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GA-990FXA-UD3
User's Manual
Rev. 1201
12ME-990FXA3-1201R

Motherboard
GA-990FXA-UD3
Sept. 16, 2011
Sept. 16, 2011
Motherboard
GA-990FXA-UD3

Copyright
©2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
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out prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or
published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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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.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
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-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout............................................................................7
GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram...............................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
 .................................................................................... 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
  .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™................................................... 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 20
1-8 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................31
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 32
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 35
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 41
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 43
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 46
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 50
2-8 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 52
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 54
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 54
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 55
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 56
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 56

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................57
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 58
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 58
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 59
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 59
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 60
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 60
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................61
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 61
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 64
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................64
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................67
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 68
4-4 Easy Energy Saver ........................................................................................ 69
4-5 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 71
4-6 SMART Recovery........................................................................................... 72
4-7 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 73
4-8 Cloud OC ....................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................75
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 ............................................................75
  .......................................................81
5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...............................87
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 ..........................................................................................97
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function...........................................................98
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5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................101
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 102
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................102
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................103
5-3-3 Regulatory Statements.........................................................................................105

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Box Contents
GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Four SATA cables
I/O Shield
One 2-Way SLI bridge connector (Note)
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)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)
3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*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.
(Note ) To enable NVIDIA SLI technology, you need SLI-supported graphics cards, BIOS, and driver. For more
details, please go to GIGABYTE's website.

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GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
Socket AM3+
ATX
GA-990FXA-UD3
AUDIO
DDR3_4 DDR3_2
BAT
ATX_12V
AMD 990FX
R_USB30
CODEC
PWR_FAN
OPTICAL
USB_1394_ESATA2
USB_1394_
ESATA1
USB_LAN
B_BIOS
M_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
Realtek
RTL8111E
Etron

iTE
IT8720
DDR3_3 DDR3_1
F_USB2 F_USB30 TPM F_PANEL
F_USB1F_USB3
SYS_FAN2
SPDIF_O
F_AUDIO COMA
AMD SB950
SYS_FAN1
Etron

VIA
VT6308
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX4_1
PCIEX16_2
PCI
PCIEX4_2
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SATA3
4 5
2 3
0 1

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GA-990FXA-UD3 Motherboard Block Diagram
AM3+/AM3 CPU
Hyper Transport 3.0
AMD 990FX
CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)
DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
AMD SB950
iTE
IT8720
COM Port
LPC
Bus
6 SATA 6Gb/s
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
1 PCI
PCI Bus
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
VIA
VT6308
2 IEEE 1394a
Dual BIOS
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
LAN

x1
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Realtek
RTL8111E
14 USB 2.0/1.1
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
2 PCI Express x16
x16
x1
Etron
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2 USB 3.0/2.0
x1
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2 SATA 3Gb/s
2 PCI Express x4
x4
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
Etron
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2 USB 3.0/2.0
2 PCI Express x1
x1

- 9 - Hardware Installation
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, 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,
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•
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
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation - 10 -
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CPU AM3+ Socket:
- AMD AM3+ FX processors
- AMD AM3 Phenom™II processors/ AMD Athlon™II processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Hyper Transport
Bus 5200 MT/s
Chipset North Bridge: AMD 990FX
South Bridge: AMD SB950
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.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
* To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AMD AM3+

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Audio Realtek ALC889 codec

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for Dolby®Home Theater
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (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_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics
cards, be sure to install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots.
2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX
™
technology ( PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices
  

- 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s connectors (eSATA/USB Combo) on the back panel
supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
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- 11 - Hardware Installation
USB South Bridge:
- Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, including 2 eSATA/
USB Combo connectors, 6 ports available through the internal USB
headers)
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- Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
through the internal USB header)
IEEE 1394 VIA VT6308 chip:
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
1 x serial port header
1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x IEEE 1394 ports
2 x eSATA/USB Combo connectors

6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker
Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power 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.

Hardware Installation - 12 -
BIOS 
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
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 motherboard model.
Support for Easy Energy Saver
Support for Smart Recovery
Support for Auto Green
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Cloud OC
Support for 3TB+ Unlock
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
        
without prior notice.

- 13 - Hardware Installation
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1 Installing the CPU
A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.
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.
• 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.
• 

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
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ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
AM3+/AM3 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
Denotes CPU Pin One
AM3+ Socket
A Small Triangle Mark
Denotes Pin One of the
Socket

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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.
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CPU orientation if this occurs.
Step 1:
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
Step 2:
Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark
on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make
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CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked
position.
CPU Socket
Locking Lever

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the
GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.
Step 3:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug
on one side of the retention frame. On the other
side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler
clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the reten-
tion frame.
Step 4:
Turn the cam handle from the left side to the
right side (as the picture above shows) to lock
into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation
manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 5:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU
fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
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.

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1-4 Installing the Memory
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.
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This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
     -
abling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
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(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance. For op-
timum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend
that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
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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
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gers 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.

Hardware Installation - 18 -
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
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.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
PCI Slot
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2)
•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.
•R e m o v i n g t h e C a r d
from the PCIEX16_1/
PCIEX16_2 Slot:
Gently push back on the
lever on the slot and then
lift the card straight out
from the slot.
•
Removing the Card from
the PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2
Slot:
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.

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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™
A. System Requirements
- Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
- A CrossFireX-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
- Two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
- CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note)
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the power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install two CrossFireX graphics cards on the
PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFireX bridge connector(s) (Note) in the CrossFireX gold edge connectors on top of the two
cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot.
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To Enable CrossFireX Function:
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Cata-
lyst Control Center. Browse to  -
tions and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™check box is selected and click
Apply.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX technology may differ by graphics cards and
driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about
enabling CrossFireX technology.
(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.