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Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6
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GA-MA790FX-DQ6
AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
TM
FX processor/
AMD Phenom
TM
processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 FX processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core processor/
AMD Athlon
TM
64 processor/AMD Sempron
TM
processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-MA79FX6-1003R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
SocketAM2+
ChipsetAMD 790FX
Form FactorATX
Memory TypeDDR2
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory Supported8 GB
PCIe x16 Slots4
PCIe x1 Slots2
PCI Slots2
SATA Ports6
AudioRealtek ALC889A
IDE1
CrossFire SupportYes
RAID Support0, 1, 10
EthernetRealtek RTL8111B Gigabit Ethernet Controller
USB Ports12

Summary

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safe installation and handling of motherboard components to prevent damage.

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooler onto the motherboard.

Installing the Memory

Guide on how to install DDR2 memory modules and configure dual channel memory.

Installing an Expansion Card

Instructions for installing expansion cards like graphics cards into PCI Express or PCI slots.

BIOS Setup

PC Health Status

Monitoring of system voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, and chassis intrusion status.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU overclocking, frequency, and voltage adjustments.

Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Instructions for installing chipset drivers using the GIGABYTE driver disk.

Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for system backup and restoration, supporting PATA and SATA drives.

BIOS Update Utilities

Information on updating the system BIOS using Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities.

Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Configuring AMD SB600 SATA Controllers

Instructions for installing and configuring AMD SB600 SATA controllers.

Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Guide for installing SATA RAID/AHCI drivers and the operating system.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedure

A step-by-step flowchart for diagnosing and resolving system startup problems.

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