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Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5
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GA-X79-UD5
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X79UD5-1002R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsQuad-channel
Number of memory slots8
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 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 II connectors4
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Headphone outputs5
eSATA ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity7
Audio chipRealtek ALC898
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorExtended ATX
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
PCI Express slots version3.0
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version4.0
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth264 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Safety guidelines for installing hardware components to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the GA-X79-UD5 motherboard.

CPU and Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler securely.

Memory Installation

Instructions for installing DDR3 memory modules and configuring memory channels.

Expansion Card & Multi-GPU Setup

Guide to installing expansion cards and configuring multi-GPU setups like SLI/CrossFireX.

Motherboard Connectors

Explanation of back panel and internal connectors for system assembly.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Process for installing essential system drivers from the motherboard driver disk.

Application Software

Overview of GIGABYTE utilities and free software available for installation.

Download Center

Link to GIGABYTE's website for downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data compression, backup, and restoration.

BIOS Update Utilities

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

EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings and performing overclocking in Windows.

Smart 6™

Suite of utilities for system performance, boot-up time, security, and file recovery.

Chapter 5 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to configure SATA controllers and RAID arrays for storage devices.

Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guide to setting up audio jacks and configuring sound effects and microphone recording.

Troubleshooting

Common issues, FAQs, and troubleshooting procedures for system startup problems.

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