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The GA-MA790FXT-UD5P 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 790FX chipset the GA-MA790FXT-UD5P 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 x16 and x16) for ATI CrossFireX support. With the innovative GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver technology the MA790FXT-UD5P 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 supports the upcoming 45nm AMD AM3 PhenomII series processors delivering the great performance enchantment to system and ultimate scalability hardware expending. EC AOD-ACC is described as Embedded Controller for AMD OverDrive- Advanced Clock Calibration which is the newest feature comes from AMD SB750 southbridge chip destined for use AMD 790FX chipset is set to allow AMD Black Edition CPUs to be overclocked through AMD OverDrive utility further than was previously possible. 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. 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. Delivering native support for DDR3 memory up to 1666MHz 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. GIGABYTE Ultra Durable motherboards are equipped with solid capacitors developed by leading Japanese manufacturers. With an average lifespan of 50000 hours these solid capacitors provide the stability reliability and longevity essential to meet the power needs of high-end processors and other components running today's most demanding applications and games.

• 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
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Teaming functionality
• Power/reset/Clr CMOS onboard button for power users
• 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

Supported Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Supported Processors	AMD Phenom II X4 • Phenom II X3
Processor	(L1 Cache) (L2 Cache)
Socket	Socket AM3
Chipset	AMD 790FX SB750
Input/Output Controller	ITE IT8720
RAID Supported	Yes RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, JBOD
SATA Supported	Yes
IDE/EIDE Supported	Yes
Firewire Supported	Yes TI TSB43AB23 Chip
S/PDIF Port	1 x Coaxial S/P-DIF out • 1 x Optical S/P-DIF out
Audio Line In Ports	1 x Audio Jack
Audio Line Out Ports	1 x Centre/Subwoofer • 1 x Rear Surround • 1 x Side Surround • 1 x Speaker
Microphone In Port	1 x Microphone Port
Keyboard Port	1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
Mouse Port	1 x PS/2 Mouse Port
RJ-45 Ports	2 x RJ-45
Firewire Ports	2 x IEEE 1394a
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Floppy Channels	1 x Floppy Disk Drive Connector
SATA Connectors	10 x SATA 3Gb/s Connectors
IDE Connectors	1 x IDE connector
S/PDIF Connectors	1 x S/PDIF In header • 1 x S/PDIF out connector
USB Connectors	2 x USB 2.0 Connectors
Firewire Connectors	1 x IEEE 1394a Header
Serial Connectors	1 x Serial Port Header
Parallel Connectors	1 x Parallel Port Header
Cooling Fan Support	1 x CPU Fan • 2 x System Fan • 1 x North Bridge Fan • 1 x Power Fan
Auxiliary Audio Support	1 x CD Connector
Front Panel Connectors	1 x Front Audio Header 1 x Front Panel Header
Chassis Intrusion Connector	1 x Chassis Intrusion Header
Power Connector Port	1 x Power LED Header
AGP Slots	-
PCI Slots	2 - PCI
PCI-X Slots	-
PCI Express Slots	5 - , 2 x PCI Express x16 , 3 x PCI Express x1
Maximum Memory	16384 MB 1666 MHz Dual Channel DDR3
Memory Expansion Options	4 x 1.5V DDR 3 DIMM
Memory Bus Speed Range	1066 to 1666 MHz
Integrated Sound	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
Integrated Network	2 x Realtek 8111DL Chips
Network Speeds Supported	10/100/1000 Mbps
Operating Systems Supported	Microsoft Windows XP, Vista
BIOS	2 x 8 Mbit flash • AWARD BIOS • Support for DualBIOS • PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Special Features	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
Power Connector	1 x 24-pin ATX • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V
Environmental	Operating Temperature - Humidity
Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions	30.5 cm (W) x 24.4 cm (L) - Weight