Page 4 - Table of Contents; Configuring an ATI CrossFireX
- 4 - Table of Contents Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6GA-MA790XT-UD4P Mo...
Page 8 - Block Diagram
- 8 - Block Diagram (Note) For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot. The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot. When PCIEX8_1 is populated with a PCI Expressgraphics card, the PCIEX16_1 slot will o...
Page 9 - Hardware Installation; Installation Precautions; Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.; Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation - 9 - 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can becomedamaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user'smanual and follow these procedures: • Prior to ...
Page 10 - Product Specifications
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications C P U Support for Socket AM3 processors:AMD Phenom TM II X4 processor/AMD Phenom TM II X3 processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 790X South Bri...
Page 13 - Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler; Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
Hardware Installation - 13 - 1-3 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...
Page 16 - Installing the Memory
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 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 ofthe same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.(Go to GIGABYTE's website for th...
Page 18 - Installing an Expansion Card; Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 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 thatcame with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and un...
Page 19 - Setup of ATI CrossFireX; Configuration; A. System Requirements; cards for the power requirement); B. Connecting the Graphics Cards; check box is selected.
Hardware Installation - 19 - 1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX TM Configuration A. System Requirements - 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 c...
Page 20 - Installing the SATA Bracket; Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket:
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket, oneSATA signal cable, and one SATA power cable. Step 1:Locate one free PCIslot and secure theSATA bracket to thechassis back panelwith a screw. Follow the steps below to install the SATA br...
Page 21 - Back Panel Connectors; Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
Hardware Installation - 21 - 1-8 Back Panel Connectors • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cablefrom your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to sideto prev...
Page 23 - Internal Connectors
Hardware Installation - 23 - 1-9 Internal Connectors 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 thep...
Page 35 - BIOS Setup; Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
- 35 - BIOS Setup Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during systemstartup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. ...
Page 36 - Startup Screen; The following screens may appear when the computer boots.
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys:<TAB>: POST SCREEN Press the <Tab> key to show the BIOS POST screen. To show the BIOS POST screen at systemstartup, refer to the inst...
Page 37 - The Main Menu; BIOS Setup Program Function Keys
- 37 - BIOS Setup 2-2 The Main Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Usearrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F4e) Main Menu HelpThe onscreen description of a highlig...
Page 39 - Advanced Clock Calibratioin
- 39 - BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) • Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overallsystem configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memoryand reduce the useful ...
Page 43 - Standard CMOS Features; Date
- 43 - BIOS Setup 2-4 Standard CMOS Features Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date and y e a r . S e l e c t t h edesired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Select the desired f...
Page 45 - Advanced BIOS Features; Virtualization
- 45 - BIOS Setup 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independentpartitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems.(Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet contro...
Page 46 - PCI Slot
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 46 - HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of yourhard drive. This feature allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and toissue warnings when a third party hardware moni...
Page 47 - Integrated Peripherals; OnChip IDE Channel
- 47 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel Enables or disables the integrated IDE controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller. (Default: Enabled) OnChip SATA Type (AMD SB750 South Bridge, SATA2_0~SATA2_3 connectors) Co...
Page 48 - Onboard LAN Function; as shown in the figure above.
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 48 - Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1 connectors) Enables or disables the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip.(Default: Enabled) Onboard GSATA-II Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, GSATA2_0/GSATA2_1connectors) Enables or disa...
Page 50 - Power Management Setup; ACPI Suspend Type; Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.; Soft-Off by Power button; Vista
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 50 - 2-7 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Specifies the ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. S1(POS) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low powermode. ...
Page 52 - PC Health Status; Reset Case Open Status
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 52 - 2-8 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. Enabled clears the record ofprevious chassis intrusion status and the Case Opened field will show "No" at next boot. (Default:Disabled) Case Opened ...
Page 53 - Current System/CPU Temperature; Auto; System Smart FAN Control
- 53 - BIOS Setup 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...
Page 55 - Supervisor Password
- 55 - BIOS Setup 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password Press <Enter> on this item and type the password with up to 8 characters and then press <Enter>. Youwill be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify...
Page 56 - -13 Exit Without Saving
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 56 - 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 2-13 Exit Without Saving Press <Enter> on this item and press the <Y> key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits theBIOS Setup program. Press <N> or <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press <Ent...
Page 57 - Drivers Installation; Chapter 3 Drivers Installation; Installing Chipset Drivers
Drivers Installation - 57 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers • 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 automaticall...
Page 59 - Contact; This page provides the basic system information.
Drivers Installation - 59 - 3-4 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. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information.
Page 60 - Download Center
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 60 - 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTEWeb site. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed.
Page 61 - Chapter 4 Unique Features; Xpress Recovery2; Installation and Configuration
Unique Features - 61 - Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Forexample...
Page 62 - B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2; the following message:; C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 62 - Step 3:When partitioning your hard drive, make sureto leave unallocated space (10 GB or more isrecommended; actual size requirements vary,depending on the amount of data) and begin theinstallation of the operating system. Step 4:After the operating system is instal...
Page 63 - Unique Features; E. Removing the Backup; Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2.
Unique Features - 63 - E. Removing the Backup D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2. Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your harddrive in case the system breaks down. The RESTOREoption will not be present if no backu...
Page 64 - BIOS Update Utilities; design, which enhances protection; What is DualBIOS
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 64 - 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. M79XTUD4.F1) to your floppy...
Page 65 - Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.
Unique Features - 65 - B. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The follow procedureassumes 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...
Page 67 - Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:; Restart your system after updating the BIOS.; Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:
Unique Features - 67 - 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility A. Before You Begin: 1 . In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2 . During the BIOS update process, ensure the Inter...
Page 68 - EasyTune 6; The EasyTune 6 Interface; Tab; Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU FSB only.
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 68 - 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune theirsystem settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory in...
Page 69 - Easy Energy Saver; Meter Mode - Button Information Table
Unique Features - 69 - 4-4 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 EnergySaver is able to provide exceptional power savings and enh...
Page 70 - Total Mode - Button Information Table
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 70 - Total Mode - Button Information Table B. Total Mode In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a setperiod of time since activating Easy Energy Saver for the first time (Note 3) . C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the ...
Page 71 - Directions for using Q-Share; Options Descriptions
Unique Features - 71 - 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is an easy and convenient data sharing tool. After configuring your LAN connection settingsand Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers on the same network, making full use ofInternet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q...
Page 72 - Time Repair; System Restore
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 72 - 4-6 Time Repair Based on the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services technology, Time Repair allows you toquickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repairsupports NTFS file system and can restore system data on PATA and ...
Page 73 - Appendix; Chapter 5 Appendix; Before you begin; An empty formatted floppy disk.; -1-1 Configuring AMD SB750 SATA Controllers
Appendix - 73 - Chapter 5 Appendix (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.(Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A . Install SA...
Page 74 - Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup; Figure 1
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 74 - B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup . Step 1:Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).Ensure OnChip SATA Cont...
Page 75 - C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS; Figure 2
Appendix - 75 - 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 createRAID. Step 1:After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a messagewhich says "Press <Ctrl-F&...
Page 76 - Figure 4
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 76 - Create Arrays ManuallyTo create a new array, press <2> to enter the Define LD window (Figure 4). The Define LD selectionfrom the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements andRAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays...
Page 78 - Figure 9
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 78 - Delete an ArrayThe Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. 1 . To delete an array, press <3> in the Main Menu to enter the Delete LD Menu. Then highlight the array you wish to delete and press the <Delete> key or the <...
Page 79 - -1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller
Appendix - 79 - 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 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 availableSATA port on the motherboard. On this motherboard, the GSATA2_0 and GSATA2_1 por...
Page 80 - C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 80 - C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installationof Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating ...
Page 86 - -1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System; A. Installing Windows XP
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 86 - Figure 1 Step 2:For AMD SB750 SATA controllers:Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAIDController-x86 platform and press <Enter>. On the next screen, press <Enter> to continue the driverinstallation. ...
Page 87 - Figure 3
Appendix - 87 - For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller:Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press <S>. Then a controller menusimilar to Figure 3 below will appear. Select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTEGBB36X Controller and press <Enter>. Windows Se...
Page 88 - B. Installing Windows Vista
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 88 - B. Installing Windows Vista (The procedure below assumes that only one RAID array exists in your system.) AMD SB750 SATA controllers:Step 1:Restart your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installationsteps. When a screen simila...
Page 95 - Configuring Audio Input and Output; will appear in the notification area. Double-; click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager.
Appendix - 95 - 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on theback panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.The picture to the right shows the default audiojack assignments. The integrated HD (High Definition)a ...
Page 96 - You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab.
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 96 - Step 3:On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configu-ration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, selectStereo, Quadraphonic , 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speakeraccording to the type of speaker configuration you wishto set up. Then the speaker setup is completed. St...
Page 99 - : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The system will expand 2-channel audio; -2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function
Appendix - 99 - (Note) When Dolby Digital Live is enabled, only digital audio output (S/PDIF) is working, and you will not hear any sound from analog speakers or headphone. 1 . : Click Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The system will expand 2-channel audio for a 7.1-channel surround sound playback. 2 . : Click ...
Page 101 - * Enabling Stereo Mix
Appendix - 101 - Step 5:After completing the settings above, click Start, pointto All Programs , point to Accessories , and thenclick Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. Step 2:On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty spaceand select Show Disabled Devices . * Enabling Stereo Mix If the...
Page 102 - . To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button; Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion.
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 102 - Step 4:Now you can access the HD Audio Manager toconfigure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder torecord the sound. Step 3:When the Stereo Mix item appears, right-click onthis item and select Enable. Then set it as the defaultd e v i c e . A. Recording Sound: 1 . Mak...
Page 103 - Troubleshooting; to load BIOS default settings.
Appendix - 103 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page onGIGABYTE's website. Q : In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?A : Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup pr...
Page 106 - Regulatory Statements; Regulatory Notices
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 106 - 5-4 Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not beimparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted.We believe that ...
Page 107 - China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
Appendix - 107 - Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding andusing the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outerpackaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposin...
Page 111 - Contact Us
Appendix - 111 - Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien,Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) :http://ggts.gigabyte.com.twWEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.twWEB a...
Page 112 - GIGABYTE Global Service System
GA-MA790XT-UD4P Motherboard - 112 - To s u b m i t a t e c h n i c a l o r n o n - t e c h n i c a l ( S a l e s /Marketing) question, please link to :http://ggts.gigabyte.com.twThen select your language to enter the system. GIGABYTE Global Service System G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING ...
