Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD9 User manual

GA-X58A-UD9
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel®Core™i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-X58AUD9-1001R

Motherboard
GA-X58A-UD9
Apr. 12, 2010
Apr. 12, 2010
Motherboard
GA-X58A-UD9

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE
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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.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information
on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website.
For product-related information, check on our website at:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
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-X58A-UD9 Motherboard Layout................................................................................7
GA-X58A-UD9 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 Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module ........................................................ 16
1-5 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 17
1-5-1 Dual/3ChannelMemoryConguration ..................................................................17
1-5-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................18
1-6 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 19
1-7 Setting up ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIASLIConguration .................................. 20
1-8 Installing the SATA Bracket ............................................................................ 22
1-9 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 23
1-10 Onboard LEDs and Switches......................................................................... 25
1-11 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 28
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................39
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 40
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 41
2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 43
2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 53
2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 55
2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 57
2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 61
2-8 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 63
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 65
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 65
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 66
2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 67
2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 67

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................69
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 69
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 70
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 70
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 71
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 71
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 72
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................73
4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 73
4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 76
4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................76
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................79
4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 80
4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™2.............................................................................. 81
4-5 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 83
4-6 Smart 6™....................................................................................................... 84
4-7 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 87
4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) ......................................................................... 88
4-9 Teaming ..............................................................................................89
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................91
5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)..................................................................... 91
5-1-1 ConguringIntelICH10RSATAControllers...........................................................91
5-1-2 ConguringJMicronJMB362/GIGABYTESATA2SATAController........................99
5-1-3 ConguringMarvell9128SATAController ...........................................................105
5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette..........................................................110
5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System.............................112
5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................. 125
5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio.................................................................125
5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFIn/Out....................................................................................127
5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function ........................................................129
5-2-4 ConguringMicrophoneRecording......................................................................130
5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................132
5-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 133
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................133
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................134
5-4 POST Error Code......................................................................................... 136
5-5 Regulatory Statements................................................................................. 140

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Box Contents
GA-X58A-UD9 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
One IDE cable
Four SATA 3Gb/s cables
One SATA bracket
I/O Shield
One Hybrid Silent-Pipe module kit
One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
One 3-Way SLI bridge connector
One 4-Way SLI bridge connector
Two 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connectors
Optional Items
Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)
2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R)
2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-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.
•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-X58A-UD9 Motherboard Layout
(Note) For error code information, please refer to Chapter 5.
KB_MS
CPU_FAN
LGA1366
ATX
GA-X58A-UD9
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX16_2
IDE
SPDIF_I
DDR3_1 DDR3_3 DDR3_2 DDR3_5
BAT
F_PANEL
F_USB3
IT8720
ATX_12V_2X
Intel®X58
Intel®ICH10R
FDD
SATA2_1
SATA2_3
SATA2_5
GSATA3_7
SATA2_0
SATA2_2
SATA2_4
GSATA3_6
USB_LAN
CODEC
PWR_FAN
NB_FAN
SYS_FAN1
M_BIOS
RTL8111E
R_SPDIF
USB_1394_ESATA_2
USB30_LAN
PCIEX16_1
PCIE_12V_1
SPDIF_O
F_USB2
F_1394
SYS_FAN2
TSB43AB23
PHASE LED
SYS_FAN3
CPU TEMP L1/2
CPU Voltage L1/2/3
FREQ. LED
PW_SW
RST_SW
GSATA2_9
GSATA2_8
DDR3_4 DDR3_6
SB Voltage L1/2/3
PCIEX8_1
RTL8111E
CMOS_SW
USB_1394_ESATA_1
NB TEMP L1/2
NB Voltage L1/2/3 Marvell 9128
GIGABYTE SATA2
JMicronJMB362
PCIEX8_2
ATX_12V_2X_1
NEC
D720200F1
NF200
NF200
PCIEX16_3
PCIEX8_3 PCIEX16_4
PCIE_12V_2
F_USB1
Debug
LED (Note)
DDR Voltage LED
DDR PHASE LED
NB PHASE LED

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GA-X58A-UD9 Motherboard Block Diagram
PS/2 KB/Mouse
LGA1366
CPU
QPI
Interface
Intel®X58
IOH CLK (133 MHz)
Intel®ICH10R
PCI Bus
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCI Express Bus
IT8720
Floppy
CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
6 SATA 3Gb/s
Dual BIOS
12 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note)
LPC
Bus
TSB43AB23
3 IEEE 1394a
DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC
Line In
S/PDIF In
S/PDIF Out
Side Speaker Out
Surround Speaker Out
CODEC
x1
ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel
2 SATA 3Gb/s
x1
JMicronJMB362
2 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
PCI Express Bus
Dual/3 Channel Memory
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
x1
2 USB 3.0/2.0
Marvell 9128
2 SATA 6Gb/s
x1
x1
GIGABYTE
SATA2
NEC
D720200F1
4 PCI Express x16
3 PCI Express x8
NF200 x 2
x8
x16
Switch
(Note) Two share the same ports with eSATA.
LAN2
RJ45
Realtek
RTL8111E
LAN2
RJ45
Realtek
RTL8111E

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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, 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

Hardware Installation - 10 -
1-2 Product Specications
CPU Support for an Intel®Core™i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s
Chipset  North Bridge: Intel®X58 Express Chipset
 South Bridge: Intel®ICH10R
Memory 6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory (Note 1)
Dual/3 channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 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 ALC889 codec
 HighDenitionAudio
 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
 Support for Dolby®Home Theater
Support for S/PDIF In/Out
 Support for CD In
LAN 2 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Support for Teaming
Support for Smart Dual LAN
Expansion Slots 4 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2/PCIEX16_3/
PCIEX16_4) (Note 2)
3 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2/PCIEX8_3) (Note 3)
(All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0)
Multi-Graphics Support for 2-Way/3-Way/4-Way ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology
Technology
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA
3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Marvell 9128 chip:
- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to
2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, and RAID 1
GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_8, GSATA2_9) supporting up to
2 SATA 3Gb/s devices
      - SupportforSATARAID0,RAID1,andJBOD