Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 Manual de usuario

GA-990FXA-UD5

User's Manual

Rev. 3001

12ME-990FXA5-3001R

Motherboard

GA-990FXA-UD5

Sept. 28, 2012

Motherboard

GA-990FXA-UD5

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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in

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Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-

mentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-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:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-990FXA-UD5 Motherboard Layout ..........................................................................7

GA-990FXA-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram..............................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ..................................................................................................13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ......................................................................................15

1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration ....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory................................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card......................................................................... 18

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIASLIConguration ................................ 19

1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21

1-8 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 23

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................33

2-1 Startup Screen............................................................................................... 34

2-2 The Main Menu.............................................................................................. 35

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 37

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 45

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 46

2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 49

2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 53

2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 55

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................57

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers............................................................................... 57

3-2 Application Software...................................................................................... 58

3-3 Technical Manuals......................................................................................... 58

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 59

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 59

3-6 Download Center........................................................................................... 60

3-7 New Program................................................................................................. 60

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................61

4-1 BIOS Update Utilities..................................................................................... 61

4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...........................................................61

4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility........................................................... 64

4-2 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 65

4-3 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 66

4-4 Smart Recovery 2.......................................................................................... 67

4-5 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 69

Chapter 5 Appendix......................................................................................................71

5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)................................................................... 71

5-1-1 ConguringAMDSB950SATAControllers .........................................................71

5-1-2 ConguringMarvell88SE9172SATAControllers.................................................77

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System............................ 83

5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput.............................................................. 91

5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio..................................................................91

5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut.........................................................................................93

5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ........................................................ 94

5-2-4 ConguringMicrophoneRecording...................................................................... 95

5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ....................................................................................97

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 98

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 98

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................. 99

5-3-3 Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................101

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Box Contents

5GA-990FXA-UD5 motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk

5User's Manual

5Quick Installation Guide

5Four SATA cables

5I/O Shield

5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

5One 3-Way SLI bridge connector

Optional Items

2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)

2-portIEEE1394abracket(PartNo.12CF1-1IE008-0*R)

eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-0*R)

COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

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.

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GA-990FXA-UD5 Motherboard Layout

(Note) Duetoahardwarelimitation,thePCIEX1slotcanonlyaccommodateashorterPCIExpressx1

expansion card.

KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN

ATX

GA-990FXA-UD5

AUDIO

SYS_FAN1

PCIEX1 (Note)

DDR3_4

DDR3_2

ATX_12V

AMD 990FX

AMD SB950

CODEC

BAT

PCI

F_USB2

M_BIOS

F_PANEL

B_BIOS

F_USB1

PCIEX16_1

USB_ESATA

CLR_CMOS

SPDIF_O

Socket AM3+

Realtek

RTL8111E

iTE

Super I/O

Etron

EJ168

OPTICAL

USB_1394_ESATA

R_USB30

USB_LAN

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

PWR_FAN

SATA3

Etron

EJ168

F_USB30

SYS_FAN2 F_USB3

COMA

F_AUDIO TPM

F_1394

VIA

VT6308

PCIEX4_1

PCIEX8

PCIEX4_2

GSATA3

Marvell

88SE9172

PCIEX16_2

Marvell

88SE9172

024

135

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GA-990FXA-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram

Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."

AM3+/AM3 CPU

Hyper Transport Bus

AMD 990FX

1 PCI

PCI Bus

PCI CLK

(33MHz)

CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)

Dual BIOS

COM

LPC Bus

DDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066MHz

6 SATA 6Gb/s

PS/2 KB/Mouse

14 USB 2.0/1.1

LAN

RJ45

Dual Channel Memory

2 USB 3.0/2.0

PCI Express Bus

1 PCI Express x1

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

Etron

EJ168

VIA VT6308

2 IEEE 1394a

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line Out

MIC

Line In

S/PDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

CODEC

2 SATA 6Gb/s

Marvell

88SE9172

2 USB 3.0/2.0

Etron

EJ168

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

PCI Express Bus

2 PCI Express x4

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

1 PCI Express x162 PCI Express x8

Switch

x16 x16

1 PCI Express x16

x16

PCI Express Bus

2 SATA 6Gb/s

Marvell

88SE9172

AMD SB950

iTE

Super I/O

Realtek

GbE LAN

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Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can 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, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•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rsttouchametalobjectto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 supply

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 hardware

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 system

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certiedcomputertechnician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU AM3+ Socket:

- AMD AM3+ FX processors

- AMD AM3 Phenom™II processors/ AMD Athlon™II processors

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

Hyper Transport

Bus 5200 MT/s

Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX

South Bridge: AMD SB950

Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

* Duetoa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the

sizeofthephysicalmemoryinstalled.

Dual channel memory architecture

SupportforDDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066MHzmemorymodules

* TosupportaDDR31866MHz(andabove)memory,youmustinstallanAM3+CPU

rst.

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory

modules.)

Audio Realtek ALC889 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for Dolby®Home Theater

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN RealtekGbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)

Expansion Slots 2xPCIExpressx16slots,runningatx16(PCIEX16_1,PCIEX16_2)

* Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,be

sure to install it in 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.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)

* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_2 slot. When PCIEX8 is

populated with a PCI Express expansion card, the PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at

up to x8 mode.

2xPCIExpressx16slots,runningatx4(PCIEX4_1,PCIEX4_2)

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

 (AllPCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)

1 x PCI slot

Multi-Graphics

Technology Support for 2-Way/3-Way AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA SLI technology

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