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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup of...
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...slot is not supported. (Note 2) The PCIEX1_2 slot shares bandwidth with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 slot becomes unavailable. - 8 - GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Hyper... MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 (Note 2) 1 PCI Express x4 (Note 2) PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 2 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus T.I. TSB43AB23 HDMI (Note 1) 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB850 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 ...
...slot is not supported. (Note 2) The PCIEX1_2 slot shares bandwidth with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 slot becomes unavailable. - 8 - GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 RJ45 Hyper... MHz) 2 PCI Express x1 (Note 2) 1 PCI Express x4 (Note 2) PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel 2 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus T.I. TSB43AB23 HDMI (Note 1) 6 SATA 6Gb/s AMD SB850 12 USB 2.0/1.1 CODEC Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 Floppy COM Port 3 ...
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... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage...
... other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage...
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When the PCIEX4 slot is not supported. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - Audio...be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x...
When the PCIEX4 slot is not supported. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - Audio...be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x...
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...; Connectors GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7...ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header ...
...; Connectors GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices - 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7...ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header ...
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... chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the...
... chip Hardware System voltage detection Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the...
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... motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the...
... motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) • Apply an even and thin layer of the CPU socket and the CPU. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the...
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...the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Follow the steps... below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer ...
...the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Follow the steps... below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer ...
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... lug on one side of the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step...
... lug on one side of the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step...
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... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, ...speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This ...
... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in only one DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, ...speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This ...
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... used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system...
... used that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system...
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...No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Before ...connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire...
...No. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to connect a floppy disk drive. 3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). Before ...connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. 6) FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector) This connector is the ground wire...
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... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of function keys available for the...
... Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of function keys available for the...
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...the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated...
...the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to a profile. A supervisor password allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, ...stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated...
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...Spectrum HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage control x DDR VTT Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control x NB/PCIe/PLL Voltage Control [Press Enter... Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. -...
...Spectrum HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x CPU PLL Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage control x DDR VTT Voltage Control x NB Voltage Control x NB/PCIe/PLL Voltage Control [Press Enter... Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to optimize the system voltage settings. -...
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...Manual. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the width for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz. X5.33 Sets... Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to 16 bit. Auto BIOS...
...Manual. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. HT Link Frequency Allows you to manually set the width for the installed CPU. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 150 MHz. X5.33 Sets... Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to 16 bit. Auto BIOS...
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...The adjustable range is from 2.220V to 1.050V. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default) 1.000V ~ 1.600V The adjustable range is from 0.720V to... 3.100V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 2.100V. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. DDR VTT Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. BIOS Setup -...
...The adjustable range is from 2.220V to 1.050V. NB Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU North Bridge VID voltage as required. Normal Supplies the CPU PLL voltage as required. (Default) 1.000V ~ 1.600V The adjustable range is from 0.720V to... 3.100V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 2.100V. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. DDR VTT Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. BIOS Setup -...
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CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 43 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. BIOS Setup
CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 43 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to set the CPU voltage. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of the CPU. Auto sets the CPU voltage as required. BIOS Setup
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...Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in this submenu are synchronous to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 This setting is always enabled. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (...2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot ...
...Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in this submenu are synchronous to individually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. CPU core 0 This setting is always enabled. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (...2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 0 x CPU core 1 x CPU core 2/3/4/5 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot ...
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...record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Enabled clears the record of previous ... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Auto] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
...record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". Enabled clears the record of previous ... Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control [Auto] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...