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Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3
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GA-X79-UD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-X79UD3-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1200, 1300, 1333, 1500, 1600, 1666, 1800, 1866, 1900, 2000, 2133 MHz
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors1
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
eSATA ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
Audio chipRealtek ALC898
Component forPC
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, Hybrid CrossFireX, Quad-GPU CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
PCI Express slots version3.0
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines for preventing damage during component installation.

1-2 Product Specifications

Details on CPU, Chipset, Memory, Audio, LAN, and expansion slots.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Steps for installing the CPU and its cooling system.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guide for installing RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards like graphics or sound cards.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Identifies and explains the function of rear I/O ports.

1-8 Internal Connectors

Details the internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Describes the initial logo screen and function keys during boot.

2-2 The Main Menu

Explains the 3D BIOS and main BIOS setup interface.

2-3 M.I.T.

Overclocking and system monitoring settings for CPU, memory, and voltage.

2-5 BIOS Features

Settings for boot options, NumLock state, logo display, and PCI ROM priority.

2-6 Peripherals

Configuration for onboard LAN, audio, USB, and SATA controllers.

2-7 Power Management

Settings related to AC BACK, power-on by keyboard, resume by alarm, and sleep states.

2-8 Save & Exit Setup

Options for saving changes, loading defaults, and exiting the BIOS.

Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide for installing essential chipset drivers from the driver disk.

3-2 Application Software

Information on GIGABYTE utilities and free software available on the driver disk.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Provides access to application guides and motherboard manuals.

3-6 Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE's website for updating BIOS, drivers, and applications.

Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for backing up and restoring system data.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Information on Q-Flash and @BIOS tools for updating system BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Software for system tuning, overclocking, and monitoring in Windows.

4-5 Smart 6™

Suite of utilities for system management, performance, and security.

4-6 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for configuring RAID arrays for enhanced performance.

4-8 TouchBIOS

BIOS configuration tool usable within the Windows environment.

Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Guide to setting up SATA drives, including RAID configurations.

5-1-1 Configuring Intel X79 SATA Controllers

Steps to configure Intel X79 SATA controllers and RAID.

5-1-2 Configuring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers

Steps to configure Marvell 88SE9172 SATA controllers and RAID.

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

Guide for installing SATA drivers and OS for RAID/AHCI configurations.

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Instructions for setting up audio jacks for multi-channel configurations.

5-3 Troubleshooting

Solutions for common issues encountered during system operation.

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common user queries about the motherboard.

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to diagnose and solve startup problems.

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