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- Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 1
GA-990XA-UD3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-990XAU3-1001R - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-990XA-UD3 May 13, 2011 Motherboard GA-990XA-UD3 May 13, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 4
-UD3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-990XA-UD3 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 5
Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 6
GA-990XA-UD3 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 7
GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB OPTICAL CPU_FAN ATX_12V USB_1394 R_USB Socket AM3+ PWR_FAN R_USB30 USB_LAN Etron EJ168 ATX AUDIO PCIEX1_1(Note) AMD 990X DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Realtek RTL8111E CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCI1 GA-990XA-UD3 VIA PCIEX8 VT6308 PCI2 iTE - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 8
GA-990XA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz or Dual Channel Memory AMD 990X Etron EJ168 PCIe CLK x1 x1 x1 (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus 14 USB 2.0/1.1Ports AMD SB950 6 SATA 6Gb/s Dual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 10
Product Specifications CPU 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 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990X South Bridge: AMD SB950 Memory - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 11
fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 32 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 12
differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON/OFF Charge Support for Cloud OC Support for 3TB+ Unlock Support for Q-Share Bundled Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Operating - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 14
below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 16
before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the 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 memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 17
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 module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 19
- A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver - CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) - A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 20
. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. USB 3.0/2.0 Port - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 21
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, " connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 22
Internal Connectors 13 5 2 15 6 4 9 8 16 12 14 13 10 4 11 7 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 9) SPDIF_O 10) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 11 has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | 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-990XA-UD3 | 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 recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. CPU_FAN: Pin No. Definition - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 25
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 26
panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansPioCnIe cpoawrdersc)ofnonrecdtoigr (iStaAlTAa)u(Xd5i8oAo-OuCtp) ut from your motherboard the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 27
Pin No. Definition 1 VBUS 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND 14 SSTX2+ 5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2- 6 SSTX1+ 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ DB_PORT BIOS 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 28
12) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE 1394a header can provide one IEEE 1394a UG T port via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please con- tact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 TPA+ 9 1 2 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 29
Module Header) You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. DB_PORT BIOS Switc 1 1 19 TPM w/housing 20 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 30
the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the 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). Hardware Installation - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 31
downloads the 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 32
computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-990XA-UD3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 04/22/2011-RD990 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 33
Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 34
CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS menu to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail- - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 35
Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 36
only when Set Memory Clock is set to Manual. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to X4.00. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to X6.66. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 36 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 37
64 [Auto] 0/64 [Auto] 1/2T [Auto] 1/2T [Auto] 0/64 [Auto] 0/64 [Auto] 1/2T [Auto] 1/2T [Auto] 0/64 [Auto] 0/64 Item Help Menu Level Channel interleaving Bank Interleaving DQS Training Control Defaults CPU Host Clock Control, CPU Frequency (MHz), Set Memory Clock, Memory Clock The - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 39
tri-stating Determines whether to enable memory clock tri-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 40
required. (Default) 0.515V ~ 1.145V The adjustable range is from 0.515V to 1.145V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the memory. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 41
None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 42
system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 43
Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features AMD C1E Support (Note) 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 EFI CD/DVD - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 44
CPU Core or down on the list. Press to supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) IOMMU support Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 45
the AMD SB950 South Bridge. This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to RAID. OnChip SATA3.0 Support Enables or disables the SATA 6Gb/s function integrated in the Chipset. When set to Disabled, the SATA controller will operate in SATA 3Gb/s mode. (Default: Enabled) - 45 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 46
hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) F_USB30 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB controller, USB 3.0/2.0 ports routed to the onboard F_USB30 header) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 47
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open 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 47 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 48
the back panel) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the are: Auto, 2F8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4(default), 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 49
Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) ErP Support [S3(STR)] [Instant-off] [Enabled up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 50
by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 51
Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Auto] Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 52
, 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 53
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 54
changes. When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. User Password When the Password Check item is set to System, you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 55
Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 56
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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 Pack - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 58
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 59
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 59 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 60
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 61
system data and perform restoration of it. Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, your system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 62
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 63
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 64
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. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. GA-990XA-UD3 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 65
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 SATA controller, use the key during the POST - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 66
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 recommend that you - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 67
. 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 68
in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 69
The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 70
run in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. Stealth Mode In Stealth Mode, the system 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 71
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. the data folder to be shared (Note) Updates Q-Share online Displays the current Q-Share version Exits Q-Share (Note) This option is available - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 72
64 backups (the actual limit depends on the size of each partition). When this limit is reached, the oldest backup will be ovewritten. Instructions file/folder you wish to copy and click the Copy button. The files/folders listed on the screen are read-only so you cannot edit their contents. (Note - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 73
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 74
CPU, memory, 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 on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. For Windows XP, be sure to update Internet Explorer to version - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 75
. B. 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 only one hard drive. • Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. • A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 76
F7: Optimized Defaults 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 motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Appendix - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 77
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 controller settings, press to enter the Controller - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 78
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 79
. 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. press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 79 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 80
Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name [ View LD Defination Menu ] RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) LD 1 GBT RAID 0 2 80 Stripe Block Read Policy 64 KB Read Ahead Write Policy WriteBack Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 81
\RAID\W7 RAID driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W764A AHCI driver for Windows 32-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x86 AHCI driver for Windows 64-bit: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\AHCI\Win7x64 Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 82
. 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 , make sure it is designated as drive A). Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press . For example, - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 83
party SCSI or RAID driver." A screen will then appear support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 84
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 85
audio driver. For 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 86
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 87
cable 2. Configuring S/PDIF Out: On the Digital 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 88
5-2-3 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 7.1- channel audio effects. With Dolby Home - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 89
5-2-4 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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 90
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 91
. 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. - 91 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 92
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press < - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 93
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-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 94
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect 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 - Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 | Manual - Page 95
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