The GA-MA790XT-UD4P introduces revolutionary GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 3 technology on latest AMD socket AM3 platform with featuring 2 oz copper PCB and further helps to reduce the system temperature and dramatically enhance the performance. Based on AMD 790X chipset, the GA-MA790XT-UD4P supports new generation of 45nm AMD Phenom II series processors, integrated DDR3 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 technology links and dual PCI Express 2.0 graphics interfaces (running at x8 and x8) for ATI CrossFireX support. With the innovative GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver technology, the MA790XT-UD4P is able to provide user friendly computing, reach the maximum system performance easily while still able to save the power and environment in real life at the same time.

This motherboard designs with Split Power Plane, 8+2 phase VRM to support AMD the latest 45nm AM3 Phenom II series processors, delivering the great performance enchantment to system and ultimate scalability hardware expending

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 dual PCI-E connectivity, the GA-MA790FXT-UD5P allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible.

Features

Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature

Revolution energy saving design with Easy Energy Saver technology

Supports socket AM3 45nm AMD Phenom II series processors

Advanced 8+2 power phase design for 45nm CPU highly efficiency support

Dual Channel DDR3 1666+ for remarkable system performance

2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 interface with ATI CrossFireX support for ultimate graphics performance

Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet and IEEE1394

Blu-ray playback supported by high quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio

Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to enjoy a rich surround sound experience

Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection

General

Part Number	GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Model Number	GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Form Factor	ATX
Width	30.3cm
Depth	23.3cm

Processor Information

Compatible Processors	AMD Phenom II X4 processor AMD Phenom II X3 processor
Socket Type	AMD AM3

Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer	AMD
Chipset Type	AMD 790X

Memory

RAM Installed / Max Capacity	0 MB / 16 GB Max
RAM Slots	4 x 240 Pin
Supported RAM Technology	DDR3 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory
Supported RAM Speeds	DDR3 PC2-10600/1333Mhz DDR3 PC2-8500/1066MHz

Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots Total (Free)

1 x PCIe x16 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI

VGA & Integrated Graphics Options

Video Controller	None Present
Video Controller Location On Motherboard or On CPU	None Present
Supported Ouputs	None Present

Ports & Connectivity - External IO Panel (Back of Motherboard)

Ports Present & Quantity

1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x coaxial S/PDIF out connector 2 x IEEE 1394a port 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

Ports & Connectivity - Internal IO (Header pins on Motherboard - Inside Case)

Ports Present & Quantity

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 8 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan header 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x IEEE 1394a header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x power LED header

Storage Interfaces & Controllers

SATA Ports	6 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports
IDE Ports	1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 port
RAID	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, RAID 10 and JBOD

LAN & Networking

Controller	Realtek 8111C/DL
Lan Speed	Gigabit LAN
Ports	1 x LAN(RJ45) port

Audio

Controller/Codec/Information

Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for Dolby Home Theater Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for CD In

Features & Technologies

Feature List

Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for Time Repair Support for Q-Share

Accessories

Accessories List

User's manual Norton Internet Security (OEM version) 2 x SATA cables I/O Shield 1 x Driver CD

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