Key facts
- Brand
- Colorful
- Model
- A790GX
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- ZH
- Last added
- 2012-04-06
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Colorful C.A790GX X7 & X3 User Manual
This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the Colorful C.A790GX X7 and C.A790GX X3 motherboards, including hardware installation, driver setup and BIOS configuration. It also lists the standard accessories supplied with the board and offers troubleshooting guidance.
The document details the board’s technical specifications such as the AMD 790GX+SB750 chipset, supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, storage interfaces, networking and audio features, as well as power‑management and over‑clocking options. This manual is written in Chinese.
Colorful A790GX specifications
| Form factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD RX780+SB700/SB710/AMD 790GX+SB750 |
| CPU socket | AMD Socket AM2/AM3 |
| Memory slots | 4 DIMM slots (2 DDR2, 2 DDR3) |
| Supported memory | DDR3 1333/1066 MHz or DDR2 667/800/1066 MHz (cannot mix) |
| IDE ports | 1 × IDE |
| Audio | Integrated 6‑channel HD audio controller |
| Network | Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| BIOS | AMI Flash ROM |
| Recommended power supply | ATX 24‑pin, ≥400 W |
Source: Colorful WangChi A770 TWIN V14B / A790GX TWIN V14 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 type of power supply is recommended for this motherboard?
A 24‑pin ATX power supply of at least 400 W is recommended.
From: Colorful WangChi A770 TWIN V14B / A790GX TWIN V14 Motherboard User Manual
Can DDR2 and DDR3 memory be used together on this board?
No. The board cannot mix DDR2 and DDR3 modules; only one type can be installed at a time.
From: Colorful WangChi A770 TWIN V14B / A790GX TWIN V14 Motherboard User Manual
