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Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H User Manual

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  • Page 1 GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+/AM2 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom FX processor/AMD Phenom X4 processor/ AMD Phenom X3 processor/AMD Athlon X2 processor/ AMD Athlon processor/AMD Sempron X2 processor/ AMD Sempron processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA790GP4H-1001R...

  • Page 3: Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

    GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ......................... 6 Optional Items......................... 6 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard Layout ..............7 Block Diagram........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler .............. 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................
  • Page 5 2-13 Save & Exit Setup ..................60 2-14 Exit Without Saving ..................60 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................61 Installing Chipset Drivers ................61 Software Applications ..................62 Driver CD Information ..................62 Hardware Information ..................63 Contact Us ..................... 63 Chapter 4 Unique Features ..................

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-MA790GP-DS4H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables 2-port USB 2.0 bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.

  • Page 7: Ga-Ma790Gp-Ds4H Motherboard Layout

    GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM2+/AM2 OPTICAL AUDIO SidePort Memory PCIEX1_1 AMD 790GX PCIEX16_1 8111C PCIEX1_2 AMD SB750 GA-MA790GP-DS4H M_BIOS CD_IN BATTERY CLR_CMOS PCIEX1_3 B_ BIOS CODEC PCIEX8_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 PCI1 SATA2_0 TSB43AB23 SATA2_1 PCI2 SATA2_4 PWR_LED F_1394_1...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 (Note 2) 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 2 ) CPU CLK+/-(200 MHz) AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz DIMM PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 AMD 790GX DVI-D or HDMI...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 •...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    X3 processor/AMD Athlon X2 processor/ AMD Athlon processor/AMD Sempron X2 processor/ AMD Sempron processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus  5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 790GX  South Bridge: AMD SB750 ...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  1 x floppy disk drive connector  1 x IDE connector  6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header ...
  • Page 12 (Note 5) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 6) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 7) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 1 2 -...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 14 CPU, lowering the locking lever and latch- ing it into the fully locked position. Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 1 4 -...

  • Page 15: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Step 2: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.

  • Page 16: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 17: Installing A Memory

    1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 1 8 -...
  • Page 19 Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCIEX16_1/ PCIEX8_1 slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

  • Page 20: Enabling The Ati Hybrid Crossfirex

    • To change the Internal Graphic Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first. * For Windows XP, you must install AMD chipset driver version 8.51 or later. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 2 0 -...

  • Page 21: Configuring An Ati Crossfirex

    Configuring an ATI CrossFireX System To enable CrossFireX technology, you need two graphics cards that support ATI CrossFire technology. Before You Begin-- A. Power Requirements: Use a power supply that is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an CrossFireX configuration and other components in your system.

  • Page 22: Back Panel Connectors

    In Windows XP, select Start>Control Panel>Sounds In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel> and Audio Devices>Audio, set the Default device for Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click sound playback to Realtek HDA HDMI Out. Set Default. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 2 2 -...

  • Page 23: Usb Port

    Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a n optical digital audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities.
  • Page 24 Acceleration is enabled ) File Format Suitable Resolution Windows XP Windows Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Non-protected contents HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p Blu-ray GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 2 4 -...

  • Page 25: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CPU_FAN CD_IN SYS_FAN1 SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN2 F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 / F_USB4 PWR_FAN F_1394_1 / F_1394_2 SATA2_0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 PWR_LED CLR_CMOS BATTERY Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •...
  • Page 26 -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GND (Only for 2x12 pin ATX) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 2 6 -...
  • Page 27 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
  • Page 28 • A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.) • A RAID 10 configuration requires at least four hard drives and the total number of hard drives must be an even number. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 2 8 -...
  • Page 29 10) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state.

  • Page 30: F_Panel Front Panel Header

    LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assign- ments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 3 0 -...

  • Page 31: Cd In Connector

    13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 32 • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 3 2 -...
  • Page 33 17) F_1394_1/F_1394_2 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No.
  • Page 34 20) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design. Pin No. Definition Signal GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 3 4 -...

  • Page 35: Clearing Cmos Jumper

    21) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
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  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you can press <Ctrl> + <F1> in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility . Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the •...

  • Page 38: Startup Screen

    A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a Motherboard Model BIOS Version Function Keys <DEL>: BIOS Setup /Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash...

  • Page 39: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 40 (Pressing <F10> can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 4 0 -...

  • Page 41: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) HT Link Frequency [Auto] Item Help CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] Menu Level (Note) Memory Controller Freq. [Auto] 1800Mhz CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) [Auto] VGA Core Clock control...
  • Page 42 Allows you to set memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 4 2 -...

  • Page 43: Dram Configuration

    DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software DRAM Configuration DDRII Timing Items [Auto] Auto Item Help x CAS# latency Auto Menu Level x RAS to CAS R/W Delay Auto x Row Precharge Time Auto x Minimum RAS Active Time Auto x 1T/2T Command Timing Auto...
  • Page 44 Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 4 4 -...

  • Page 45: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Jul 2 2008 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 18:25:04 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] IDE Channel 1 Master [None] IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]...
  • Page 46 These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 4 6 -...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Internal Graphics Mode [UMA+SidePort] Item Help UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto] Menu Level x Surround View Disabled Onboard VGA output connect [Auto] Virtualization [Disabled] (Note) Patch AMD TLB Erratum [Enabled] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto]...
  • Page 48 (Default: Disabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.
  • Page 49 Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard VGA. PCI Slot Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display.(Default) OnChip VGA Sets the onboard VGA as the first display. Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display.

  • Page 50: Integrated Peripherals

    If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 5 0 -...
  • Page 51 Onboard LAN Function Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software SMART LAN Item Help...
  • Page 52 ECP Mode Use DMA Selects DMA channel for the LPT port in ECP mode. This item is configurable only if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Options are: 3 (default), 1. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 5 2 -...

  • Page 53: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] Menu Level USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] HPET Support (Note)
  • Page 54 Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. (Note) Supported on Windows Vista operating system only. ® ® GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 5 4 -...

  • Page 55: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto...

  • Page 56: Pc Health Status

    CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto] Menu Level System Smart FAN Control [Enabled] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 5 6 -...
  • Page 57 Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header.

  • Page 58: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Press <Enter> on this item and then press the <Y> key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 5 8 -...

  • Page 59: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Enter Password: Save & Exit Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status...

  • Page 60: Save & Exit Setup

    Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 6 0 -...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below.

  • Page 62: Software Applications

    Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.

  • Page 63: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 63 -...
  • Page 64 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 6 4 -...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Unique Features

    Chapter 4 Unique Features Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that allows you to quickly compress and back up your system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can back up data on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Before You Begin: •...

  • Page 66: Installation And Configuration

    Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2). Figure 2 Figure 1 3. Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 6 6 -...
  • Page 67 4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file.
  • Page 68 If you wish to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press <F9> during the POST (Figure 9). Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790GP-DS4H F1a <DEL>: BIOS Setup /Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash Figure 9 07/15/2008-RS780D-SB750-6A66AG0BC-00 C.
  • Page 69 D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E.

  • Page 70: Bios Update Utilities

    4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. MA79GD4H.F1) to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive.
  • Page 71 B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Step 1: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. In the main menu of Q- Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>.
  • Page 72 Press <Y> to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press <Y> to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 7 2 -...

  • Page 73: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    BIOS or a system that is unable to start. 3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing.

  • Page 74: Easytune 5 Pro

    Display Area Displays the CPU frequency Function LEDs Shows the supported function(s) Live Update Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Help Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Exit/Minimize Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Turbo Boost...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Appendix

    (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) To install W indows Vista onto your SATA RAID drives, please go to GIGABYTE's website to download the W indows Vista SATA RAID driver.
  • Page 76 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 77 C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F>...

  • Page 78: Create Arrays Manually

    Capabilities Capacity (GB) Assignment 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 79.89 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 80.02 Keys Available [ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change [Ctrl-Y] Save [PgUp/Dn] Page Change Figure 5 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: View Drive Assignments

    In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SP ACE> key to select RAID 0. 2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64 KB is the default. 3. Under the Drives Assignments section, press the up or down arrow key to highlight a drive. 4.
  • Page 80 Drive Model Capabilities Capacity (GB) 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 79.89 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 SATA 3G 80.02 Press Ctrl-Y to delete the data in the disk! or press any other key to abort... Figure 9 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 80 -...

  • Page 81: Making A Sata Raid/Ahci Driver Diskette For Windows Xp

    5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) To successfully install operating system onto SA TA hard drive(s) that is/are configured to RAID/AHCI mode, you need to install the SA TA controller driver during the OS installation. Without the driver , the hard drive may not be recognized during the Windows setup process.

  • Page 82: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 83 Step 3: When Setup correctly recognizes the AMD SB750 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Use the arrow keys to select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press <Enter>. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
  • Page 84 Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3. Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit Figure 5 GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 85 B. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID hard drive will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver.
  • Page 86 After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 9). Figure 9 The install menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by driver version. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 87: Configuring Audio Input And Output

    Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio. The picture to the right shows the default audio jack Center/Subwoofer Line In Speaker Out assignments. Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change...
  • Page 88 OK to activiate the AC'97 functionality. When using an AC'97 front panel audio module, you can only have audio signals present on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 89: Installing The S/Pdif In And Out Cable (Optional)

    5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable (Optional) The S/PDIF in and out cable provides S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out functionalities. Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut Optical Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIFIn S/PDIF in: The S/PDIF in jacks allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. S/PDIF out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
  • Page 90 S/PDIF In/Out Settings dialog box, select an out- put sampling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration. (Note) The actual locations of the SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors may differ by model. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 90 -...

  • Page 91: Enabling The Dolby Home Theater Function

    5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function Before Dolby Home Theater is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources . You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home Theater enabled, 2-channel stereo content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment (Note)

  • Page 92: Configuring Microphone Recording

    Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 3: Locate the Volume icon in your system tray and click it to open the volume control panel. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 93 Step 4: To hear the sound being recorded during the record- ing process when using the microphone function on the front panel, do not select the Mute check box under Front Pink In or Front Green In in Master Volume. It is recommended that you set the volume at a middle level.

  • Page 94: Using The Sound Recorder

    3. To play a sound file, click the Play button 4. To stop playing, click the Stop button 5. You may use the Fast Forward button move to the beginning of a file or the Fast Back- ward button to the end. GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 94 -...

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more F AQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\F AQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting Procedure

    Turn on the power to start the computer. Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. (Continued...) GA-MA790GP-DS4H Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 97 The power supply, When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is verified and solved. The graphics card, Check if there is display on your monitor. expansion slot, or monitor might fail.

  • Page 98: Regulatory Statements

    "end of life" product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement.
  • Page 99 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.
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  • Page 103 Web address: http://www.gigabyte.com.mx TEL: +86-24-83992901 FAX: +86-24-83992909 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. (Singapore) WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED (India) WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in WEB address : http://th.giga-byte.com (Thailand) WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.vn (Vietnam) WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sa (Saudi Arabia) GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY.
  • Page 104 WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu Co., Ltd. in TURKEY (Turkey) WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.tr You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...

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