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    GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-990FXR5-1001R
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    Motherboard GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Feb. 1, 2015 Motherboard GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Feb. 1, 2015
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    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
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    Items...6 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 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
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    Chipset Drivers 77 4-2 Application Software 78 4-3 Technical Manuals 78 4-4 Contact...79 4-5 System...79 4-6 Download Center 80 Chapter 5 Unique Features 81 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 81 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 81 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
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    Box Contents 55 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One 3-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are for reference
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    GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL ATX_12V USB_ESATA2 USB_ESATA1 Marvell® 88SE9172 R_USB30 USB_LAN CPU_FAN Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN ATX DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 GSATA3 7 6 AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX1 (Note) AMD 990FX PCIEX16_1 PCIEX4_1 GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 PCIEX16_2
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    GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus 14 USB 2.0/1.1 AMD SB950 6 SATA 6Gb/s Dual BIOS LPC Bus CODEC iTE® Super I/O COM PS/2 KB/Mouse
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    manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not a problem related to the use of the
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    Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processors - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processors/ AMD Athlon™ II processors (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
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    to the USB 2.0/1.1 ports before the USB 3.0 driver is installed. (Refer to the labels in section 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors.") ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x power fan
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    * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to
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    the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on 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
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    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
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    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
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    motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS CPU
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    to 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 Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place
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    install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . 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
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    up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. System Requirements -- Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Two/three CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
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    C-2. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the Configure SLI, Surround, Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. Hardware Installation - 20 -
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    an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. The Marvell® 88SE9172 chip supports RAID function. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB
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    to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for each jack may vary based on Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out
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    Internal Connectors 1 3 5 2 6 8 7 11 4 10 16 4 14 13 12 15 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) BAT 7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 8) GSATA3 6/7 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SPDIF_O has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation
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    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
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    /SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin CPU or the system may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS
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    SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD South Bridge 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 SATA3
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    turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue):
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    module, refer 1to the instructions on how to activate AC supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion B cards) for digSital audio output from your motherboard S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expan- S_ sion card. _
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    12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. 1 F_USB30 10 F_ U 20 11 Pin No. DefinitionG.QBOFMPin No. Definition
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    14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 9 1 10 2 F_USB30 Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD2 NSIN 3 NSOUT 4 NDTR5 GND 6 NDSR7 NRTS8 NCTS- F_ U 9 NRI10 No Pin 15
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    power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• 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). - 31 - Hardware Installation
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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 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended
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    INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept
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    value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information
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    and date. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. „„ BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. „„ Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such
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    on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.
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    Allows you to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. && HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 3200 MHz
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    AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && C1E Support (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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    manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU CPU. Enabled prevents the CPU frequency from being lowered during system halt state. (Default: Disabled) && APM (AMD CPU that supports this feature. This item is
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    The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto
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    reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, Chipset, and memory voltages. BIOS Setup - 42 -
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    the Case Open field will show "No" at next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion
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    adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the
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    motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS to all BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not
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    as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE
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    installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to
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    press . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested
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    Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to RAID mode. Native Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command 49 - BIOS Setup
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    (Default: Enabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be without XHCI Hand-off support. (Default: Enabled) && EHCI support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) `` Trusted Computing && TPM SUPPORT
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    information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) - 51 - BIOS Setup
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    Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing
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    the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && HPET Support Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system. (Default: Enabled) && The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) - 53 - BIOS Setup
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    system to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up event. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Move Move the power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. BIOS Setup - 54 -
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    Defaults Press on this item and select Yes 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 or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select
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    BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. 3-1 Configuring AMD SB950 SATA Controllers A. , on this motherboard, the SATA3 0~SATA3 5 ports are supported by the AMD SB950 South Bridge
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    the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the
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    Windows 8.1/8 64-bit installation only. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. (Figure 2) Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: Restart your computer and press to enter the boot device configuration menu. Use
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    Menu is the first screen when you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. Use the up or down arrow key to select Logical Drive Main Menu and press . RAID Utility (C) 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [Rev. 1.0.0.45] + Main Menu + Driver Information Menu + Physical Device Main Menu + Logical Drive
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    array or to cancel. RAID Utility (C) 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [Rev. 1.0.0.45] + Logical Drive Create Menu - Raid Mode : - Stripe Block (KB) : - Setcor Size (Bytes) : - Initialization : - Gigabyte Boundary : - Read Policy : - Write Policy : - Ld Name :
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    Sure To Delete Logical Drive?" appears, press to delete or to cancel. RAID Utility (C) 2012 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [Rev. 1.0.0.45] + Logical Drive Information - Ld Id : - Ld Name : - Raid Mode : - Ld Size : - SB Size : - Sector Size : - Read Policy : - Write Policy
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    Array is defined.. Press to enter RAID Option ROM Utility... Figure 2 Step 2: Main Menu This is the first option screen when you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3) To view the disk drives assigned to arrays, press to enter the View Drive Assignments window. To create an array
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    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 Fast Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID 01:00 02:00 Drive Model
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    you will see the newly-created array. 9. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 65 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)
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    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)
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    . The second GSATA Controller item controls the eSATA connectors on the back panel. Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the
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    Ctrl> + to enter the RAID setup utility. Marvell 88SE91xx Adapter - BIOS Version 1.0.0.0034 PCIe x1 5.0Gbps Mode: RAID [Virtual Disks] No Virtual 76.3GB Max Speed SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue_ Figure 2 On the main screen of the RAID
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    press on the RAID tab. Then the RAID Config menu appears (Figure 4). Press on the Create VD item. [ Adapter ] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices ] [ RAID ] RAID Config Create VD Delete VD Wipe out disk Spare Management ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC
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    -back or write-through cache. 5. VD Name: Enter an array name with 1~10 letters (letters cannot be special characters). [ Adapter ] Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2009 Marvell Technology Group Ltd. [ Devices ] [ RAID ] Select free disks to create PCorrteate VD Disk Name * S0 * S1 RMAaxIDSiLzeeSSv
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    ASSIGNED ENTER/SPACE: Select, ESC: Back/Exit Figure 8 To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press on the main screen and press to confirm. in the operating system. To install the utility, insert the motherboard driver disk, then go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select
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    Installing Windows (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) For the AMD SB950: Step 1: You need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation. Use an alternative system to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB
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    appears, select Browse. Step 3: Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The locations of the drivers are as follows: Windows 32-bit: \storport\i386 Windows 64-bit: \storport\amd64 Step 4: When a screen as shown in Figure 2 appears, select Marvell 91xx SATA
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    is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. For the AMD SB950: While in the operating system, make sure the Chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then install the AMD RAID Utility (go to Application Software\Install Application Software and select
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    the new hard drive as a Spare drive in the RAID setup utility first. •• Enabling Automatic Rebuild Step 1: When the message "Press + to enter BIOS Setup or to continue" appears, press + to enter the RAID setup utility. On the main screen, press on the RAID tab
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    you have installed the Marvell® RAID driver and Marvell® Storage Utility from the motherboard driver disk. While in the operating system completed, the status will display as Done. •• Manually Rebuilding RAID 1 in the Operating System You can manually rebuild a RAID 1 array without setting the new
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    Install" will continue to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all of the drivers, a dialog box will appear asking whether 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
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    Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 78 -
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    4-4 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. 4-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 79 - Drivers Installation
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    4-6 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 - 80 -
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    Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS
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    v1.05 Model Name : 990FXA-UD5 R5 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 12/29/2014 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L3206E 4MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step
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    Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select
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    . 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
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    the core clock and memory clock for your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card. The Smart tab 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
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    Unique Features - 86 -
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    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
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    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-990FXA-UD5 R5 | Manual - Page 89
    6-1-2 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 an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. Connects to a S/
  • Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 | Manual - Page 90
    6-1-3 Enabling the Dolby® Home Theater® Function Before Dolby® Home Theater® is enabled, you get only 2-channel playback output (from the front speakers) when playing 2-channel stereo sources. You must play 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- channel content to get 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1channel audio effects. With Dolby®
  • Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 | Manual - Page 91
    6-1-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: Switch to Windows desktop mode. 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 to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack (pink)
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    Step 5: To open the Sounder Recorder, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows button on the keyboard). Click the icon on the bottom left corner of the screen to access the Apps screen. Step 6: On this
  • Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 | Manual - Page 93
    . 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. - 93 - Appendix
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    Troubleshooting 6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards instructions on the motherboard
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    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
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    verified and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. Appendix - 96 -
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    GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with
  • Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 | Manual - Page 98
    . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
  • Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 | Manual - Page 99
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GA-990FXA-UD5 R5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-990FXR5-1001R