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GA-990X-Gaming SLI User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-990XGMS-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-990X-Gaming SLI Motherboard GA-990X-Gaming SLI Feb. 15, 2016 Feb. 15, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-990X-Gaming SLI Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the CPU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 10 1-7 Internal - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 4
SLI AMD SB950 SYS_FAN2 B_BIOS M_BIOS SYS_FAN1 CLR_CMOS 02 13 SPDIF_O Box Contents TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30 F_PANEL 55 GA-990X-Gaming SLI motherboard 55 Four SATA cables 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 I/O Shield 55 User's Manual 55 One G Connector 55 Quick Installation Guide - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 5
the user's manual and follow such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 6
Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ FX processor - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) HyperTransport ŠŠ HyperTransport™ 3.0 Bus ŠŠ 5200 MT/s Chipset ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 990X ŠŠ South Bridge - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 7
3.1 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel ŠŠ 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector ŠŠ 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ŠŠ 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector ŠŠ 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors ŠŠ 1 x CPU fan header ŠŠ 2 x system fan headers ŠŠ 1 x power fan header ŠŠ 1 x front panel header ŠŠ 1 x front panel audio - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 8
32-bit/64-bit Form Factor ŠŠ ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 9
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-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 10
DS/SS - DS/SS Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the same colored sockets. For optimum performance, 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 - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 11
drive, walkman, etc. Line Out The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. •• When removing the cable connected to - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 12
2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2 5) PWR_FAN 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) M2F_20G 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) COMA 14) TPM 15 turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 13
power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power for 2x4-pin 12V) +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX ATX: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 14
has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN1) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header ( supports a single SATA device. The AMD South Bridge supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 15
Socket 3 Connector) The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs. It can support SATA RAID configuration through the AMD South Bridge. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with SATA drive(s). Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 16
(refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 17
) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 23 1 1 23 1 9 1 10 2 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ Pin No. 6 7 8 9 10 Definition USB DY+ GND - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 18
5 GND 10 No Pin 1 23 1 B SS B_ 14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header) 1 You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. _S 1 23 1 1 SUSCLK 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 19
access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 20
the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage, etc. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 21
you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default: Automatic mode) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 21 - - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 22
AMD Application Power Management) (Note 1) Enabled Dynamically monitors the power consumption of the CPU cores and automatically optimizes the CPU the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 23
reset the board CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System/Power Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system/power fan speed. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS . Manual Allows you - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 24
Manual to Manual. Options are: 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 BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 25
2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 26
OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable and when entering BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings. && User - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 27
To cancel the password, press on the password item and when requested for the password, enter the correct one first. When prompted for a new password, press without entering any password. Press again when prompted to confirm. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 28
. && IOMMU Controller Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) `` SB SATA Configuration && SATA Hot Plug on PORT0~SATA Hot Plug on PORT5 Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT5 Enables or disables - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 29
`` Trusted Computing && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Set this item to Enable when a TPM device is installed. (Default: Disable) `` Super IO Configuration && Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) `` NVMe - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 30
operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. && HPET Support Enables or disables High Precision Event keyboard 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 - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 31
To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the + BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 32
to save the current BIOS settings to a power supply to the hard drives. Or install your M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector on the motherboard. (Note 1) Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set with SATA drive(s). (Note 2) Refer to Chapter 1, "Internal Connectors," "M.2 Socket - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 33
supports UEFI RAID configuration. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. Save the changes and exit BIOS on Logical Drive Create Menu. Step 5: Usable hard drives are listed on the Logical Drive Create Menu. Use the up or down arrow - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 34
BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. Installing the Operating System (The following instructions When a screen appears, select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 35
the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 36
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from , your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help - Gigabyte GA-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 37
. 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-990X-Gaming SLI | Manual - Page 38
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To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
GA-990X-Gaming SLI
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-990XGMS-1002R