GIGABYTE GA-X79-UD3 User Guide

GA-X79-UD3

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-X79UD3-1001R

Motherboard

Oct. 28, 2011

Motherboard

GA-X79-UD3

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Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

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For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

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For product-related information, check on our website 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 for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard Layout..................................................................................7

GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram

.....................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9

1-2 Product Specications ................................................................................... 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 .................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Conguration.........................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Conguration .............................. 19

1-7 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................20

1-8 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 22

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 34

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 37

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 50

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 51

2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 53

2-7 Power Management .......................................................................................56

2-8 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 58

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................59

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 59

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 60

3-3 Technical Manuals ......................................................................................... 60

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 61

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 61

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 62

3-7 New Utilities ...................................................................................................62

Chapter 4 Unique Features ...........................................................................................63

4-1 Xpress Recovery2 .......................................................................................... 63

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities .....................................................................................66

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility .......................................................... 66

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ........................................................... 69

4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 70

4-4 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 71

4-5 Smart 6™ ....................................................................................................... 72

4-6 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) .......................................................................... 76

4-7 Cloud OC .......................................................................................................77

4-8 TouchBIOS.....................................................................................................78

Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................79

5-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s) .................................................................... 79

5-1-1 Conguring Intel X79 SATA Controllers ................................................................79

5-1-2 Conguring Marvell 88SE9172 SATA Controllers ................................................ 85

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .............................91

5-2 Conguring Audio Input and Output .............................................................. 98

5-2-1 Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio ................................................................. 98

5-2-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out ...................................................................................... 100

5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function .......................................................101

5-2-4 Conguring Microphone Recording .....................................................................102

5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ..................................................................................104

5-3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 105

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................105

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 106

5-3-3 Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................108

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Box Contents

GA-X79-UD3 motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Four SATA cables

I/O Shield

One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

One 3-Way SLI bridge connector

One 4-Way SLI bridge connector

One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V_2X4

ATX

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

B_BIOS

PCIEX8_2

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

BAT

SYS_FAN4

Intel

X79

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

PCIEX8_1

PCIEX_1

SPDIF_O F_USB2

LGA2011

GA-X79-UD3

R_SPDIF

R_USB30

USB_ESATA2

USB_LAN

iTE IT8728

CODEC

PCIEX1_2

COMA F_USB3TPM

Fresco FL1009

F_PANEL

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCI

Fresco FL1009

SYS_FAN2

F_USB30

Marvell 88SE9172

SATA3

1 0

GSATA3

7 6

GSATA3

9 8

Intel

GbE LAN

SYS_FAN1

USB_ESATA1

Marvell 88SE9172

SYS_FAN3

F_USB1

DDR3_4

DDR3_2

Marvell 88SE9172

3 2

SATA2

5 4

SATA2

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GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LGA2011 CPU

DMI 2.0

Intel® X79

IT8728

CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

4 SATA 3Gb/s

Dual BIOS

LPC

Bus

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

LAN

RJ45

Intel GbE LAN

Marvell

88SE9172

2 SATA 6Gb/s

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

Switch

x16

1 PCI Express x16

2 PCI Express x8

2 SATA 6Gb/s

14 USB 2.0/1.1

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line Out

MIC

Line In

S/PDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

CODEC

x16 x8

1 PCI

Express x8

1 PCI

Express x16

2 USB 3.0/2.0

Fresco

FL1009

PCI Express Bus

2 PCI Express x1

x1 x1

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

2 SATA 6Gb/s

Marvell

88SE9172

PCI Bus

1 PCI

PCI Bus

2 USB 3.0/2.0

Fresco FL1009

PCIe CLK

(33 MHz)

2 SATA 6Gb/s

Marvell

88SE9172

COM

DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz

4 Channel Memory

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1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read

the user's 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 S/N (Serial Number) sticker or •

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before •

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, •

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •

It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- •

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an •

electrostatic shielding container.

Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup- •

ply has been turned off.

Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to •

the local voltage standard.

Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard- •

ware components are connected.

To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the •

motherboard circuit or its components.

Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or •

within the computer casing.

Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface •

Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment. •

Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys- •

tem components as well as physical harm to the user.

If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the •

product, please consult a certied computer technician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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1-2 Product Specications

CPU Support for Intel 

Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU 

Chipset Intel 

X79 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory 

* Due to Windows 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.

4 channel memory architecture  Support for DDR3  2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules  Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules 

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Audio Realtek ALC898 codec 

High Denition Audio  2/4/5.1/7.1-channel  Support for Dolby 

Home Theater

Support for S/PDIF Out 

LAN 1 x Intel GbE LAN phy (10/100/1000 Mbit) 

Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2) 

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2) 

* The PCIEX8_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_2 slot. When the PCIEX8_2

slot is populated, the PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

(All PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

2 x PCI Express x1 slots 

(All PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

1 x PCI slot 

Multi-Graphics Technology

Support for 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFireX 

™

/NVIDIA SLI technology

* Th e PCI EX16 slots oper ate at up to x8 mode when 4-Way /3-Wa y AMD

CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI is enabled.

Storage Interface Chipset: 

- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0/1) supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices

- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2 2/3/4/5) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and R AID 10

* When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the

system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

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Storage Interface 3 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips: 

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6/7/8/9) supporting up to 4 SATA 6Gb/s devices

- Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1

- 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors on the back panel, supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices

- Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1

USB Chipset: 

- Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)

2 x Fresco FL1009 chips: 

- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)

Internal Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x CPU fan header  4 x system fan headers  1 x front panel header  1 x front panel audio header  1 x S/PDIF Out header  3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header  1 x serial port header  1 x Clear CMOS jumper 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header  Back Panel Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 

1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 

8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 

2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors 

1 x RJ-45 port 

6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker 

Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

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I/O Controller iTE IT8728 chip 

Hardware Monitor

System voltage detection 

CPU/System temperature detection 

CPU/System fan speed detection 

CPU overheating warning 

CPU/System 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.

BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit ash 

Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS 

Support for DualBIOS 

™

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a  Unique Features Support for @BIOS 

Support for Q-Flash 

Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue 

Support for Download Center 

Support for Xpress Install 

Support for Xpress Recovery2 

Support for EasyTune 

* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by mother board model.

Support for Smart 6 

™

Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) 

Support for ON/OFF Charge 

Support for Cloud OC 

Support for 3TB+ Unlock 

Support for TouchBIOS 

Support for Q-Share  Bundled Software

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)



Operating System

Support for Microsoft



Windows 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm 

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product- related information

without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines 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 pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may • locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- • age of the CPU may occur.

Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended • that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your hardware specications including 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.

Alignment Key

LGA2011 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU

Socket

LGA2011 CPU

Triangle Pin One Marking on

the CPU

Alignment Key

Notch

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Step 1: Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking " "

(below referred as lever A) down and away from the socket to release it.

Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and carefully insert the CPU into the socket vertically.

Step 6: Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU.

Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace the load plate. Then secure lever B under its retention tab. The protective plastic cover may pop off from the load plate during the process of engaging the lever. Remove the cover. Save the cover properly and always replace it when the CPU is not installed.

Step 3: Gently press lever A to al low the load plate to rise. Open the load plate. (Note: DO NOT touch the socket contacts after the load plate is opened.)

B. Follow 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. To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is • inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.

Step 2: Push the lever closest to the "lock" marking " "

(below referred as lever B) down and away from the socket. Then lift the lever.

Lever A

Lever B

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)

Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 2: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four mounting screws with the mounting holes on the ILM. (If your cooler has a fan grill which may cause interference when you tighten the screws,

remove it rst and replace it after tightening the

screws.)

Step 3: Use one hand to hold the cooler and the other to tighten the screws in a diagonal sequence with a screw driver. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite the one you just tightened. Then do the same to the other pair. Next, fully tighten the four screws.

Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_4

DDR3_2

Read the following guidelines 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing • the memory to prevent hardware damage. Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direc- • tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 4 Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports 4 Channel Technology. After the mem-

ory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. The four

DDR3 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel A: DDR3_4



Channel B: DDR3_2



Channel C: DDR3_1



Channel D: DDR3_3



For optimum performance, when installing one memory module, we recommend that you install it in the DDR3_1 socket. When installing two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

Dual Channel Mode:

•

To enable Dual Channel mode, install two memory modules in any two of the four memory sockets.

3 Channel Mode: •

To enable three Channel mode, install three memory modules in any three of the four memory sockets.

4 Channel Mode: •

To enable four Channel mode, install four memory modules in the four memory sockets.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly

install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug 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.

Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. 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 your

ngers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory

and insert it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.1. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 2. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. 4. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).5. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your 6. expansion card(s). Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. 7.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

Make sure the motherboard 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 outlet before installing • an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

Installing a Graphics Card: •

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until

it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.

Removing the Card: • Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

PCI Slot

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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Conguration

A. System Requirements

The 2-Way CrossFireX and 2-Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7, Vista, XP operating systems The 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX/SLI technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems

Two/three/four CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

(Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way CrossFireX technology include the ATI Radeon HD 3800, HD 4800, HD 5800

series, and AMD Radeon HD 6800 and HD 6900 series. Current GPUs that support 3-Way/4-Way SLI technology include the NVIDIA 8800 GTX, 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, GTX 260, GTX 280, GTX 470, GTX 480, GTX 570, GTX 580, and GTX 590 series.) CrossFireX

(Note )

/SLI bridge connectors

A power supply with sufcient power is recommended

(Note)

(Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power

requirement)

B. Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16

slots. (To set up a 2-Way conguration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2

slots. )

Step 2: Insert the CrossFireX

(Note)

/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

Step 3:

Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot.

C. Conguring the Graphics Card Driver

C-1. To Enable CrossFireX Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX

™

Conguration

and ensure the Enable CrossFireX

™

check box is selected and click Apply. (Available combination options are dependent on the number of graphics cards you install.)

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 Set SLI and Physx Conguration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.

(Note) The bridge connectors may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology.

A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports coaxial optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an coaxial digital audio in connector.

eSATA 6Gb/s Connector

The eSATA 6Gb/s port conforms to SATA 6Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following escribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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 not rock it side to side to • prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

Activity LED

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gb ps data rate

Green 100 Mb ps data rate

Off 10 Mbps dat a rate

State Description

Blinking Data tra nsmission or re ceiving is oc curring

Off No data tr ansmission o r receiving is oc curring

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In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be recongured 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 con-

guration in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio conguration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.

Line In Jack (Blue)

The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out Jack (Green)

The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be

used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio conguration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

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1-8 Internal Connectors

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the • power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has • been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

1) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2/3/4

5) SATA3 0/1

6) SATA2 2/3/4/5

7) GSATA3 6/7

8) GSATA3 8/9

9) BAT

10) CLR_CMOS

11) F_PANEL

12) F_AUDIO

13) SPDIF_O

14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

15) F_USB30

16) COMA

17) TPM

5 6

41741613

12 11

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131

2412

ATX

ATX:

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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 com-

ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply

is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The 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 connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 -5V

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

7 +12V

8 +12V

ATX_12V_2X4

5 8

1 4

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2) and two

3-pin (SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports fan speed control, which requires the use of a cooler with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Over- • heating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

•

CPU_FAN:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V/Speed Control

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4

SYS_FAN1:

SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V /Speed Control

3 Sense

4 Reserve

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

SYS_FAN2:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1

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A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard • drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. A RAID 5 conguration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives • does not have to be an even number.) A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives. •

5) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel X79 Chipset)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The "SATA3 0" and "SATA3 1" connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be implemented on the two connectors with the "SATA2 2/3/4/5" connector

(Note)

. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for

instructions on conguring a RAID array.

6) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel X79 Chipset)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel X79 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.

(Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor-

mance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

G.QBOFM

SATA2

Please connect the L-shaped end of th e SATA cable to your SATA ha rd drive.

G.QBOFM

1 0

SATA3

5 3 4 2

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7) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip

supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

G.QBOFM

7 6

GSATA3

8) GSATA3 8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Marvell 88SE9172 chip

supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on conguring a RAID array.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of th e SATA cable to your SATA ha rd drive.

9 8

GSATA3

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires two hard drives.

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10) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset the

CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clear- • ing the CMOS values. After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized De- •

faults) or manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

9) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.1

Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one 2. minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) Replace the battery. 3

Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.4.

Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. • Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with • an incorrect model. Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by your- • self or uncertain about the battery model. When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) • of the battery (the positive side should face up). Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. •

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11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status

indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

• (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way to turn off your

system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). SPEAK • (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by is-

suing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. HD • (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive

is reading or writing data. RES • (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer

if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. CI • (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover

has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

MSG/PWR

• (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

Power LED

CI-

CI+

PWR-

PWR+

MSG-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

MSG+

PW+

Message/Power/

Sleep LED

Speaker

Power Switch

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset Switch

Chassis Intrusion Header

System Status LED

S0 On

S1 Blinking

S3/S4/S5 Off

Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).

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12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect

your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 • front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via

the audio software in Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- • ously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel

audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Conguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire • instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

13) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expan-

sion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output 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.

For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L

2 GND

3 MIC2_R

4 -ACZ_DET

5 LINE2_R

6 GND

7 FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 GND

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5 Line Out (R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9 Line Out (L)

10 NC

Pin No. Denition

1 SPDIFO

2 GND

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)

DIP

1 2 3 4 5

10 2

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14) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power • cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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.

G.QBOFM

Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB DY-

5 USB DX+

6 USB DY+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

F_AUDIO(H)

DB_PORT

F_PANEL(NH) F_PANEL

(H61M-D2)

BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)

M_SATA

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

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+

8 D1- 18 SSRX2-

9 D1+ 19 VBUS

10 NC 20 No Pin

15) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specication 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.

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