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Инструкция для
материнской платы GigaByte
GA-990FXA-UD3 rev. 1.2
Перейти в карточку товара
8 800 775 98 98

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  • Page 1 Инструкция для материнской платы GigaByte GA-990FXA-UD3 rev. 1.2 Перейти в карточку товара 8 800 775 98 98...
  • Page 2 GA-990FXA-UD3 User's Manual Rev. 1201 12ME-990FXA3-1201R...
  • Page 3 Motherboard GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard GA-990FXA-UD3 Sept. 16, 2011 Sept. 16, 2011...

  • Page 4: Identifying Motherboard Revision

    Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. out prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................6 Optional Items .........................6 GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout ................7 GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram ...............8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................15...
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................57 Installing Chipset Drivers ................57 Application Software ..................58 Technical Manuals ..................58 Contact ......................59 System ......................59 Download Center ................... 60 New Utilities ....................60 Chapter 4 Unique Features ...................61 Xpress Recovery2 ..................61 BIOS Update Utilities ..................

  • Page 7: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield (Note) One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note ) To enable NVIDIA SLI technology, you need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. For more details, please go to GIGABYTE's website.

  • Page 8: Ga-990Fxa-Ud3 Motherboard Layout

    GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout ATX_12V KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN OPTICAL USB_1394_ESATA2 Socket AM3+ USB_1394_ PWR_FAN ESATA1 R_USB30 USB_LAN Etron AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 990FX Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16_1 GA-990FXA-UD3 PCIEX1_2 SATA3 AMD SB950 PCIEX4_1 CODEC PCIEX16_2 B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 VT6308 Etron IT8720 PCIEX4_2 CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO...

  • Page 9: Ga-990Fxa-Ud3 Motherboard Block Diagram

    GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz AM3+/AM3 CPU Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Hyper Transport 3.0 PCI Express Bus PCI Express Bus AMD 990FX Etron...

  • Page 10: 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 warranty sticker provided by your dealer.
  • Page 11 AM3+ Socket: AMD AM3+ FX processors AMD AM3 Phenom II processors/ AMD Athlon II processors ™ ™ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport 5200 MT/s North Bridge: AMD 990FX Chipset South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical...
  • Page 12 South Bridge: Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, including 2 eSATA/ USB Combo connectors, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers) Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) IEEE 1394 VIA VT6308 chip:...
  • Page 13 BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ™ Support for DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    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 15 B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. CPU orientation if this occurs.

  • Page 16: 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: Place the CPU cooler on the CPU. Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 17: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install 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 supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 18: 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. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

  • Page 19: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Amd Crossfirex

    ™ Setting up AMD CrossFireX A. System Requirements - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system - A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver (Note) - CrossFireX bridge connector(s) the power requirement)

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 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 an optical digital audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port hotplug capabilities.
  • Page 22 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.

  • Page 23: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX_12V SPDIF_O F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 CPU_FAN F_USB30 SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 COMA PWR_FAN CLR_CMOS SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 F_PANEL F_AUDIO Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
  • Page 24 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com- is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
  • Page 25 3/4/5) 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 26: F_Panel Front Panel Header

    7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Message/Power/ Power Speaker...
  • Page 27 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con- nector 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. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin No.
  • Page 28 10) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (2.0/1.1 USB Headers) optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- USB DX+ USB DY+ No Pin 11) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) chasing the optional 3.5"...
  • Page 29 12) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op- tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. NDCD- NSIN NSOUT NDTR- NDSR- NRTS- NCTS- NRI- No Pin...
  • Page 30 14) BAT (Battery) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation - 30 -...

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete>...

  • Page 33: Startup Screen

    A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-990FXA-UD3 FAc Motherboard Model BIOS Version Function Keys <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash 08/29/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG09C-00 Function Keys: <TAB>: POST SCREEN...

  • Page 34: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use ar- row keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: FAc) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 35 The Functions of the <F11> and <F12> keys (For the Main Menu Only) F11: Save CMOS to BIOS the SPACE key) and then press <Enter> to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features the system boot, etc.

  • Page 36: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Item Help CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] Menu Level CPU NorthBridge Freq. [Auto] (Note) Core Performance Boost [Enabled] (Note) CPB Ratio [Auto] (Note) Turbo CPB [Disabled] CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz)
  • Page 37 CPU NorthBridge Freq. Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Note) Core Performance Boost Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology.
  • Page 38 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] Menu Level x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock [Auto] x Memory Clock x6.66 1333Mhz DCTs Mode [Unganged] DDR3 Timing Items [Auto] Auto x 1T/2T Command Timing Auto x CAS# latency Auto...
  • Page 39 CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The settings under the four items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the MB In- telligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel.
  • Page 40 Data Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. MEMCLK Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. Addr/Cmd Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. CS/ODT Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. CKE Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x.
  • Page 41 ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required.

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Item Help Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Mar 16 2011 Menu Level Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] IDE Channel 1 Master [None] IDE Channel 1 Slave [None]...
  • Page 43 Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors.

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help Load Line Control [Auto] Menu Level AMD C1E Support [Auto] Virtualization [Disabled] AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto] (Note) CPU Unlock [Disabled] CPU core Control [Auto] x CPU core 0 Enabled x CPU core 1...
  • Page 45 Enabled If a CPU that supports hardware C1E is installed, the BIOS will automatically enable the hardware C1E function. If not, the BIOS will enable the software C1E function. Disabled Disables the C1E function. Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent parti- tions.
  • Page 46 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system.

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Item Help OnChip SATA Controller [Enabled] Menu Level OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] x OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA RAID5 Support Enabled OnChip SATA3.0 Support [Enabled] x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Press Enter F_USB30 Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 48 OnChip SATA Port as ESP CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software OnChip SATA Port as ESP Item Help Port0 as ESP [Disabled] Menu Level Port1 as ESP [Disabled] Port2 as ESP [Disabled] Port3 as ESP [Disabled] Port4 as ESP [Disabled] Port5 as ESP [Disabled]...
  • Page 49 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. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software...
  • Page 50 Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) 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) R_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers.

  • Page 51: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Menu Level Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off] USB Wake Up from S3 [Enabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] (Note) HPET Support...
  • Page 52 PME Event Wake Up Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe de- vice. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) HPET Support...

  • Page 53: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Hardware Thermal Control [Enabled] Menu Level Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Case Opened Vcore 1.364V DDR3 1.5V 1.536V +3.3V 3.280V +12V 12.048V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 1962 RPM...
  • Page 54 Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. Current System/CPU Temperature Displays current system/CPU temperature. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound.

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 56: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 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 Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 57: Save & Exit Setup

    2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 58: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install"...

  • Page 59: Application Software

    Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the mother- board manuals.

  • Page 60: Contact

    Contact the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation...

  • Page 61: Download Center

    Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to install. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it.

  • Page 62: 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, PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it. Before You Begin: allocated space in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended;...
  • Page 63 Step 3: Step 4: When partitioning your hard drive, make sure to After the operating system is installed, click Start, leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recom- right-click the Computer and select Manage. Go to mended; actual size requirements vary, depending Disk Management to check disk allocation.
  • Page 64 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. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: Step 2: REMOVE.

  • Page 65: Bios Update Utilities

    Q-Flash by either pressing the <End> key during the POST or pressing the <F8> key in BIOS Setup. an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-990FXA-UD3 FAc 08/29/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG09C-00 result in system malfunction. Unique Features...
  • Page 66 B. Updating the BIOS Step 1: the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press <Enter>. The Save Main BIOS to Drive an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Select HDD 1-0 and press <Enter>.
  • Page 67 Step 4: Press <Esc> and then <Enter> to exit Q-Flash and reboot the system. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults.

  • Page 68: Updating The Bios With The @Bios Utility

    4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet).

  • Page 69: Easytune 6

    EasyTune 6 settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system-related information without the need to install additional software. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.

  • Page 70: Easy Energy Saver

    Easy Energy Saver GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is formance. The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a set period of time.
  • Page 71 B. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of (Note 3) Total Mode - Button Information Table Button Description Easy Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) (Note 1) Dynamic CPU Frequency Function On/Off Switch (Default: Off) CPU Throttling Display...

  • Page 72: Q-Share

    Q-Share Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing too Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool.

  • Page 73: Smart Recovery

    SMART Recovery (Note 1) Instructions: In the main menu, click the button to open the Smart Recov- ery Preference dialog box. The Smart Recovery Preference dialog box: Button Function (Note 2) Enable Enables automatic daily backup Capacity Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for (Note 3) saving backups The hard drive must have more than 1 GB of capacity.

  • Page 74: Auto Green

    Auto Green Auto Green is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone. When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the sys- First, you have to set your Bluetooth cell phone as a portable key. On the Auto Green main menu, click and then click .

  • Page 75: Cloud Oc

    Cloud OC (Note 1) Cloud OC is an easy-to-use overclocking utility designed for system overclock- ing via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as a smart phone, iPhone, note- book PC, etc. By simply connecting to an Internet browser via LAN, wireless LAN, or (Note 2) Bluetooth and logging in to the Cloud OC server, you can easily access three major functions of Cloud...

  • Page 76: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. (Note 1) (Note 2) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. Before you begin Please prepare: At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity).
  • Page 77 Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To enable RAID for the "SATA3 0"~"SATA3 3" connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID. To enable RAID for the "SATA3 4" and "SATA3 5" connectors, set OnChip SATA Type to RAID and set OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type to As SATA Type (Figure 1).
  • Page 78 Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-F> to enter RAID Option ROM Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <F> to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.3.1540.11 (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 79 Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press <2> to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4). To create an array, press <Ctrl+C> to access the Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ LD View Menu ] <...
  • Page 80 In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> 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 81 View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are as- signed to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their as- signed disk array or shown as Free if unassigned. Option ROM Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 82 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available panel. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press <Delete>...
  • Page 83 After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <G> to enter the RAID setup util- ity. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCI Express to SATAII Host Controller ROM v1.07.28G Copyright (C) 2005-2010 GIGABYTE Technology. HDD0...
  • Page 84 In the main screen, press <Enter> on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the Create New RAID screen appears (Figure 4). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.28G [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ]...
  • Page 85 4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press <Enter>. Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.28G [ Create New RAID ]...
  • Page 86 RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 8). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.28G [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type/Status Delete RAID Disk Drive HDD0: ST3120026AS 120 GB...
  • Page 87 Save And Exit Setup item in the main screen to save your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press <Y> (Figure 10). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.28G [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ]...

  • Page 88: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 7/Vista/XP. A. Installing Windows 7/Vista (The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When you arrive at the "Where do you want to install Windows?"...
  • Page 89 Step 2: For the JMicron JMB363: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are as follows: For Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit For Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\GSATA\64Bit Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation Figure 2 Appendix...
  • Page 90 B. Installing Windows XP the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver Method A: \BootDrv\SBxxx \BootDrv\GSATA\32Bit or \64Bit depending on whether you want to install the 32- or 64-bit version. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk.
  • Page 91 Refer to the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press <F6> as soon as you see the mes- sage "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter.
  • Page 92 For the JMicron JMB363: to Figure 5 below will appear. Select RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) and press <Enter>. Windows Setup using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 93 Rebuilding an Array: Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10. To replace the old drive, make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity.
  • Page 94 In the Main Menu block, select Rebuild Mirror Drive and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the degraded array. Press <Enter> again. Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.28G [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ]...
  • Page 95 Rebuilding in the operating system Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 2: When the Rebuilding RAID Wizard appears, click Next. Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to be rebuilt in the RAID LIST block.
  • Page 96 The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back (Note) 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. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides Side Mic In jack retasking capability that allows the user to change...
  • Page 97 Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The cur- rent connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK. Step 3: On the Speakers screen, click the tion tab.
  • Page 98 The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

  • Page 99: 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- chan- nel 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 sur- round sound environment.
  • Page 100 Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink) on the front ality.
  • Page 101 Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer).

  • Page 102: Using The Sound Recorder

    Step 4: Now you can access the HD Audio Manager ure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder A. Recording Sound 1. Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ 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. In the Main Menu, press <Ctrl>+<F1>...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting Procedure

    5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or Isolate the short circuit.
  • Page 105 The power supply, CPU or When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? CPU socket might fail. The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor Check if there is display on your monitor. might fail. Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer.

  • Page 106: Regulatory Statements

    5-3-3 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing.
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