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GA-880GM-D2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1401 12ME-880GD2H-1401R
GA-880GM-D2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1401 12ME-880GD2H-1401R
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... to the specifications and features in the use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product...
... to the specifications and features in the use of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For product...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Box Contents GA-880GM-D2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference ...
Box Contents GA-880GM-D2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual One IDE cable Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference ...
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.... • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
.... • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... to hook it 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 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... to hook it 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 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... slot and then lift the card straight out from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion...
... slot and then lift the card straight out from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your expansion...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer, be sure to...
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...- 36 - Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. Manual allows the two items below to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core ...CPU being used). After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Disabled Disables this feature. Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you to determine whether to be ...
...- 36 - Value (All Cores) This option is configurable only when Advanced Clock Calibration is set to All Cores. Options are : -12%~+12%. Manual allows the two items below to enable Advanced Clock Calibration when using an AMD Black Edition CPU. Value (Core 0), Value (Core 1), Value (Core ...CPU being used). After the selection, select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS Main Menu and then press . Disabled Disables this feature. Manual Allows you to individually enable/disable CPU Core 2 and Core 3. (Note) This item appears only if you to determine whether to be ...
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... display. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is enabled. (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for output, ... for the onboard graphics controller. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory...
... display. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is enabled. (Note) This item appears only if you to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for output, ... for the onboard graphics controller. Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory...
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...is set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the installed CPU. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the... automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X5.33. Auto BIOS...
...is set the PCIe clock frequency. Auto sets the PCIe clock frequency to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the width for the installed CPU. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the... automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) 200 MHz~2.6 GHz Sets HT Link Frequency to 200 MHz~2.6 GHz. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X5.33. Auto BIOS...
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... : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs.... CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. (Note) This item appears only if you to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual.
... : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. BIOS Setup DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs.... CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. (Note) This item appears only if you to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual.
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... memory to set the North Bridge voltage. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V ...), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from +0.100V to manually set memory voltage. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)...
... memory to set the North Bridge voltage. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V ...), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.100V ~ +0.300V The adjustable range is from +0.100V to manually set memory voltage. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different banks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)...
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..., But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a keyboard...
..., But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for all other errors. BIOS Setup Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a keyboard...
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... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that shown in...
... mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 57 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that shown in...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. GA-880GM-D2H E2 . . . . : BIOS ...Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/18/2010-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0MC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually....
... Updating the BIOS with caution. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. During the POST, press the key to your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. GA-880GM-D2H E2 . . . . : BIOS ...Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 05/18/2010-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0MC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually....
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...Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet ... Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to boot. - ...
...Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet ... Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to boot. - ...
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...key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. LD 9 ---- Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the Define LD Menu window (Figure...Inc. LD 2 ---- LD 4 ---- LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init: ON ...
...key to move to a logical disk set and press to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays. LD 9 ---- Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the Define LD Menu window (Figure...Inc. LD 2 ---- LD 4 ---- LD No RAID Mode [ Define LD Menu ] Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON [ Drives Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model 1:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 2:Mas WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities SATA 3G SATA 3G Fast Init: ON ...
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... to be present on next page.) - 85 - The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on...
... to be present on next page.) - 85 - The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on...