Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P User Manual

Hardware Installation- 17 -
1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Notch
Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to
install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
DDR3 DIMM
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to
correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	16 GB
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
USB 2.0 connectors	2
Power fan connector	Yes
Number of COM connectors	1
Number of SATA connectors	8
Controller interface type	SATA
Controller 2nd interface type	IDE
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC889
Motherboard chipset	AMD 790X
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista/ XP
PCI Express x1 slots	3
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111DL
Networking features	10/100/1000 Mbit/s

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	233 mm
Width	305 mm