Elitegroup A790GXM-AD3 (V1.0/V1.0A) Specifications

4Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard ComponentsThe above image is for reference only; please take the actualmotherboard for detailed parts.

5Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsLABEL COMPONENTS1. CPU Socket Socket for AMD PhenomTM II processor (socket AM3)2. CPU_FAN C

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7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardDo not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

9Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan, make surethat you DO NO

10Installing the Motherboard1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away fromthe socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the co

11Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDR

12Installing the MotherboardTable A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR3 1333/1066/800 memory modules have been tested

13Installing the MotherboardThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connectthem to the system bus. Expansion slots are

14Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

15Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:SATA1~6:

16Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Addi-tionall

17Installing the MotherboardInstalling a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard DriveThis section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk d

18Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either

19Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to co

20Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

21Installing the MotherboardWhen installing 8-pin power cable, the latchesof power cable and the ATX12V match per-fectly.8-pin power cableConnecting 8

22Installing the MotherboardFront Panel HeaderThe front panel header (PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headerscommonly found on FULL A

23Installing the MotherboardPower SwitchSupporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen-tary-contact switch that is n

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25Using BIOSChapter 3Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and P

26Using BIOSPress the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. v02.62 (

27Using BIOSStandard CMOS SetupThis option displays basic information about your system. Help ItemCMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, Am

28Using BIOSIDE BusMaster (Enabled)This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leavethis item at the default value.Press

29Using BIOSBoot Up Numlock Status (ON)This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system isstarted.Quick Power on Self Test (E

30Using BIOSHard Disk Drives (Press Enter)Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:Hard Disk Drives1st Drive TOSHIBA

31Using BIOSAdvanced Chipset SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect

32Using BIOSIntegrated PeripheralsThis page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.Onboard IDE Controller (Enabled)Use

33Using BIOSPower Management SetupThis page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.Select the ACPIstate used forSystem Suspend.

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:• This device ma

34Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)The system can be turned off with a software comma

35Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical voltages, temperatures

36Using BIOSSystem Component CharacteristicsThese items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events,such as System & CPU

37Using BIOSM.I.B. (MB Intelligent Bios)This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are

38Using BIOSSpread Spectrum (Disabled)If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-MagneticInterference) generated by t

39Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.Voltage Function (Disabled)Use this item to enable or disable the Voltage Functi

40Using BIOSSave & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the S

41Using BIOSUpdating the BIOSYou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from themanufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support

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43Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareThe Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and softwa

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the Moth

44Using the Motherboard SoftwareSetup TabSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software you

45Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

46Using the Motherboard SoftwareFollow these instructions to Disable Vista UAC function:1. Go to Control Panel.Method 1. Run Reboot SetupWindows Vista

47Using the Motherboard Software2. Select Classic View.3. Set User Account.4. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue.

48Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the rootdirectory. This file cont

49Using the Motherboard SoftwareHDMI Audio setting SOPOS: XP system1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties2.b. Audio--> Sound playb

50Using the Motherboard SoftwareOS: Vista systemControl Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device(HDMI) --> Set Default1. Volum

51Using the Motherboard Software3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK User Speaker Palyback function working4. SPDIF-Out --> Set Default -->

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53ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology SupportChapter 5ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology SupportT

iv Integrated Peripherals...32Power Management Setup...

54ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology Support4. Connect the external cable to the corresponding port on your monitor.3. Conn

55ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology Support7. Enable the CrossFireXTM function in Catalyst Control Center.ViewThe CatalystT

56ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology SupportHybrid Graphics® TechnologyThe Hybrid Graphics® technology provides significant

57ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology Support3. Click with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the optionManag

58ATI CrossFireXTM Technology & Hybrid Graphics®Technology SupportNote:4. Enter Catalyst Control Center, you can see the option of CrossFireTM, c

59AMD RAID ConfigurationSetting Up a bootable RAID ArrayThis section explains how to configure a bootable AMD RAID array.Setting Up the BIOSUse the ar

60AMD RAID Configuration5Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing Ctrl-F when prompted, and proceedto set up the AMD RAID BIOS as described in the next s

61AMD RAID ConfigurationSelect [2], then select LD 1 in the following page.3The Define LD Menu screen appears (Figure 1.4).Figure 1.4 Define LD Menu

62AMD RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.5 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after two disks have beenassigned as RAID 0 array disks.Figure 1.5 Fast

63AMD RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.7 Main MenuPress ESC to exit.4Press Y to reboot.3.The Main Menu screen appears (Figure 1.7).Figure 1.8The followin

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionCurrently, the memory maximum size we have tested is 8 GB (2 GB perdimm).*

64AMD RAID Configuration1Copy all files in "...\RAID\ATI\SB750\Floppy\Win3264" to a floppy disk.After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot

65AMD RAID Configurationb Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform” and pressEnter for 32-bit OS or Select “ATI AHCI Compatible RA

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2Introducing the MotherboardFeatureProcessorHyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, itenables integrated circuits to

3Introducing the MotherboardOnboard LANThis motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of133/100/66/33 MB/s.Expansion OptionsThe