MODEL- GA-MA790X-DS4      VENDOR- GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY
    
FEATURES- ATX AMD 790X chipset Motherboard
       The GA-MA790X-DS4 is GIGABYTE's next generation, high performance 
        platform based on the AMD 790X Chipset and support for the new AMD 
        Phenom quad-core processors, with the latest AM2+ platform support, 
        integrated DDR2 1066 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 
        technology links and 128-bit Floating Point Units. The GIGABYTE 
        GA-MA790X-DS4 also features support for PCI Express 2.0 as well as 
        ATI CrossFireX with dual x8 connectivity for the ultimate gaming 
        experience.
       In addition to setting new records for blistering performance, the 
        GA-MA790X-DS4 is part of the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 series of 
        motherboards, featuring top quality electronic components which 
        provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system 
        durability.
          - Supports AMD AM2+ Phenom/AM2 Athlon 64 series processors 
          - Dual Channel DDR2 1066* memory support for remarkable system 
            performance.
          - Dual PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphics interfaces with ATI CrossFireX
            support for extreme gaming performance.
          - Integrated SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function 
          - Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet and IEEE1394 
          - High quality 8-channel ALC889A High Definition audio, featuring 
            106dB Signal to Noise Ratio and Full Rate Lossless Audio with 
            Blu-ray/ HD DVD playback support. 
          - Ultra Durable 2 motherboard features High Quality CPU Power 
            design with Ferrite core chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFET and Solid 
            Capacitors. 
* Ultra Durable 2 -Designed with Top Quality Highly Efficient Components
   - Ultra Cooling - Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design 
     Low RDS (on) MOSFETs specially designed to produce lower switching 
     resistance for faster electric current charging and discharging.
   - Low Power Loss - Ferrite Core Choke Design
     Ferrite core chokes comprised of a compound of iron oxide and other 
     metal elements whose properties hold energy much longer than common 
     iron core at high frequency.
   - Longer Life - All-Solid Capacitor Design
     Solid capacitors contain a solid organic polymer, while electrolytic 
     capacitors use a common liquid electrolyte, hence, the terms solid 
     capacitor versus electrolytic capacitors.
* AMD Live Ready
   AMD Live Ready Requirement compliant.
* Windows Vista Premium Logo Certified
   Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing 
   experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and 
   organize their digital information. With GIGABYTE AM2+/ AM2 solutions 
   enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique 
   desktop experience that will be more informative, intuitive and 
   completely new.
* AMD Phenom processors
   The leading-edge performance and unparallel technology of AMD AM2+ 
   Phenom processors have built its strength on the well-known AMD64 
   framework which consisted next generation of HyperTransport 3.0 
   Technology, and integrated DDR2 1066 memory controller, and 128-bit 
   Floating Point Units. The AMD Phenom processors are an ideal choice for 
   multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments to 
   offer significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy 
   efficient platform.
* AMD 790X Chipset
   The AMD 790X Chipset is the system logic of the latest AM2+ 
   (HyperTransport 3.0) platform from AMD that enables its next generation 
   Phenom processors with the leading CrossFireX solution. The AMD 790X 
   Chipset, with optimized next generation of PCI-E 2.0 graphics 
   capabilities, providing outstanding quality and performance for every PC 
   user. Confidently manage and back-up precious digital files, surf the 
   Internet faster, and play the latest games with technology designed 
   today and ready for tomorrow.
* Dual Channel DDR2 1066 MHz
   Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 1066 memory, featuring faster 
   speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance 
   for the most demanding applications. (Whether 1066 MHz memory speed is 
   supported depends on the CPU being used, please refer "Memory Support 
   List" for memory support information.)
* PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Interface
   PCI-E 2.0 doubles the bus standard's bandwidth from 2.5 Gbit/s to 
   5 Gbit/s, meaning a x32 connector can transfer data at up to 16 GB/s in 
   each direction. PCI-E 2.0 also features improvements to the point-to-
   point data transfer protocol and its software architecture. 
* ATI CrossFireX support
   With support for latest ATI CrossFireX technology, GIGABYTE pushes the 
   envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and 
   flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. 
   Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with Quad PCI-E 
   connectivity, the GA-MA790X-DS4 allows users to take advantage of the 
   ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual 
   quality possible with a dual graphics card solution.
* SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
   The SATA specification doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. 
   Native Command Queuing is a new specification that enables out-of-order 
   execution of commands for efficient retrieval of data. Hot Plug support 
   allows users to insert and remove hard disk drives without shutting off 
   power to the system.
* IEEE1394 motherboard
   This motherboard with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas Instruments 
   (TI). With the transfer speed up to 400Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394 
   interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics 
   audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals.
* ALC889A HD audio with Enables a Superior Audio Experience
   - Excellent Audio Performance
     High-performance DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) with 106 dB Signal-to-
     Noise ratio playback quality, designed especially for Windows Vista 
     Premium PCs.
   - Blu-ray/HD DVD Full Rate Audio Support
     The ALC889A enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content 
     protected media and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD formats for an 
     exhilarating home theater entertainment experience. 
   - 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Output
     The ALC889A provides support for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels 
     of independent stereo output (multiple streaming) through the front 
     panel stereo outputs.
* Gigabit LAN Connectivity
   The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with 
   data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity 
   for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet 
   connection such as streaming audio and video contents.  
* Speed
   The Speed compliant motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide 
   intelligent over-clocking and over-voltage software settings through 
   both hardware and software design.
* Smart
   The Smart featured motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide GIGABYTE 
   proprietary innovative software such as Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, 
   Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan. BIOS and driver management now 
   becomes much easier and user friendly through GIGABYTE Smart features!
* Safe
   Safe is the key feature of GIGABYTE S-series motherboards with the 
   following elements: Excellent hardware design reinforced BIOS protection 
   through GIGABYTE Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and GIGABYTE BIOS Setting 
   Recovery Technology. Unique system software such as Xpress Recovery 2, 
   PC Health Monitor, HDD S.M.A.R.T., and C.O.M. further strengthen the 
   stability and reliability of your PC.
     
  -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------
PROCESSOR    - Support for Socket AM2+/ AM2 processors: 
                 - AMD Phenom FX processor/AMD Phenom processor/
                   AMD Athlon 64 FX processor/AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 
                   processor/AMD Athlon 64 processor/AMD Sempron processor.
               5200/2000 MT/s HyperTransport Bus
CHIPSET      - North Bridge: AMD 790X 
               South Bridge: AMD SB600 
MAIN MEMORY  - (4) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM memory slots (supports up to 16GB 
                   memory) via dual channel DDR2 1066/800/667 memory 
                   modules; supports ECC; supports 1.8V DDR2 DIMMs.
               NOTE: Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating 
                     system, when more than 4GB of physical memory is 
                     installed, the actual memory available for the 
                     operating system will be less than 4GB; Windows 64-bit 
                     operating system doesn't have such limitation.
EXPANSION    - (2) 32-bit PCI slots supporting ATI CrossFireX technology 
                   (The PCIE_16_1 slot supports x16; the PCIE_16_2 supports 
                   x8. The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 
                   standard.) 
               (3) PCI-Express x1 slots
               (2) 32-bit PCI slots
AUDIO        - Integrated Realtek ALC889A High Definition Audio Codec,
                 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel, support for S/PDIF In/Out, Support 
                 for CD In.
VIDEO        - None
ETHERNET     - Integrated Realtek RTL8110 Gigabit Ethernet 
FIREWIRE     - Integrated T.I. TSB43AB23 chip supports up to 3 IEEE 1394a 
                 ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket 
                 connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers).
STORAGE      - South Bridge: 
                 (1) IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 
                     2 IDE devices.
                 (4) SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, 
                     SATAII3) supporting up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices.
                 Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 
               iTE IT8718 chip:
                 (1) Floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy 
                     disk drive.
INTERNAL I/O - (1) 24-pin ATX power connector 
               (1) 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 
               (1) 4-pin PCIe 12V power connector 
               (1) Floppy disk drive connector 
               (1) IDE connector
               (4) SATA 3Gb/s connectors 
               (1) CPU fan connector 
               (2) System fan connectors
               (1) Power fan header 
               (1) North Bridge fan header 
               (1) Front panel header
               (1) Front panel audio connector 
               (1) CD In connector 
               (1) S/PDIF In header 
               (1) S/PDIF Out header
               (1) IEEE 1394a header
               (2) USB 2.0/1.1 headers
               (1) Parallel port header 
               (1) Power LED header 
               (1) Chassis Intrusion header 
REAR PANEL I/O-
               (2) PS/2 ports for Keyboard/Mouse 
               (1) Serial port
               (1) Coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 
               (1) Optical S/PDIF Out connector 
               (2) IEEE-1394a/FireWire ports
               (6) USB 2.0/1.1 ports 
               (1) RJ45 port 
               (6) Audio ports (Line In/Line Out/MIC In/Surround Speaker 
                   Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side 
                   Speaker Out).
HARDWARE MONITORING-
               CPU/System temperature detection 
               CPU/System/Power fan speed detection 
               CPU overheating warning 
               CPU/System/Power fan fail warning 
               CPUfan speed control 
BIOS         - 2 x 4Mbit flash 
               Use of licensed AWARD BIOS 
               Support for Dual BIOS
               PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b 
MISCELLANEOUS- Supports @BIOS 
               Supports Download Center 
               Supports Q-Flash 
               Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)
               Supports Xpress Install 
               Supports Xpress Recovery2 
               Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue 
OVERCLOCKING - Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/Chipset/PCIE/
                 FSB/HTT/HTR) allow you to:
                 - Increase CPU voltage (Note 6) 
                 - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 0.50V with 0.05V 
                   increment.
                 - Increase Chipset voltage by 0.05V to 0.40V with 0.05V 
                   increment.
                 - Increase PCI Express voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V with 
                   0.05V increment.
                 - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V 
                   increment.
                 - Increase HTT voltage by 0.05V to 0.40V with 0.05V 
                   increment.
                 - Increase HTR voltage by 0.05V to 0.45V with 0.05V 
                   increment.
               Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/HT Link/PCIE/DDR2) 
                 allow you to:
                 - Adjust CPU host frequency from 200 MHz to 500 MHz with
                   1 MHz increment.
                 - Adjust HT Link frequency 
                 - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 200 MHz 
                   with 1 MHz increment.
                 - Adjust DDR2 frequency 
POWER        - ATX power connector and ATX 12V connector 
DIMENSIONS   - ATX (30.5cm x 22.4cm)
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