GA-MA790FX-DS5 (rev. 1.0)

AMD 790FX + SB600 Chipset
 
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  • CPU Support
  • Manual
  • Support List
  • FAQ
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CPU Support
Support List
Manual
Memory Support List
Storage Support List
FAQ
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Downloads
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [5.10.0.6662]
      118,29 MB
      Oct 25, 2012
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      Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Server 2003 32bit,Windows 2000
      [5.10.0.5010]
      29,87 MB
      Oct 03, 2006
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Chipset Driver (include sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [V3.2.1540.5]
      47,29 MB
      Mar 09, 2010
      Download
      AMD Chipset Driver (include chipset\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit
      [8.641]
      109,90 MB
      Aug 14, 2009
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      AMD Chipset Driver (include chipset\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows XP 32bit
      [8.641]
      79,15 MB
      Aug 14, 2009
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      AMD Chipset Driver (include chipset\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit
      [8.641]
      77,17 MB
      Aug 14, 2009
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      AMD Chipset Driver (include chipset\sata raid driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 32bit
      [8.641]
      62,46 MB
      Aug 14, 2009
      Download
    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [7.088.0617.2014]
      3,67 MB
      Apr 16, 2015
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit
      [5.826.0605.2014]
      3,32 MB
      Apr 16, 2015
      Download
      Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [2.0.2.1]
      4,10 MB
      Aug 09, 2012
      Download
      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit
      [6.250.0908.2011]
      3,46 MB
      Dec 21, 2011
      Download
    • SATA RAID
      SATA RAID
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      ATi SATA2 RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows 7 64bit
      [3.2.1540.17]
      0,24 MB
      Dec 22, 2009
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      ATi SATA2 RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows 7 32bit
      [3.2.1540.17]
      0,22 MB
      Dec 22, 2009
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      GIGABYTE SATA2 Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      Note: Press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy.

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows 7 64bit
      [1.17.50.2]
      0,18 MB
      Sep 29, 2009
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      GIGABYTE SATA2 Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      Note: Press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy.

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      [1.17.50.2]
      0,18 MB
      Sep 29, 2009
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      GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID Driver

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      [1.17.50.2]
      3,90 MB
      Sep 29, 2009
      Download
      AMD SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver)

      OS: Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit
      [2.5.1540.47]
      0,29 MB
      Sep 04, 2009
      Download
      AMD SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)

      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit
      [2.5.1540.47]
      0,19 MB
      Aug 01, 2008
      Download
  • BIOS(+8)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F8I
      0,47 MB
      Jul 19, 2010
      Download
      1. Beta BIOS
      2. Update CPU AGESA code
      F7
      0,45 MB
      Jan 13, 2009
      Download
      1. Update CPU ID (AGESA 3.3.2.0)
      2. Remove ET5, Smart CMOS support
      Note: Please use previous BIOS version to support ET5, Smart CMOS function.
      F6
      0,48 MB
      May 21, 2008
      Download
      1. Update AGESA 3.1.9.0
      F5
      0,57 MB
      Mar 27, 2008
      Download
      1. Fix CPU compatibility issues (Sometimes booting failed after reset)
      F4
      0,57 MB
      Mar 03, 2008
      Download
      1. Update CPU ID (Support AM2+ Phenom Triple Core CPU)
      F3
      0,57 MB
      Dec 21, 2007
      Download
      1. Regarding the patch of L3 cache's TLB erratum in AMD Phenom CPU, default setting is [Enable] and also add option of [Disable] for various usage
      2. Added bootblock checksum support (The back up bios will be updated)
      F2
      0,57 MB
      Nov 23, 2007
      Download
      1. Improve DDR2 1066 memory support for AM2+ CPU
      2. Add x0.5 ratio option in BIOS for AM2+ CPU
      F1
      0,57 MB
      Oct 01, 2007
      Download
      1. First Release
      2. Support AMD OverDrive utility
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Xpress Recovery2
      1. Support Intel Socket 1366 / 1155 / 1156, X38 / X48 / X58 / G45 / G31 / G33 / G43 / P45 / P43 / P35 / 965 / 946 / 945 chipset & AMD AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 series MB (support may vary by model).
      2. This file is in an image format, after download please burn the image into a CD for use.
      3. After updating to latest version, please use this latest version Xpress Recovery2 to back up your files.

      OS: Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      1.01.121029
      13,38 MB
      Nov 23, 2012
      Download
      @BIOS
      (Note) Support Intel 5 series & earlier MB(support may vary by model)
      (Note) Support AMD 800/700 series & earlier MB(support may vary by model)


      OS: Windows XP 64bit,Windows XP 32bit,Windows Vista 64bit,Windows Vista 32bit,Windows Me,Windows 98,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 2000
      B11.1004.1
      5,10 MB
      Oct 04, 2011
      Download
  • Support List
  • Support List(+1)
    • Name
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Memory Support List
      1,96 MB
      May 02, 2008
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+4)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Arabisch, Engels, Indonesisch, Japans, Koreaans, Vereenvoudigd Chinees, Thai, Traditionele Chinese, Vietnamese
      12,15 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Tsjechisch, Frans, Duits, Grieks, Hongaars, Italiaans, Pools, Portugees, Russisch, Spaans, Turks
      18,60 MB
      Aug 05, 2012
      Download
      Installation Guidebook
      Traditionele Chinese
      1003
      13,67 MB
      Dec 24, 2007
      Download
      Engels
      1003
      11,48 MB
      Dec 24, 2007
      Download
  • Accessory Lists
CPU Support
FAQ
How come the Energy star certification mark and the DualBIOS logo disappear during BIOS POST?
BIOS
Why does the "Remove Hardware" icon disappear in TSR after BIOS update?
BIOS
What is the difference between "EuP" and "ErP"? I had noticed that "EuP Support" had been replaced with "ErP Support" after BIOS update.
BIOS
Windows crashes when I start Adobe Audition, Adobe Encore DVD, Adobe Premiere Elements, or Adobe Premiere Pro.
Driver / Software / OS
Are there any restrictions or limitations when using Xpress Recovery2 software?
Driver / Software / OS
After using the program Xpress Recovery2 from the Driver CD to backup the files, when rebooting the system why won't Xpress Recovery run by pressing F9 as indicated, the only way to run Xpress Recovery2 is by inserting the Driver CD and running it off the CD?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system pop up an UAC (User Account Control) alert window while executing Dynamic Energy Saver / Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced / Dynamic Energy Saver 2 or EasyTune6 in Windows Vista / 7?
Driver / Software / OS
After installed EasyTune6, I always receive UAC (User Account Control) alert windows after entering Windows Vista / 7. Is there any way to prevent it?
Driver / Software / OS
Why does the system crash occasionally when Easy Tune 6 and online game Battlefield: Bad Company 2 runs simultaneously?
Driver / Software / OS
How to determine whether drivers are all installed?
Driver / Software / OS
There is a Windows 8 BSOD problem when I upgrade it from Windows 7 which has On/off Charge installed.
Driver / Software / OS
What is the standard operation procedure of HD audio driver installation under WINXP?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
Why does the onboard HD audio driver not install successfully ?
Driver / Software / OS / Peripherals
The audio codec used on my motherboard is ALC889A, after installing audio drivers, when trying to perform the speaker test function in Realtek audio program, why will only the front left and front right of the S/PIDIF speaker have proper audio output?

Also where can I find DTS related functions in Realtek audio program?
Driver / Software / OS / Product Spec. / Peripherals
I have installed Phenom CPU and memory modules according to the Dual Channel Memory Configuration table in user’s manual, but system shows “unganged mode, 64-bit” during POST. How do I enable 128bit dual memory channel?
Memory
Why can't I enable some RAID function?
Memory / Storage Devices
How to use Xpress Recovery2?
Others
My motherboard provides Wake On LAN feature as you mentioned. But, I don't know how to enable the feature. Can you tell me?
Peripherals
Via the integrated ALC889A audio codec, is it able to output the DTS-HD audio via SPDIF interface?
Peripherals
How to adjust volume control with SPDIF out?
Peripherals
In Windows XP, how to play sound from both front and rear audio jacks?
Peripherals
What is the maximum safe temperatures for northbridge?
Product Spec.
What is the difference between a 24-pin and a 20-pin motherboard power connector?
Product Spec.
Does it support jumbo frame LAN function?
Product Spec.
When "USB 2.0 controller" is disabled in BIOS, I noticed some USB ports are not available.
Product Spec. / Peripherals / Others
Why is the Samsung hard disk supporting ATA133 detected as ATA100 on a ATA133-supported motherboard?
Storage Devices
Why doesn’t the system recognize all 6 hard disks while using RAID 10 array? Instead, only 4 of them were detected.
Storage Devices
Does the CMOS battery (CR2032) pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
Does the USB connector pass UL product certification?
System / HW Installation
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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