Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4 Manual de usuario

GA-MA790X-DS4

AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for

AMD PhenomTM FX processor/

AMD PhenomTM processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-MA790XDS4-1002R

Oct. 16, 2007

Motherboard

GA-MA790X-DS4

Motherboard

GA-MA790X-DS4

Oct. 16, 2007

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Documentation Classifications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

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 instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the

information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

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

OptionalItems ................................................................................................................. 6

GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................... 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

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

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

1-2 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16

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

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

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 20

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 22

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 35

2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 36

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37

2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 39

2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 41

2-5 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 43

2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 46

2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 48

2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 49

2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 51

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 54

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 54

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 55

2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 56

2-14 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 56

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

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

3-2 SoftwareApplications ..................................................................................... 58

3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 58

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 59

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 59

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

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 ......................................................................................... 61

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 66

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...................................................... 66

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ....................................................... 69

4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro ............................................................................................. 71

4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost ........................................................................... 72

Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................................................................... 73

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 73

5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller ......................................................... 73

5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette ..................................................... 79

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...................... 80

5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output ................................................................. 85

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ............................................................ 85

5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional) ........................................................... 87

5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording ................................................................... 89

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................. 91

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 92

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................. 92

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 93

Regulatory Statements ................................................................................................. 95

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Box Contents

GA-MA790X-DS4 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable

Two SATA 3Gb/s cables

I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R)

2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-01R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-01R)

S/PDIF in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R)

LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R)

•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

Socket AM2

ATX

GA-MA790X-DS4

USB

LAN

CD_IN

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

Main BIOS

FDD

PCIE_16_1

IT8718

IDE

DDRII_1

DDRII_2

DDRII_4

F1_1394

TSB43AB23

PCIE_1

PCIE_2

BAT

CODEC

ATX_12V_2X4

AMD 790X

USB

1394

COMA

PWR_LED

CLR_CMOS

RTL

8111B

CPU_FAN

SATAII0

F_USB2

PCIE_3

SPDIF_OUT

SYS_FAN1

AMD SB600

SATAII2

F_PANEL

LPT

RCA

SPDIF

USB

1394

Backup BIOS

SATAII1SATAII3

F_USB1

PCIE_16_2

PCI1

PCI2

PWR_FAN

SYS_FAN2

NB_FAN

SPDIF_IN

PCIE_12V

DDRII_3

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Block Diagram

AMD

Socket AM2

CPU

CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz)

Hyper Transport 3.0

3 PCI Express x1

PCI Express Bus

AMD 790X

DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

4 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA-133/100/66/33

IDE Channel

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

LPC BUS

AMD SB600

10 USB Ports

Line-Out

MIC

CODEC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

2 PCI

PCI Bus

3 IEEE 1394a

TSB43AB23 LPT Port

Floppy

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

IT8718

x1 x1

RTL8111B

LAN

RJ45

Dual BIOS

PCI Express x 16 Bus

2 PCIe x8

1 PCIe x16

Switch

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

Hardware Installation- 9 -

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, 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

components 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 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 certified computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -

1-2 Product Specifications

CPU Support for Socket AM2+/AM2 processors:

AMD PhenomTM FX processor/AMD PhenomTM processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 FX processor/AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/

AMD AthlonTM 64 processor/AMD SempronTM processor

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

Hyper Transport Bus5200/2000 MT/s

Chipset North Bridge: AMD 790X

South Bridge: AMD SB600

Memory 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)

Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR2 1066 (Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules

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

Audio Realtek ALC889A codec

High Definition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF In/Out

Support for CD In

LAN RTL 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots supporting ATI CrossFireXTM technology (Note 3)

(The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports x8.

The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

2 x PCI slots

Storage Interface South Bridge:

- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices

- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

iTE IT8718 chip:

- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive

IEEE 1394a T.I. TSB43AB23 chip

Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket

connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header)

USB Integrated in the South Bridge

Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets

connected to the internal USB headers)

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