Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H Manual
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GA-890GPA-UD3H AM3+ socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3101 12ME-890GPA3-3101R - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-890GPA-UD3H Jan. 11, 2011 Motherboard GA-890GPA-UD3H Jan. 11, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 3
: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 4
7 GA-890GPA-UD3H Motherboard 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 the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 5
78 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller 85 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 91 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 93 5-2 Configuring - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-890GPA-UD3H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 7
GA-890GPA-UD3H Motherboard Layout KB__MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN VGA_DVI ATX Socket AM3+/AM3 HDMI_SPDIF USB_1394 PWR_FAN USB30_LAN Renesas D720200 F_AUDIO AUDIO AMD SidePort PCIEX1_1 890GX Memory IDE DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 SYS_FAN2 Realtek RTL8111D/E PCIEX16 GIGABYTE SATA2 CD_IN - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 8
GA-890GPA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1)2 PCI Express x8 (Note 1) CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory LAN RJ45 Hyper Transport 3.0 Switch PCI Express Bus x16 x1 x1 x1 Realtek RTL8111D/E x1 x1 AMD - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 9
or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 10
: AMD 890GX ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB850 Memory ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. ŠŠ Dual - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 11
panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 13
If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU. A Small - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 14
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. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 15
shows) to 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 16
. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 17
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. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 18
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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 19
-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 CrossFireX bridge connectors (Note) - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 20
left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 21
Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 22
system requirements (or better) below. • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA 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. Use this - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 23
drive, 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." - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 24
4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • 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. Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 25
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. The power connector possesses a foolproof design - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 26
black 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. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recom- mended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition 1 CPU_FAN - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 27
/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB850 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 28
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 supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. G.QBOFM Pin - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 29
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) Connects to the hard drive consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 30
3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 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 on how - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 31
1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 15) SPDIF_OUT (S/PDIF Out Header) 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 expansion cards like graphics cards and sound - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 32
ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 33
unplug the power cord from the power outlet before 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). - 33 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 34
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and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 36
computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-890GPA-UD3H FBe . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/24 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 37
(C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 38
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 menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 39
1984-2010 Award overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to optimize the system voltage settings. - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 40
configurable only if Init Display First is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of the onboard VGA output from the D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 41
8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to 16 bit. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Set Memory Clock - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 42
Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 43
(ohms) Options are: Auto (default), 240 ohms, 120 ohms, 60 ohms. DQS Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 0.75x, 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x. 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 44
access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 45
Auto sets 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. - 45 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 46
[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] -2010 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Base Memory Extended Memory arrow or down arrow key to set the date. Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. For example - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 47
Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are: Auto (default), Large. The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 48
Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 49
to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this image file. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card, or the onboard graphics. PCI Slot Sets the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 50
, SATA3_0~SATA3_5 connectors) Enables or disables RAID 5 support for the SATA controller integrated in the AMD SB850 South Bridge. This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID. Onboard GSATA/IDE Ctrl (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip, IDE and GSATA2_6/7 Connectors) Enables or disables - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 51
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) 1984-2010 Award Software SMART LAN Start - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 52
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 flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 53
-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. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 54
. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 7/Vista operating system. (Default: Enabled) Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 55
PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] Item Help 12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 56
-2010 Award Software PC Health Status Hardware Thermal Control Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR3 1.5V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 57
is configurable only if CPU Smart 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 58
, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 59
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 60
(C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 61
to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click Yes to automatically install the utilities. Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 62
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 - 62 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 63
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. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 64
website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 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. Drivers Installation - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 65
and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at which the data is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 66
hard drive, make sure to leave unallocated space (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. Step 4: After the operating system is installed the motherboard driver start backing up your hard drive - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 67
in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not no backup image file will be present in Disk Management and hard drive space will be freed up. F. Exiting Xpress Recovery2 Select REBOOT to exit Xpress Recovery2. - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 68
saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-890GPA-UD3H FBe . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 69
press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent IDE/SATA - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 70
Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 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 PnP - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 71
your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 72
reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is configurable only in Advanced mode. With Core Boost (Note 2) enabled, you can unlock hidden CPU cores or disable the cores that have been activated (Note 3). • Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 73
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 performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 74
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 be affected. (Note 2) 1: Normal Power Saving - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 75
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 notification area and right-click on this - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 76
quickly create backups of changed data files (Note 1) or copy files from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: In the main menu, click the Config button to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box. The Smart Recovery - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 77
the hard drive will be turned off. Selecting a system energy saving mode: Depending on your needs, select a system power saving mode on the Auto Green main menu and click Save to save the settings. Button Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 78
system will request you to set up a password which , click Login, Start Server to launch that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies power states with restart, power off, suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 79
refer to "Chapter 1," "Hardware Installation," to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA3_0~SATA3_5 ports are supported by the AMD SB850 South Bridge.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 80
for RAID 5, set OnChip SATA RAID5 Support to Enabled. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support Onboard GSATA/IDE Ctrl Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 81
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-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 82
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4). To create an array, press Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 83
. 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the 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. Press the key or to change the Assignment option to Y. This action - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 84
displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their 0 2 80 Stripe Block: 64 KB Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 85
cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard. The GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller controls the GSATA2_6 and GSATA2_7 connectors. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller mode in - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 86
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 installation 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 87
Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.16G [ Create New RAID ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size: GRAID_ 0-Stripe Select Disk 128 KB 240 GB [ Hard Disk Drive Disk Drive List ] [ Help ] Select RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 JBOD Data striped for performance Data - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 88
is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 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 . Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 89
the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). Gigabyte Technology Corp. RAID Setup Utility v1.07.16G [ Main Menu ] Create RAID - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 90
[fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select ITEM Figure 10 [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ AHCI driver and operating system. Delete the RAID Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 91
installed. Refer to the following table for the SATA driver directories for different Windows operating systems. Operating System Directory Windows XP 32-bit Bootdrv\SBxxx\x86 Windows XP 64-bit Bootdrv\SBxxx\x64 Windows Vista 32-bit (AHCI mode) Bootdrv\SBxxxV\AHCI\LHx86 Windows Vista 32-bit - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 92
Enter>. For example, from the menu in Figure 4, • For the AMD SB850, select 3) ATi AHCI/RAID Driver for XP for Windows XP operating system. • For the GIGABYTE SATA2, select 1) GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit system for Windows XP 32- bit operating system. Your system will then automatically copy the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 93
the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows Vista/ XP onto your hard drive(s). The followings are examples of Windows XP and Vista installation. A. Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 94
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-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 95
in your system. For the AMD SB850: 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 4). Step 2: Figure - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 96
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 6 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 6 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 7). Appendix Figure 7 - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 97
For the GIGABYTE SATA2: 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/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 8). Figure 8 Step 2: Insert - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 98
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 11). Appendix Figure 11 - 98 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 99
capacity. The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. For the AMD SB850: While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 100
120 GB Status Degraded Members(HDDx) 0? [fgTAB]-Switch Window [hi]-Select RAID [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Step 2: The selection bar will then move to new hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block. Press to start the RAID rebuilding process. The rebuilding progress is displayed - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 101
GIGABYTE SATA2 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 3: Select a drive to rebuild the array and click Next. Step 4: Click Finish to start the RAID rebuilding - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 102
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 Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 103
an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab. On the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 104
computer for audio processing. S/PDIF In Cable Optical S/PDIF In Coaxial 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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 105
Output(Optical) screen , (Note) click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth. Click OK to complete. (Note) Enter the Digital Output(Optical) screen to configure further settings if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 106
content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment . (Note) Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility. (The following illustration demonstrates - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 107
5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level. If you want to change the current sound input default - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 108
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 - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 109
item appears, right-click on this item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. Step 4: Now you can access the input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . Be - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 110
the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 111
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 solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 112
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 card, expansion slot, or monitor - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 113
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City 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 WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H | Manual - Page 116
, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 116 -
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GA-890GPA-UD3H
AM3+ socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 3101
12ME-890GPA3-3101R