Description
The 890FXA-UD7 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 world's first USB 3.0 logo certified host controller from NEC Electronics, AMD 800A series motherboards allow users to take advantage of super fast USB transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, delivering 10x faster data transfer compared to USB 2.0. Utilizing the industry's first Serial ATA Revision 3.0 solution via AMD SB850 chipset, Gigabyte AMD 800A series motherboards offer native 6 ports of next generation high speed data storage devices support with data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps. Coupled with RAID 0 (Stripe) mode, SATA Revision 3.0 enables a data transfer boost of up to 4x the speed of SATA Revision 2.0. The AMD 800A 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.
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On/Off Charge support
Gigabyte On/Off Charge technology that enables faster iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch charging. A derivative of Gigabyte's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge technology allows iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices to draw more current from Gigabyte motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, with the added benefit that the PC can be on, in standby mode or even off. -
Get ready to unleash the power of AMD 6-core CPU
Gigabyte's AMD motherboards are ready to support the new generation of AMD Phenom II x 6 processors, delivering the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. -
Supports next generation of 45nm AMD AM3 CPU
This motherboard designs with split power plane, 8+2 phase VRM to support AMD the latest 45nm AM3 Phenom I/ Athlon II processors, delivering the great performance enchantment to system and ultimate scalability hardware expending. -
SATA 6 Gbps support
Yet another onboard feature of GIGABYTE AMD 800A series motherboards are integrated the latest AMD SB850 chip for high-speed SATA Revision 3.0 compatibility, delivering 6 ports native superfast 6Gbps 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 800A series motherboards offer even faster data transfer rates of up to 4x the speed of current SATA interfaces. -
USB 3.0 support
The Gigabyte AMD 800A series motherboards support the latest generation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology made possible through an onboard NEC uPD720200 host controller. With super fast 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 NEC 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. -
Auto unlock support
Unleash your system's hidden monster performance with Gigabyte's innovative Auto Unlock technology. Featuring a unique core boost micro-processor design which enables the processor's hidden cores; Gigabyte Auto Unlock lets you experience a phenomenal performance upgrade. -
4-way ATI CrossFireX support
With support for latest ATI CrossFireX technology, Gigabyte pushes the envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded for power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with quad PCI-E connectivity, the GA-890FXA-UD7 allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible. -
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 1866+ MHz
Delivering native support for DDR3 memory up to 1866MHz, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 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. -
Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2
This motherboard now features the Gigabyte Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2, a fusion thermal solution that combines Gigabyte's proprietary screen cooling technology, external heat sink and liquid cooling with chipset water block to deliver maximum thermal performance. -
Smart Dual LAN
Gigabyte Smart Dual LAN technology features intelligent LAN port auto-switching between the 2 physical Gigabit LAN chips; offering hassle free, zero downtime, high speed network connectivity.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD7 - 2.0 - motherboard - XL-ATX - Socket AM3 - AMD 890FX
- Product Type
- Motherboard - XL-ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 890FX / AMD SB850
- 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
- Max RAM Size
- 16 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3
- Storage Ports
- 1 x ATA, 8 x SATA
- USB / FireWire Ports
- USB 3.0, FireWire
- USB Ports Configuration
- 16 x USB
- FireWire Ports Configuration
- 3 x FireWire
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - XL-ATX
- Chipset Type
- AMD 890FX / AMD SB850
- Max Bus Speed
- 2600 MHz
- 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
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 16 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1333 MHz, 1066 MHz
- Speed
- 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 RTL8111D
- 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 x16 , 1 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- ATA-133 -connectors: 1 x 40pin IDC - 2 devices , SATA-300 -connectors: 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD , AMD SB850: SATA-600 -connectors: 6 x 7pin Serial ATA - 6 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5 / JBOD , JMicron JMB362: SATA-300 -connectors: 2 x 7pin external SATA - 2 devices - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD
- Interfaces
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x FireWire - 6 pin FireWire , 1 x FireWire - 4 pin FireWire , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x SPDIF out , 2 x USB 3.0 , 6 x USB 2.0 , 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 2 x eSATA-300 / USB 2.0 , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (side surround) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack
- Internal Interfaces
- 1 x floppy , 1 x audio - 4 pin MPC
- Additional Connectors (Optional)
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 x USB 2.0
- 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
- 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, 8+2 Phase Power Design, Smart Dual LAN, AutoGreen, Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2, 3x USB Power Boost, Onboard Switch, EasyTune6, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver, Ultra Durable 3, Auto Unlock, On/Off Charge, Visible Overvoltage Reminder, AMD CrossFireX technology support
Miscellaneous
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, Norton Internet Security, @BIOS, Xpress Recovery 2, AMD OverDrive, EasyTune 6, Q-Share
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, ACPI 1.0b, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6
- Width
- 32.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm