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Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 DDR3 ATX

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX + SB950 DDR3 ATX

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Quicklinx: 7JYPWS00 Mfr#: GA-990FXA-UD3
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Description

The 990FXA-UD3 motherboard is designed to offer a stable, high-speed platform for delivering amazingly fast data transfer via the Gigabyte 333 onboard acceleration technologies. Featuring the USB 3.0 controller, AMD 900 series motherboards allow users to take advantage of super fast USB transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, delivering 10x faster data transfer compared to USB 2.0. Utilizing the industry's first Serial ATA Revision 3.0 solution, Gigabyte AMD 900 series motherboards offer native 6 ports of next generation high speed data storage devices support with data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. The AMD 900 series motherboards introduce a unique hardware design with lower resistance fuses for ensuring lower voltage drops and providing more stable and plentiful power delivery. All USB ports also benefit from a 3x power boost for better power delivery to power hungry USB devices.

  • On/Off Charge technology

    Gigabyte On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of Gigabyte's highly acclaimed 3x USB power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from Gigabyte motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger.
  • Get ready for 32 nm AMD AM3+ CPU

    Gigabyte's AMD motherboards are ready to support 32 nm AMD AM3+ multi-core processors, delivering the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming.
  • SATA 6 Gbps support

    Yet another onboard feature of Gigabyte AMD 900 series motherboards are integrated the AMD chip for high-speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatibility, delivering 6 ports native superfast 6 Gbps link speeds for twice the data transfer rates of SATA Revision 2.0 (3 Gbps) and RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support. When used in RAID 0 (stripe) mode, Gigabyte AMD 900 series motherboards offer even faster data transfer rates of up to 4x the speed of current SATA interfaces.
  • USB 3.0 support

    The Gigabyte motherboards support the latest generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an onboard USB 3.0 host controller. With superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, users are able to experience an almost a 10x improvement over USB 2.0. Additionally, backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 assures users of long term use of their legacy USB 2.0 devices. The onboard SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology also provides new power management features that include increased maximum bus power and device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices.
  • 3x USB power boost

    Gigabyte motherboards feature a 3x USB power boost, delivering greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices. Gigabyte's unique USB power design is also able to efficiently regulate output over the full voltage range, which greatly enhances USB device compatibility. In addition, dedicated lower resistance fuses ensure lower voltage drops, and provide more stable and plentiful power delivery.
  • Multi-display support with 2-way SLI and 2-way CrossFireX

    Flexible graphics capabilities - Up to 2 VGA cards are supported for either 2-way CrossFireX or 2-way SLI action, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.
  • AMD OverDrive support

    The AMD OverDrive utility is provided by AMD, offering high-end users the ability to maximize the capability, flexibility, and adjustability of the platforms utilizing AMD processors, sockets, and chipsets.
  • Dual channel DDR3 2000+ MHz

    Delivering native support for DDR3 memory up to 2000 MHz, Gigabyte Ultra Durable 3 series motherboards allow users to easily reach higher memory frequencies at lower voltages; achieving higher memory performance with lower power consumption to run even the most memory intensive applications such as high-definition video and 3D games with ease.
  • Gigabyte innovative technology - Easy Energy Saver

    Gigabyte innovative technology - Easy Energy Saver featuring an advanced proprietary software design, Gigabyte Easy Energy Saver is able to dynamically adjust CPU power depending on workload, delivering just the right amount of power needed for the task. Coupled with AMDs highly efficient processors, the Easy Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional levels of power savings and enhanced power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 - 1.0 - motherboard - ATX - Socket AM3+ - AMD 990FX
Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
AMD 990FX / AMD SB950
Processor Socket
1 x Socket AM3+
Compatible Processors
Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6
Data Bus Transfer Rate
5.2 GT/s
RAM Installed
0 GB
Max RAM Size
32 GB
RAM Supported
4 DIMM slots - DDR3
Storage Ports
6 x SATA-600 (RAID), 2 x eSATA-600 (RAID)
USB / FireWire Ports
2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x FireWire + 8 x USB 2.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x FireWire + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
Audio
HD Audio (8-channel)
LAN
Gigabit Ethernet
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Motherboard - ATX
Chipset Type
AMD 990FX / AMD SB950
Data Bus Transfer Rate
5.2 GT/s
Processor Socket
Socket AM3+
Max Processors Qty
1
Compatible Processors
Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Athlon II, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6
RAM Installed
0 GB

Supported RAM

Max Size
32 GB
Technology
DDR3
Bus Clock
1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz, 1866 MHz
Speed
PC3-12800, PC3-10600, PC3-8500
Features
Dual channel memory architecture

Audio

Type
HD Audio (8-channel)
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC889
Compliant Standards
High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater

LAN

Network Controller
Realtek RTL8111E
Network Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Slots
1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin (1.5 V) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 1 x PCI
Storage Interfaces
AMD SB950: SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD , Marvell 88SE9172: SATA-600 -connectors: 2 x 7pin external SATA - 2 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x FireWire , 8 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack
Internal Interfaces
1 x SPDIF out , 6 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 3.0 , 1 x FireWire , 1 x serial
Power Connectors
24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector

Features

BIOS Type
Award
BIOS Features
DMI 2.0 support, ACPI 1.0b support, SMBIOS 2.4 support, Hybrid EFI Technology
Hardware Monitoring
CPU core temperature, chassis temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage, CPU overheating protection, power supply fan tachometer
Hardware Features
DualBIOS, Q-Flash, Ultra Durable 3 Classic, 8+2 Phase Power Design, AutoGreen, 3x USB Power Boost, EasyTune6, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver, NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology Support, On/Off Charge, GIGABYTE Turbo XHD, AMD CrossFireX technology support

Miscellaneous

Software Included
Drivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, Xpress Recovery 2, AMD OverDrive, Q-Share, Cloud OC, EasyTune
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Plug and Play, ACPI 1.0b, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24.4 cm
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