Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 Manual
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GA-790XT-USB3 AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-790XTU3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-790XT-USB3 Dec. 21, 2009 Motherboard GA-790XT-USB3 Dec. 21, 2009 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 3
with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 4
...6 Optional Items...6 GA-790XT-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 5
Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 Application Software 60 3-3 Technical Manuals 60 3-4 Contact...61 3-5 System...61 3-6 Download Center 62 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 66 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-790XT-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only. Optional Items Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R) 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-790XT-USB3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V USB_1394_ESATA2 USB_1394_ESATA1 Socket AM3 PWR_FAN ATX R_USB USB30_LAN AUDIO NEC JMB362 F_AUDIO PCIEX1_1 AMD 790X IDE RTL8111D PCIEX16 IT8720 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 CD_IN CODEC PCIEX1_2 BAT PCI1 CLR_CMOS GA- - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 8
(Note 1) PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 (O.C.) (Note 2)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual 1394a AMD 790X PCI Express Bus x1 x1 JMB362 NEC 2 SATA 3Gb/s 2 USB 3.0/2.0 12 USB Ports AMD SB750 Dual BIOS mode. To reach DDR3 1866 MHz or above, you must install two memory - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 9
user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD to the user. • If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 10
Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor/ (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Audio North Bridge: AMD 790X South Bridge: AMD SB750 4 x 1.5V DDR3 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 11
USB w Chipset: - Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) NEC chip: - Up to 2 USB connector w 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 2 x system fan headers w 1 x - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 12
speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 4) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 13
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. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 14
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. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 15
lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 16
motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 17
each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 19
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 - Two CrossFire bridge connectors (Note - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 20
for instructions on 10 Mbps data rate Activity LED: State Description Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 21
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected 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." - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 22
CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE 8) SATA2_0/1/2/3/4/5 9) F_PANEL 6 15 14 4 9 4 10) F_AUDIO 11) CD_IN 12) SPDIF_IN 13) SPDIF_OUT 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) F_1394 16) COM 17) CLR_CMOS 18 has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 23
to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 24
connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. 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 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 25
compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB750 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM G.QBOFM G.QBOFM Pin - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 26
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 27
pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 28
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND Hardware - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 29
conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- G.QBOF4M USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 30
9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR- 5 GND 6 NDSR- 7 NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 17) CLR_CMOS 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 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 31
18) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 32
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the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 34
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. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-790XT-USB3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/8/2009 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 35
Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 36
created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 37
(C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CPU NB VID Control x CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore Auto Auto 1.3250V Item damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 38
version. (Default) Hybrid Uses the specific AMD EC firmware version. Advanced Clock Calibration Allows you to determine whether to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Auto Lets the BIOS to configure the settings to - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 39
recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Width - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 40
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 channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. BIOS Setup - 40 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 41
, 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. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 42
set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 43
the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the 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. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 44
[None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 45
specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, 25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 46
: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AMD C1E Support Enables or disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 47
Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 48
install operating systems that support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 49
specification that allows the storage driver Defaults This motherboard incorporates is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10 10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 50
Problem Occurs... If a cable problem used in a 10/100 Mbps environment USB functionalities below. USB EHCI Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 51
-up signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 51 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 52
set the date and time as following: Date (of Month): Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 53
DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 54
FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 55
motherboard. 2-10 Load Optimized 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 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 56
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupEnter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 57
-2009 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt S/Nup)?erYvisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 58
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recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 60
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 62
3-6 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. Drivers Installation - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 63
space in advanced (10 GB or more is the operating system and drivers are installed. • The USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. A. Installing Windows - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 64
your hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 65
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: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 66
IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2009, Award Software, Inc. GA-790XT-USB3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/8/2009-RD780-SB750-7A66AG0ZC-00 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 67
Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 68
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 Power Management Setup PC Health - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 69
model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 70
functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 71
revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with a click of the button. Featuring an advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 72
continues to work with the user-defined power saving settings, even after the system is restarted. Re-enter the application only if you want to make any changes or completely close the application. (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system performance may - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 73
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 to configure the data sharing settings. in the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 74
Services technology, Time Repair allows you to quickly back up and restore your system data in the Windows Vista operating system. Time Repair supports hard drive used must have more than 1 GB of capacity and over 300 MB of available space. • Each storage volume can accommodate 64 shadow copies. When - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 75
BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk motherboard, the SATA2_0~SATA2_5 ports are supported by the AMD - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 76
BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test /5 Type Onboard USB 3.0 Controller Onboard BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 77
C. Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 78
window (Figure 4). The Define LD selection from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually ---- LD 8 ---- LD 9 ---- LD 10 ---- Total Drv Capacity (GB Status [h] 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 79
disks assigned. 5. Press + keys to save the information. The window below will appear. Fast Initialization option has been selected It will erase the Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 80
Delete an Array The Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all array information including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you wish to undo a deletion. 1. To delete - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 81
Function Onboard 1394 Function Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 OnChip USB Controller USB EHCI Controller [Enabled] [Enabled exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 82
of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID setup utility. GIGABYTE Technology - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 83
RAID screen appears (Figure 4). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Enter RAID Name Enter a string between 1 to 16 characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS. - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 84
Press . When prompted to confirm your selection (Figure 7), press to confirm or to abort. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk Drive List - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 85
List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 0-Stripe Capacity 240 GB Status Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM . A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 86
RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Corp Name RAID Level Capacity Status RDD0: GRAID 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 87
, you also can copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Steps: 1: Boot - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 88
Enter>. For example, from the menu in Figure 4, • For the AMD SB750, select 3) SB7xx AHCI/RAID Driver for XP for Windows XP operating system. • For the JMicron JMB362, select 1) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows 32-bit op- erating system. Your system will then automatically copy the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 89
the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 90
menu similar to Figure 3 below will appear. Select RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (x32) and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 91
that contains the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 5). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 92
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and press Next. Figure 6 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 7). Appendix Figure 7 - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 93
drive that contains the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver (Method B), then specify the location of the driver (Figure 9). Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 94
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and click Next. Figure 10 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 95
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 AMD SB750: While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers and ATi RAID Utility have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 96
Setup Exit Without Saving Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.06 [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Model Name HDD0: ST3120026AS HDD1 Drive List ] Model Name RDD0: GRAID RAID Level 1-Mirror Capacity 120 GB Status Degraded Members(HDDx) 0? [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 97
Rebuilding in the operating system Make sure the JMicron JMB362 SATA controller driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Launch the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER from All Programs in the Start menu. Step 1: In the GIGABYTE RAID CONFIGURER screen, right-click on the array to be rebuilt - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 98
. For example, users can listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time. A. Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 99
Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current 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 Speaker Configuration tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 100
S/PDIF In 1. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IN header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 2. Configuring S/PDIF In: On the Digital Input screen, click the Default - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 101
complete. (Note) If you have connected a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) to the 2-pin S/PDIF Out header (SPDIF_O) on the motherboard to output digital audio to your expansion card, you can enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to configure further settings, such as the - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 102
5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step 2: Connect your microphone - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 103
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 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 104
. 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. Appendix - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 105
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\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 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 106
. Secure the CPU cooler No on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 107
When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Yes Check if there is display on your monitor. Yes Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer. The problem is verified and solved. No The graphics - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 108
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 109
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 - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 110
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Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): - Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3 | Manual - Page 112
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GA-790XT-USB3
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-790XTU3-1001R