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- Brand
- AMD
- Model
- 790GX
- Category
- Motherboard
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- Computers
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- 2012-04-06
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AMD 790GX AMD SB750 Based M/B For Socket AM2+ Quad Core AMD Processor USER'S MANUAL
This manual covers the AMD 790GX motherboard built on the AMD 790GX north‑bridge and SB750 south‑bridge chipsets. It details the board’s features, supported processors, memory configurations, expansion slots, and integrated peripherals such as Gigabit LAN, HD audio, and USB ports.
The document includes safety and environmental instructions, hardware installation procedures, BIOS configuration guidance, driver and utility installation, power‑management recommendations, and an appendix with power‑phase design advice for high‑performance CPUs.
AMD 790GX specifications
| CPU Socket | Socket AM2/AM2+ (940‑pin) |
|---|---|
| Supported Chipsets | AMD 790GX+SB750 or 790X+SB700 |
| Memory Slots | 4 DDR2 SDRAM DIMM slots |
| Memory Type | DDR2 667/800/1066, dual‑channel |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| SATA Ports | 6 SATA II ports (300 MB/s) with RAID 0/1/0+1/5 |
Source: AMD Socket AM2(940-pin) CPU AMD 790GX/790X motherboard user manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What warranty does AMD offer for this motherboard?
AMD provides a three‑month exchange warranty and a three‑year limited warranty, with specific conditions outlined in the manual.
From: AMD Socket AM2(940-pin) CPU AMD 790GX/790X motherboard user manual