11 LADO 2 GND 12 GND 3 LFRAME 13 NC
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98. ort Figure 10 Appendix 78 5 1 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install Windows 7 Vista XP A Installing Windows 7 Vista The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system Step 1 Boot from the Windows 7 Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When you arrive at the Where do you want to install Windows screen select Load Driver Step 2 Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver The locations of the drivers are as follows RAID driver for Windows 32 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 RAID W7 RAID driver for Windows 64 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 RAID W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 AHCI Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64 bit BootDrv SBxxxW7 AHCI Win7x64 Step 3 When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Select the driver to be installed ompatible RAID Controller DA BootDrv SBxxxW7 RAID W7ahcixs6s inf I Hide drivers that are not compatible with hardware on this computer Figure 1 79 Appendix B Installing Windows XP Before installing Windows XP connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to in stall the SATA RAID AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the O
99. our functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN Note Supported on Windows 7 Vista operating system only 49 BIOS Setup 2 8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Enabled Item Help Reset Case Open Status Disabled Menu Level Case Opened No Vcore 1 344V DDR3 1 5V 1 484V 3 3V 3 280V 12 12 028V Current System Temperature SIC Current CPU Temperature SONG Current CPU FAN Speed 1945 RPM Current SYSTEM FANI Speed 0 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Warning Temperature Disabled CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled POWER FAN Fail Warning Disabled CPU Smart FAN Control Enabled Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode Auto Item Help System Smart FAN Control Enabled Menu Level 142 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults lt Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core voltage and r
100. pdate Check for the latest utility version The above data is for reference only Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only Actual results may vary based on testing method 07 Unique Features B Total Mode In Total Mode users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time Total Power Saving CPU Power Waits Sino D GIGABYTE Powered ty intersil Reliable CPU Power Engine o CD w 3 CPU Throttling 4 CPU Voltage L5 Total Mode Button Information Table Button Description Easy Energy Saver On Off Switch Default Off Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On Off Switch Default Off Note CPU Throttling Display CPU Voltage Display 3 Level CPU Voltage Switch Default 1 2 Current CPU Power Consumption Time Date Easy Energy Saver Enabled Total Power Savings Total power saving with Easy Energy Saver enabled Meter Mode Switch Total Mode Switch Close Application will enter Stealth Mode Minimize Application will continue to run in taskbar INFO Help Live Utility Update Check for the latest utility version CO N OD Oo Co NM c Co RO D C Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode the system continues to work with th
101. related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For example REV 1 0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1 0 Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents BOX OS Ile AA EM CERTE AA AA 6 OBUOHSL AA AA 6 GA 990FXA D3 Motherboard Layout wersssicseianicnenincenctnnssaseshnssctnssbbdieawsniideiwtibelaabteanyetion 7 GA 990FXA D3 Motherboard Block Diagram sene 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation naaa 9 T4 Installation PRECAUTIONS siae a proide cS nav acd 9 T2 Product SDecllICallOfiouuceiiiamadttini iil een etu tita a tcd o teca at onu rentas 10 1 3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler u s 13 toi Instaling e CPU o oceani N 13 1 3 2 Installing the CPU COG aaa a eme hn otn 15 1 4 Installing the Memory ama ama GA ANNA Este casita abro 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration sse 16 1 42 installing a MEON namamanata kane ada BV ctr e 17 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card coronis rk nino bnkt inhonesta 18 1 6 Setup of AMD CrossFireX NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1 7 Back Panel Connectors uci tita annaa rettet ntn 20 MEE ubere NE EET 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup esses esses nenne tn
102. ridge PCle PLL voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the North Bridge PCle PLL voltage as required Default gt 1 325V 2 435V The adjustable range is from 1 325V to 2 435V CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed Default Normal Note Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage Auto sets the CPU voltage as required The adjustable range is de pendent on the CPU being installed Default Normal Note Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU BIOS Setup 40 2 4 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Item Help Time hh mm ss 231525 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave Halt On All But Keyboard Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 766M Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Date mm dd yy Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date an
103. s an optical digital audio in connector USB 3 0 2 0 Port The USB 3 0 port supports the USB 3 0 specification and is compatible to 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 RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description 4 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port 10 Mbps data rate e 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 straight out from the connector Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector A Hardware Installation 20 Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out Jack Black Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Side Speaker Out Jack Gray Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7 1 channel audio configuration Line In Jack Blue Th
104. t fail Turn off the computer and connect the IDE SATA devices Check if the system can boot successfully The problem is verified and solved Reinstall the operating system Reinstall other devices one by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully er for help Or go to the Support amp Downloads Technical Support page to submit your question EB If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local deal Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible 91 Appendix Appendix 202 93 Appendix Appendix 94 Contact Us e GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD Address No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New Taipei City 231 Taiwan TEL 886 2 8912 4000 FAX 886 2 8912 4003 Tech and Non Tech Support Sales Marketing http ggts gigabyte com tw WEB address English http www gigabyte com WEB address Chinese http www gigabyte tw e G B T INC U S A TEL 1 626 854 9338 FAX 1 626 854 9339 Tech Support http rma gigabyte us Web address http www gigabyte us e G B T INC USA Mexico Tel 1 626 854 9338 x 215 Soporte de habla hispano FAX 1 626 854 9339 C
105. t Enter gt A Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model Step 2 The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears press lt Enter gt to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete press any key to return to the main menu Q Flash Utility v2 23 Winbond 25Q32BV 63 Unique Features Step 4 Press lt Esc gt and then lt Enter gt to exit Q Flash and reboot the system As the system boots you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen Step 5 During the POST press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults and press lt Enter gt to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T Load Fail Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Periphe Power Manageme Load Optimized Defaults Y N Y PC Health Status ESC Quit TL Select Item F11 Save CMOS to B
106. t On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST gt gt All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non fatal error the system boot will stop gt gt No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error gt gt All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors Default Memory These fields are read only and are determined by the BIOS POST gt Base Memory Also called conventional memory Typically 640 KB will be reserved for the MS DOS operating system gt Extended Memory The amount of extended memory BIOS Setup 42 2 5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD CIE Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool amp Quiet control CPU Unlock CPU core Control x CPU sae 0 x OU core NG c CPU core 2 3 4 5 Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S M A R T Capability Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show IOMMU support Init Display First T Move Enter Select F5 Previous Values lt AMD C1E Support F6 Fail Safe Defaults Auto Item Help Disabled Menu Level gt Auto Disabled Auto Enabled Enabled Enabled Press Enter Auto Hard Disk CDROM USB FDD Setup Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled PCI Slot PU PD Value
107. tage control items below to be configurable Default Auto c CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required Default gt gt 2 025V 3 135V The adjustable range is from 2 025V to 3 135V Note Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU 39 BIOS Setup DRAM Voltage control Allows you to set memory voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required Default b gt 1 025V 2 135V The adjustable range is from 1 025V to 2 135V Note Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory DDR VTT Voltage Control Allows you to set the DDR VTT voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required Default 0 515V 1 145V The adjustable range is from 0 515V to 1 145V Note Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required Default gt 0 865V 1 975V The adjustable range is from 0 865V to 1 975V HT Link Voltage Control Allows you to set the HT Link voltage gt gt Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required Default gt gt 0 725V 1 435V The adjustable range is from 0 725V to 1 435V NB PCle PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the North B
108. ted in the slot and does not rock e Removing the Card from the PCIEX4 1 PCIEX4 2 Slot Press the latch at the e Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 Slot Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then end of the slot to release lift the card straight out E the card and then lift the from the slot card straight out from the slot Hardware Installation 18 1 6 Setup of AMD CrossFireX NVIDIA SLI Configuration A System Requirements Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system A CrossFireX SLI supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver Two CrossFireX SLI ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver One CrossFire SLI bridge connector A power supply with sufficient power is recommended Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement B Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1 Observe the steps in 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card and install two CrossFireX SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 1 and PCIEX16 2 slots Step 2 Insert the CrossFire 9 SL bridge connector in the CrossFireX SLI gold edge connectors on top of the two cards Step 3 Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 1 slot C Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C 1 To Enable CrossFireX Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system go to the Cata lyst Control Center
109. tup Step 1 Turn on your computer and press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled To enable RAID for the SATA3_0 1 2 3 connectors set On Chip SATA Type to RAID To enable RAID for the SATA3_4 5 connectors set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type to As SATA Type Figure 1 To enable support for RAID 5 set OnChip SATA RAID5 Support to Enabled CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller Enabled Item Help OnChip SATA Type Native IDE Menu Level gt OnChip SATA Port4 5 Type As SATA Type OnChip SATA RAIDS Support Enabled OnChip SALA35 0 Support Enabled lt OnChip SATA Port as ESP Press Enter Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled SMART LAN Press Enter Onboard Audio Function Enabled R USB30 Controller Enabled USB Controllers Enabled USB Legacy Function Enabled USB Storage Function Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8 IRQ4 Ne Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Figure 1 Step 2 Save changes and exit BIOS Setup erboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you CR BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your moth have and the BIOS v
110. turn off the computer and unplug the power cord For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper refer to the instructions on the CLR CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values If your board doesn t have this jumper refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the bat tery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Q Why do I still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume A Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier Q Why cannot install the onboard HD audio driver successfully For Windows XP only A Step 1 First make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed check in My Computer gt Properties gt Gen eral gt System If not please update it from Microsoft s website Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully check in My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System Devices Step 2 Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound video and game controllers If yes please disable this device If not skip this step Step 3 Then go back to My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System devices and
111. wer cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage PCI Express x1 Slot Femme PCI Express x16 Slot PCIEX16 1 PCIEX16 2 PCI Express x16 Slot PCIEX4 1 PCIEX4 2 PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s Turn on your computer If necessary go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card s T Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system O3 IV Wu p m Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card e Installing a Graphics Card Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make sure the card is securely sea
112. wever if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG Copyright C 1984 2011 Award Software Inc GA 990FXA D3 F1a DEL BIOS Setup F9 XpressRecovery2 lt F12 gt Boot Menu End Qflash 05 06 2011 RD990 SB950 7A66FG08C 00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction Unique Features 62 B Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS choose the location where the BIOS file is saved The following procedure as sumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive Step 1 1 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer In the main menu of Q Flash use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press lt Enter gt The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file GA Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16 12 file system Ifthe BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the End key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select HDD 1 0 and press lt Enter gt Q Flash Utility v2 23 Flash Type Size Winbond 25Q32BV 0 file s found 3 Select the BIOS update file and press l
113. wide branch offices click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website AMD 9 Series Utili Kcd 3413 o come Jo GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD 3 5 System This page provides the basic system information GIGABYTE System Information You can save print or e mail the system information by clicking the buttons below Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd GA 990FXA D3 GA 990FXA D3 F1a AMD Eng Sample ZD302046W4K43 36 30 20 2 8 A Total physical memory 1021 MB Windows 7 Ultimate AMD 9 Series Utility DVD 1 0 B11 0429 1 57 Drivers Installation 3 6 Download Center To update the BIOS drivers or applications click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website The latest version of the BIOS drivers or applications will be displayed Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically d Easy Energy Saver Version 1 0 Size 3 65MB GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of a button Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design the unique multi gear power phase design of GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver allows for the most efficient switching of power phases depending on CPU workload Splashtop Connect Version 1 1 13 1 Size 39 31MB

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