GA-990FX-Gaming (rev. 1.0)

AMD 990FX + SB950 Chipset
 

  • Supports AMD AM3+/ AM3 Processor
  • Dual Channel DDR3, 4 DIMMs
  • Fast USB 3.1 with USB Type-C™ - The World’s Next Universal Connector
  • PCIe Gen2 x4 M.2 Connectors with up to 20Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe NVMe & SATA SSD support)
  • 2-Way Graphics Support with Exclusive Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over the PCIe Slots
  • 115dB SNR Audio with Upgradable AMP-UP Technology
  • Killer™ E2200 series Gaming Networks
  • High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with Ambient LED Trace Path Lighting
  • GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP ports
  • All new GIGABYTE™ APP Center, simple and easy use
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ Technology
  • Fast USB 3.1 Solution
    The latest USB 3.1 offers a staggering 10Gb/s transfer speed, 2x faster than USB 3.0 and backward compatibility with existing USB devices.


    Fast USB 3.1 Solution
  • Connecting the Future - USB Type-C™:
    The World's Next Universal Connector

    Reversible USB Type-C™ with USB 3.1.


    USB Type-C

  • Fast Onboard Storage with 20 Gb/s M.2
    GIGABYTE M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interface for M.2 SSD devices.

    Fast Onboard Storage with 20 Gb/s M.2
  • 2-Way SLI™/3-Way CrossFire™ Multi-Graphics
    Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.



    2-Way CrossFire™/2-Way SLI™ Multi-Graphics


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    Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Metal Shielding
    The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.


    Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Metal Shieldi

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    High Definition Audio Design
    The Realtek ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel high definition audio codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.

    High Quality audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.


    High Definition Audio Design
  • Ambient LED
    GIGABYTE motherboards feature LED lighting for the audio guard path, providing a cool, custom look to your rig. Not only does the Audio Noise Guard protect the board's sensitive analog audio components, but its LEDs can also be programed to beat at the rhythm of the music you are listening to, or pulse at a soothing pace to create a great atmosphere to enhance the environment of your game, movie or music.

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    Ambient LED
  • GIGABYTE Exclusive : Upgradable OP-AMP
    Customizable
    + Users can choose audio quality based on individual listening preferences.
    + Wide availability of additional OP-AMPs.

    Low Cost way to dramatically improve audio quality
    + Improve audio dynamics and overall sound-quality with little cost.
    + No need for expensive speakers or high-end audio equipment.


    Exclusive onboard 'Gain Boost' selector switches
    + Select either standard 2.5x or high-amplification 6x mode.
    + 6x mode is ideal for high impedance speakers and headphones

  • USB DAC-UP


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    Clean, low-noise power for your Digital-to-Analog Audio converter

    GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to your Digital-to-Analog Converter. DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from the other USB ports, which is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations and ensures the best audio experience possible.

  • Killer™ E2200 Gaming Network
    GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards feature the Killer™ E2200 from Qualcomm Atheros, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.
  • 2x Copper PCB Design (2 oz Copper PCB)
    GIGABYTE's exclusive 2X Copper PCBs design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.

  • GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ (UEFI) Design
    GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.
  • GIGABYTE App Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities
    GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.

      GIGABYTE EasyTune ™ App
    GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment.
    With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.
         
       
         
      GIGABYTE  Cloud Station™  APP
    GIGABYTE Cloud Station™ is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique apps that allow your smart phones/tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via wireless connection.
       

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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.