Key facts
- Brand
- Introducing
- Model
- A890GXM-A
- Category
- Other device
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-04-06
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A890GXM-A Motherboard User Manual
This manual describes the features of the A890GXM-A motherboard, including its AMD 890GX northbridge and SB850 southbridge chipsets, DDR3 memory support, and a full set of rear‑panel I/O ports such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, eSATA, USB, LAN and audio connectors. It also outlines safety precautions and step‑by‑step procedures for installing the board, processor, memory modules, storage devices and optional peripherals.
Further sections cover BIOS setup using the AMI BIOS, installation of the accompanying motherboard software, configuration of AMD SB850 RAID, setup of the eJIFFY utility, and a troubleshooting guide with common startup problems and maintenance tips.
Introducing A890GXM-A specifications
| Memory Capacity | Up to 32 GB (4 × DDR3 DIMM, 8 GB per DIMM) |
|---|---|
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCI Express Gen2 x16, 1 × PCI Express x4, 2 × PCI Express x1, 1 × PCI 2.3 |
| SATA Ports | 5 × Serial ATA 6 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/5/10 supported) |
| Audio Codec | ALC892 8‑Channel |
| LAN Controller | Dual Realtek 8111DL Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | ATX, 305 mm × 244 mm |
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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
How much memory can be installed?
The board can hold up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory across four DIMM slots (8 GB per module).
How many SATA ports are available?
There are five SATA ports, each supporting up to 6 Gb/s transfer rates and RAID 0/1/5/10.
Which RAID levels are available on this motherboard?
The integrated RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10.
What type of BIOS does the motherboard use?
It uses an AMI BIOS with an 8 Mb SPI ROM, offering power management, CPU and memory timing settings, and more.