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GA-990FXA-D3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-99FXAD3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-990FXA-D3 May 20, 2011 Motherboard GA-990FXA-D3 May 20, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 4
Optional Items...6 GA-990FXA-D3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-D3 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 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 5
55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Utilities...58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 6
Contents GA-990FXA-D3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note) (Note) To enable NVIDIA SLI technology, you need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. For more details, please go to GIGABYTE - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-990FXA-D3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN OPTICAL R_USB2 ATX_12V Socket AM3+ R_USB1 R_USB30 USB_LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 PCIEX1_1 (Note) Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 AMD 990FX GA-990FXA-D3 CODEC PCIEX4_1 PCIEX16_2 PCI PCIEX4_2 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O SYS_FAN2 COMA F_USB3 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-990FXA-D3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x16 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x4 Hyper Transport Bus 2 USB 3.0/2.0 x16 x16 x4 x4 PCI Express Bus AMD 990FX Etron EJ168 x1 PCIe CLK ( - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 9
's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 10
ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus ŠŠ 5200 MT/s Chipset ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 990FX ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 11
fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System/Power fan fail warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. ŠŠ 2 x 32 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AWARD BIOS ŠŠ Support - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | 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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 13
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 Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One AM3+/AM3 CPU - 13 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 14
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 oriented - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | 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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 16
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 the memory. Enabling Dual - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | 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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 18
computer. 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 in your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 19
motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - One CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 20
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 port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | 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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 22
1-8 Internal Connectors 13 5 2 8 7 10 11 4 13 12 4 6 14 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) CLR_CMOS 7) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 8) BAT 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 23
ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 24
(the 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 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 25
supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB950 South Bridge supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 26
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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 27
from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 28
local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function. •• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 29
DB_PORT BIOS S 1 1 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. Definition 1 LCLK 2 GND 3 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 30
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latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 32
may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-990FXA-D3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/06 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 33
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 selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 34
devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 35
stably with the 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 (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 36
Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 37
CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock DCTs Mode DDR3 Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 38
, 1.5x, 2.0x. CS/ODT Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. CKE Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 39
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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 40
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. BIOS Setup - 40 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 41
on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are used, set this item to None so the system will skip the detection - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 42
to determine whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 43
BIOS Features AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (註) CPU core Control (註) x CPU core 0 (註) x CPU core 1 (註) x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (註) } Hard Disk Boot Priority EFI CD/DVD Boot Option First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 44
to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) IOMMU support Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 45
Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function R_USB30 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB OnChip SATA Controller (AMD SB950 South Bridge, the storage driver to enable - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 46
AHCI. Enabled will speed up the hot Type. Enabled will speed up the hot plug card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot Defaults This motherboard incorporates attached to the motherboard, the Status fields - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 47
10/100 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; it will operate at a normal speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and then length shown will be - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 48
less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 49
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 on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX need an ATX power supply ErP Support Determines - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 50
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 FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 51
, the CPU fan runs at full speed. (Default: Enabled) CPU Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 52
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 53
the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 54
Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 55
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 Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 56
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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 57
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. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 58
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. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 59
system 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 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 60
save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST. C. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will automatically - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 61
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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 62
an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-990FXA-D3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/06/2011-RD990-SB950-7A66FG08C-00 Because - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 63
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 SATA controller, use the key during the POST to access Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 64
. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 65
. 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 Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 66
core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA graphics card. The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you set. The HW Monitor tab allows you - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 67
advanced proprietary software design, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver is A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 68
will continue to run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth close the application. (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system performance may be affected. (Note 2) 1: Normal - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 69
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. shared data folder Changes the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share ( - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 70
is reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions for copying files/folders from a backup: To to copy and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit the backup will be performed on the next boot. We recommend that you preserve at least - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 71
your Bluetooth cell phone, click Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.) Before creating a Bluetooth cell phone key, make sure your motherboard has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth functions on your phone. Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 72
options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe fan speeds, CPU VCore and system temperature. • Control (System Status Control): The Control tab allows for controlling system power states with restart, power off, suspend, and hibernate options. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) Supported - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 73
Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 74
Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Make sure OnChip SATA Controller is enabled. To enable RAID for the SATA3_0/1/2/3 connectors, set On - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 75
for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.3.1540 - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 76
Utility (c) 2011 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block Gigabyte Boundary Read Policy 64 KB ON Read Ahead Initialization ON Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 77
where you will see the newlycreated array. 9. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 77 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 78
View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned. Option ROM Utility (c) - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 79
7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: Boot from the Windows 7/Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When you arrive at the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select Load Driver. Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk and then browse to the location of - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 80
. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the methods below. Method A: For the AMD SB950, copy all files (if you're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 81
want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the next screen, press to continue the driver installation. After the - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 82
to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. 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 Start Menu. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 83
jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on the - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 84
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 Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Then the speaker setup is - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 85
5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 86
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-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 87
Step 5: After completing the settings above, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 88
. 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 - 88 - - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 89
you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 90
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 solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 91
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 card, expansion slot, or - Gigabyte GA-990FXA-D3 | Manual - Page 92
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GA-990FXA-D3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-99FXAD3-1001R