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 | Overview |
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The
GA-MA790X-DS4 is GIGABYTE�s next generation, high performance platform
based on the new AMD 790X Chipset and support for the new AMD Phenom�
quad-core processors, with the latest AM2+ platform support, integrated
DDR2 1066 memory controller, HyperTransport� 3.0 technology links and
128-bit Floating Point Units. The GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 also features
support for PCI Express 2.0 as well as ATI CrossFireX� with dual x8
connectivity for the ultimate gaming experience. In addition to setting
new records for blistering performance, the GA-MA790X-DS4 is part of
the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 series of motherboards, featuring top
quality electronic components which provide optimized power savings,
ultra cooling and extended system durability. |  | | | | Ultra Durable 2 -Designed with Top Quality Highly Efficient Components
Ultra Cooling - Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design
Low RDS(on) MOSFETs specially designed to produce lower switching
resistance for faster electric current charging and discharging.
Low Power Loss - Ferrite Core Choke Design
Ferrite core chokes comprised of a compound of iron oxide and other
metal elements whose properties hold energy much longer than common
iron core at high frequency.
Longer Life - All-Solid Capacitor Design
Solid capacitors contain a solid organic polymer, while electrolytic
capacitors use a common liquid electrolyte, hence, the terms solid
capacitor versus electrolytic capacitors.
 | |  | | AMD Live Ready
AMD Live Ready Requirement compliant. | |  | | Windows Vista Premium Logo Certified
Windows
Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience
designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize
their digital information. With GIGABYTE AM2+/ AM2 solutions enabling
support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop
experience that will be more informative, intuitive and completely
new...more | |  | | AMD Phenom� processors
The leading-edge performance and unparallel technology of AMD AM2+
Phenom� processors have built its strength on the well-known AMD64
framework which consisted next generation of HyperTransport 3.0
Technology, and integrated DDR2 1066 memory controller, and 128-bit
Floating Point Units. The AMD Phenom� processors are an ideal choice
for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments to
offer significant performance boosts and provides an overall more
energy efficient platform. | |  | | AMD 790X Chipset
The
AMD 790X Chipset is the system logic of the latest AM2+ (HyperTransport
3.0) platform from AMD that enables its next generation Phenom�
processors with the leading CrossFireX� solution. The AMD 790X Chipset,
with optimized next generation of PCI-E 2.0 graphics capabilities,
providing outstanding quality and performance for every PC users.
Confidently manage and back-up precious digital files, surf the
Internet faster, and play the latest games with technology designed
today and ready for tomorrow. | |  | | Dual Channel DDR2 1066* MHz
Experience
the advanced technology of DDR2 1066* memory, featuring faster speeds
and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the
most demanding applications.
* Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being
used, please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support
information.
| |  | | PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Interface
PCI-E
2.0 doubles the bus standard's bandwidth from 2.5 Gbit/s to 5 Gbit/s,
meaning a x32 connector can transfer data at up to 16 GB/s in each
direction. PCI-E 2.0 also features improvements to the point-to-point
data transfer protocol and its software architecture. | |  | | ATI CrossFireX� support
With
support for latest ATI CrossFireX� technology, GIGABYTE pushes the
envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and
flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts.
Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with Quad PCI-E
connectivity, the GA-MA790X-DS4 allows users to take advantage of the
ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual
quality possible with a dual graphics card solution. | |  | | SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
The
SATA specification doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. Native
Command Queuing is a new specification that enables out-of-order
execution of commands for efficient retrieval of data. Hot Plug support
allows users to insert and remove hard disk drives without shutting off
power to the system. | |  | | IEEE1394 motherboard
This
motherboard comes with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas
Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 400Mb/s, the new
generation IEEE1394 interface further enhances PC connectivity with
consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage
peripherals. | | | | | ALC889A HD audio with Enables a Superior Audio Experience
Excellent Audio Performance
High-performance DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) with 106 dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality, designed especially for Windows
Vista Premium PCs.
Blu-ray/HD DVD Full Rate Audio Support
The ALC889A enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content
protected media and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD formats for an
exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.
7.1+2 Channel High Definition Output
The ALC889A provides support for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of
independent stereo output (multiple streaming) through the front panel
stereo outputs. | |  | | Gigabit LAN Connectivity
The
Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with
data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation
connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless
internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents. | |  | | CrossFire
With
support for ATI CrossFire�, GIGABYTE pushes the envelope once again by
delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by
power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide
unmatched multi-GPU support with dual PCI Express connectivity, the
GA-MA790X-DS4 allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D
rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality
possible with a dual graphics card solution. | |  | | Speed
The
Speed compliant motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide intelligent
over-clocking and over-voltage software settings through both hardware
and software design...more | |  | | Smart
The
Smart featured motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide GIGABYTE
proprietary innovative software such as Download Center, @BIOS,
Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan. BIOS and driver
management now becomes much easier and user friendly through GIGABYTE
Smart features!...more | |  | | Safe
Safe
is the key feature of GIGABYTE S-series motherboards with the following
elements: Excellent hardware design reinforced BIOS protection through
GIGABYTE Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and GIGABYTE BIOS Setting
Recovery Technology. Unique system software such as Xpress Recovery 2,
PC Health Monitor, HDD S.M.A.R.T., and C.O.M. further strengthen the
stability and reliability of your PC!...more |
* The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.
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Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved
for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the
stated amount. |
 | Specifications |
| | CPU | Support for Socket AM2+/ AM2 processors:
AMD Phenom�FX processor/ AMD Phenom� processor/ AMD Athlon� 64 FX
processor/AMD Athlon� 64 X2 Dual-Core processor/AMD Athlon� 64
processor/AMD Sempron� processor | | Hyper Transport Bus | 5200/2000 MT/s | | Chipset | - North Bridge: AMD 790X
- South Bridge: AMD SB600
| | Memory | - 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR2 1066(Note 2)/800/667 MHz memory modules
- Support ECC Memory(Note 3)
| | Audio | - Realtek ALC889A codec
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF In/Out
- Support for CD In
| | LAN | Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) | | Expansion Slots | - 2 x PCI Express x16 slots supporting ATI CrossFireXTM technology
(Note 3) (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports x8.
The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 2 x PCI slots
| | Storage Interface | South Bridge:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices
Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1
iTE IT8718 chip:
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
| | IEEE 1394 | T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
- Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers)
| | USB | Integrated in the South Bridge
- Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
| | Internal I/O Connectors | - 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 1 x 4-pin PCIe 12V power connector
- 1 x floppy disk drive connector
- 1 x IDE connector
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 1 x CPU fan header
- 2 x system fan headers
- 1 x power fan header
- 1 x North Bridge fan header
- 1 x front panel header
- 1 x front panel audio header
- 1 x CD In connector
- 1 x S/PDIF In header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x IEEE 1394a headers
- 1 x parallel port header
- 1 x power LED header
- 1 x chassis intrusion header
| | Back Panel Connectors | - 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x serial port
- 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
- 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker
Out (Rear Speaker Out) / Center / Subwoofer Speaker Out / Side Speaker
Out)
| | I/O Controller | iTE IT8718 chip | | H/W Monitoring | System voltage detection
- CPU/System temperature detection
- CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
- CPU overheating warning
- CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
- CPUfan speed control
| | BIOS | - 2 x 4 Mbit flash
- Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
- Support for Dual BIOS�
- PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
| | Unique Features | - Support for @BIOS
- Support for Download Center
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for EasyTune (Note 4)
- Support for Xpress Install
- Support for Xpress Recovery2
- Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
| | Bundle Software | Norton Internet Security (OEM version) | | Overclocking | Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/Chipset/PCIE/FSB/HTT/HTR) allow you to:
- Increase CPU voltage (Note 5)
- Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 0.50V with 0.05V increment
- Increase Chipset voltage by 0.05V to 0.40V with 0.05V increment
- Increase PCI Express voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V with 0.05V increment
- Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment
- Increase HTT voltage by 0.05V to 0.40V with 0.05V increment
- Increase HTR voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V with 0.05V increment
Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/HT Link/PCIE/DDR2) allow you to:
- Adjust CPU host frequency from 200 MHz to 500 MHz with 1 MHz increment
- Adjust HT Link frequency
- Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz with 1 MHz increment
- Adjust DDR2 frequency
| | Operating System | Support for Microsoft Windows Vista/XP/2000 | | Form Factor | ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22 .4cm | | Note | (Note
1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than
4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed
will be less than 4 GB.
(Note 2) Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used.
(Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install EC C memory.
(Note 4) When the CrossFireX� technology is enabled, the PCIE_16_1 slot
will operate in x8 mode. If you are installing a single PCI Express x16
graphics card, please install it in the PCIE_16_1 slot for optimum
performance.
(Note 5) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
(Note 6) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. | | Remark |
- Due to different Linux support condition provided
by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors'
website or 3rd party website.
- Due to most hardware/software vendors no longer offer
support for Win9X/ME. If some vendors still has Win9X/ME drivers
available, we will publish on website.
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* The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice.
* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders. |
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Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved
for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the
stated amount. |
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