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Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P User Manual

Am3 socket motherboard for amd phenom ii x3 processor/amd phenom ii x4 processor
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GA-MA790FXT-UD5P
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
II X3 processor/AMD Phenom
II X4 processor
TM
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User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-MA79T5P-1001R

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  • Page 1 GA-MA790FXT-UD5P AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom II X3 processor/AMD Phenom II X4 processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-MA79T5P-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-MA790FXT-UD5P 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 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ..............81 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controller ............81 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 SATA Controller ......87 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette for Windows XP ......89 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...... 90 5-1-5 Smart Backup Utility ....................

  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-MA790FXT-UD5P motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA 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-Ma790Fxt-Ud5P Motherboard Layout

    GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM3 PW_SW RST_SW 8111DL AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 790FX NB_FAN PCIEX16_1 CMOS_SW 8111DL PCIEX1_2 SATA2_4 GA-MA790FXT-UD5P SATA2_5 CD_IN AMD SB750 M_ BIOS SATA2_2 PCIEX1_3 SATA2_3 B_ BIOS BATTERY CODEC SATA2_0 PCIEX16_2 CLR_CMOS SATA2_1 JMB322...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    RJ45 RJ45 3 PCI Express x1 AMD 790FX 8111DL 8111DL PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus JMB322 GIGABYTE 2 SATA 3Gb/s SATA2 JMB322 2 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports 6 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/33 AMD SB750 Dual BIOS IDE Channel...

  • 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

    Product Specifications Support for Socket AM3 processors:  AMD Phenom II X3 processor/AMD Phenom II X4 processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus  5200/2000 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 790FX  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  10 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header ...
  • Page 12 Drive(s)," for how to enable the Smart Backup function.) (Note 4) Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you install. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 12 -...

  • 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 14 -...

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

  • Page 18: Installing An Expansion Card

    • Removing the Card from the PCI Express x16 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Installing The Sata Bracket

    SATA device. For SATA device in external enclosure, you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
  • Page 22 Only microphones still MUST be con- nected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Onboard Switches

    Onboard Switches Quick Switches This motherboard has 3 quick switches: power switch, reset switch and clearing CMOS switch, allowing users to quickly turn on/off or reset the system or clear the CMOS values. PW_SW: Power switch RST_SW: Reset switch CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS switch - 23 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 24: Internal Connectors

    • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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 components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 26 Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/North Bridge or the system may hang. • These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 7) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable.
  • 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 2, "Integrated Peripherals" and Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s),"...
  • Page 30 • When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Message/Power/ Power Sleep LED...
  • Page 32 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 16) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header, Red) This header supports digital S/PDIF in/out. Via an optional S/PDIF in and out cable, this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in.
  • Page 34 The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition STB- AFD- ERR- INIT- ACK- SLIN- BUSY No Pin SLCT GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 20) COM (Serial Port Header, White) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCD - NSIN NSOUT NDTR - NDSR - NRTS - NCTS -...
  • Page 36 Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 36 -...

  • 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) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P E15 Motherboard Model BIOS Version Function Keys <DEL>: BIOS Setup <F1>: Smart Backup <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu...

  • 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: E15) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software ...
  • Page 40      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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 40 -...

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

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio [Auto] 2700 Mhz Item Help CPU NorthBridge Freq. [Auto] 2000 Mhz Menu Level CPU Host Clock Control [Auto] x CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Clock (MHz) [Auto] HT Link Frequency [Auto]...

  • Page 42: Memory Clock

    The settings under the four items above are synchronous to those under the same items in the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.). DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are: Auto (default), 3T~7T. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T. Row Precharge Time Options are: Auto (default), 3T~6T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~18T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: 1T (default), 2T. TwTr Command Delay Options are: Auto (default), 1T~3T. Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are: 75ns, 105ns (default), 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns.
  • Page 44 CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) 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. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Jan 6 2009 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] ...
  • 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization [Disabled] Item Help AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control [Auto] Menu Level  Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check...
  • 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) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or PCI Express graphics card.

  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    The mode depends on the OnChip SATA Type settings. Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0~3 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0~3 connectors) Allows you to decide whether to configure the SATA controller to AHCI mode.
  • Page 50 Disk/RAID Status [Press Enter] Item Help  Menu Level Smart Backup Config [Press Enter] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 Disk/RAID Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Disk/RAID Status === Disk Info === Item Help Menu Level [Port] [Model] [Capacity] Port 0 Port 1 === RAID Info === [Volume] [Model] [Capacity] [Status] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help...

  • Page 52: Onboard Audio Function

    When No LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open and the Length fields show 0m, as shown in the figure above. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 53 When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will appear: Start detecting at Port..Link Detected --> 100Mbps Cable Length= 30m Link Detected Displays transmission speed Cable Length...
  • Page 54 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] 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] (Note) HPET Support...
  • Page 56 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level Vcore 1.376V DDR3 1.5V 1.536V +3.3V 3.328V +12V 12.112V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 3375 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed...
  • Page 58 Enables or disables the system fan speed control function. Enabled allows the system fan to run at different speed according to the system temperature. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, system fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N ...

  • Page 60: Set Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has been cancelled. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 61: Save & Exit Setup

    2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults  Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults  Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y ...
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  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. • 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.

  • Page 64: 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 motherboard manuals.

  • Page 65: Contact

    Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE Website. System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 - Drivers Installation...

  • Page 66: Download Center

    Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE Web site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: 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 68 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to store the backup image file. Step 1: Step 2: Select BACKUP to start backing up your hard When finished, go to Disk Management to drive data. check disk allocation. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 68 -...
  • 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. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: Step 2: If you wish to remove the backup file, select...

  • 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. M79XTUD5.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 Load Optimized Defaults 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 72 -...

  • 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 6

    EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, lettings users read their system- related information without the need to install additional software.

  • Page 75: Easy Energy Saver

    Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. 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. Meter Mode - Button Information Table Button Description...
  • Page 76 (Note 3) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Easy Energy Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to reset to zero. (Note 4) Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total power saving reaches 99999999 Watts. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 76 -...

  • Page 77: Q-Share

    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. Find the Q-Share icon in your system tray and right-click on this icon to configure the data sharing settings.

  • Page 78: Time Repair

    • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When this limit is reached, the oldest shadow copy will be deleted and unable to be restored. Shadow copies are read-only so you cannot edit the contents of a shadow copy. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: Teaming

    Teaming Dual LAN with Teaming functionality enabled on this motherboard allows two single connections to act as one single connection for twice the transmission bandwidth, making data transmission more effective and improving the quality of transmission of distant image(s). Fault tolerance on the dual LAN network prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.
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  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Appendix

    (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Skip this step if you configure the hard drives attached to the GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 SATA controller to RAID mode.
  • Page 82 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 83 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 84 Drive Model 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 85 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 86 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 87: Configuring Gigabyte Sata2/Jmb322 Sata Controller

    Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. On this motherboard, the GSATA2_0~3 ports are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2/ JMB322 SATA controller.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
  • Page 88 Then install the Smart Backup utility from the Application Software menu on the driver Autorun screen for monitoring the device/RAID status in the operating system (for more information, refer to section 5- 1-5, "Smart Backup Utility"). GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 89: Making A Sata Raid/Ahci Driver Diskette For Windows Xp

    Figure 2. (Note 2) The GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver in the menu in Figure 2 are required if you want to install the Windows operating system onto hard drives that are connected to the GIGABYTE SATA2/ JMB322 controller and configured to AHCI mode in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 90: Installing The Sata Raid/Ahci Driver And Operating System

    Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 91 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 (Figure 3).
  • Page 92 When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 5 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 6). Figure 6 GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 92 -...
  • 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 arrays. To replace the old drive, make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity.

  • Page 94: Smart Backup Utility

    5-1-5 Smart Backup Utility The Smart Backup utility is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to set up a RAID array on the GIGABYTE SATA2/JMB322 SATA controller and to monitor the RAID status and view the hard drive information in the operating system.

  • Page 95: 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. Center/Subwoofer The picture to the right shows the default audio Line In Speaker Out jack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition) Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out audio provides jack retasking capability that...
  • Page 96 Click Device advanced settings on the top right cor- ner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box. Select the Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 96 -...

  • Page 97: Configuring S/Pdif In/Out

    5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out The S/PDIF in and out cable (optional) provides S/PDIF in and S/PDIF out functionalities. Optical S/PDIF Out Coaxial S/PDIFOut Optical Coaxial S/PDIF In S/PDIFIn A. Installing the S/PDIF In and Out Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard.
  • Page 98 S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C-2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: Step: On the Digital Output screen, click the Default For- mat tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 98 -...

  • 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- 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 100: Configuring Microphone Recording

    It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level. If you want to change the current sound input default device to microphone, right-click on Microphone and select Set Default Device. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 100 -...
  • Page 101 Step 4: To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone, click the Microphone Boost icon on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level. 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.

  • Page 102: Using The Sound Recorder

    3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound: You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 102 -...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\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.

  • Page 104: 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-MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard - 104 -...
  • Page 105 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, expansion slot, or Check if there is display on your monitor. monitor might fail.

  • Page 106: 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 107 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 111 TEL: +86-24-83992901 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. - Singapore FAX: +86-24-83992909      WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.sg GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED - India      Thailand WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.in     ...
  • Page 112 WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.kz Czech Republic      You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cz in the language list on the top right corner of the website.      GIGABYTE Global Service System...

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