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Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P User Manual

Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
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GA-MA790XT-UD4P
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
TM
II X3 processor/AMD Phenom
TM
II X4 processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-MA79T4P-1002R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketSocket AM3
Processor manufacturerAMD
USB 2.0 connectors2
Power fan connectorYes
Number of COM connectors1
Number of SATA connectors8
Controller interface typeSATA
Controller 2nd interface typeIDE
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Audio chipRealtek ALC889
Motherboard chipsetAMD 790X
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista/ XP
PCI Express x1 slots3
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111DL
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth233 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

GA-MA790XT-UD4P User's Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Regulatory compliance statements, including FCC information.

Box Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package for initial setup.

Motherboard Layout and Block Diagram

Visual representation of motherboard components and their connections.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and procedures for installing hardware to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard's components and features.

Internal and Back Panel Connectors

Identification and description of all internal headers and external back panel ports.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Accessing BIOS and Startup Screens

How to enter BIOS Setup and understand the initial system startup screens.

Main Menu Overview

Navigating the primary BIOS setup menu and understanding function keys.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU clock, frequency, voltage, and memory.

Standard CMOS Features

Configuring system date, time, and basic IDE/SATA device settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, virtualization, passwords, and display initiation.

Integrated Peripherals

Enabling/disabling onboard devices like SATA, LAN, Audio, USB, and 1394.

Power Management and PC Health

Configuring system power states, wake-up events, and monitoring system status.

BIOS Defaults and Passwords

Loading default BIOS settings and setting system/supervisor passwords.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset and Application Drivers

Step-by-step guide to installing essential chipset drivers and bundled software.

Software and Download Center

Information on application software, technical manuals, and accessing the download center.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for compressing, backing up, and restoring system data.

BIOS Update Utilities

Instructions for updating the BIOS using Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities.

EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and monitoring hardware.

Easy Energy Saver

Technology for power savings and enhanced power efficiency.

Q-Share and Time Repair

Tools for data sharing over LAN and system data backup/restore.

Chapter 5 Appendix

SATA Hard Drive Configuration

Steps for installing SATA drives, configuring controllers, and setting up RAID arrays.

Installing RAID/AHCI Drivers and OS

Guide to creating driver diskettes and installing OS with RAID/AHCI.

Audio Configuration

Setting up multi-channel audio, S/PDIF, microphone recording, and Dolby features.

Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and a step-by-step procedure to resolve system startup issues.

Regulatory Statements

Information regarding environmental directives, RoHS, WEEE, and China RoHS.

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