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GA-880GM-UD2H/ GA-880GM-US2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-88GMU2H-1001R
GA-880GM-UD2H/ GA-880GM-US2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-88GMU2H-1001R
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Motherboard GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Mar. 5, 2010 Motherboard GA-880GM-UD2H/ GA-880GM-US2H Mar. 5, 2010
Motherboard GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Mar. 5, 2010 Motherboard GA-880GM-UD2H/ GA-880GM-US2H Mar. 5, 2010
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... your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on how to assist in this ...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. No part of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H 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 ...
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... Functionj 93 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 j Only for GA-880GM-UD2H - 5 -
... Functionj 93 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 94 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 96 5-3 Troubleshooting 97 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 97 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 98 5-4 Regulatory Statements 100 j Only for GA-880GM-UD2H - 5 -
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... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-UD2H or GA-880GM-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject...
... power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) S/PDIF In and Out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-1*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-UD2H or GA-880GM-US2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject...
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GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 VGA_DVI Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX FDD iTE IT8720 HDMI OPTICAL ESATA_1394_USB CPU_FAN USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 RTL8111D CD_IN CODEC PCI1 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H BAT CLR_CMOS PCI2 TSB43AB23 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_4 IDE DDR3_3 AMD SB710 SATA2_4 SPDIF_IO COM F_1394_1 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 F_PANEL "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 VGA_DVI Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX FDD iTE IT8720 HDMI OPTICAL ESATA_1394_USB CPU_FAN USB_LAN F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 RTL8111D CD_IN CODEC PCI1 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H BAT CLR_CMOS PCI2 TSB43AB23 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_4 IDE DDR3_3 AMD SB710 SATA2_4 SPDIF_IO COM F_1394_1 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 F_PANEL "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 7 -
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GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111D RJ45 1 ...
GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111D RJ45 1 ...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power ...
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... floppy disk drive "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for GA-880GM-UD2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU... up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Note 2) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port ...
... floppy disk drive "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. Support for GA-880GM-UD2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU... up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Note 2) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port ...
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Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x IEEE 1394a header w 1 x serial port ...
Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 1 via the USB brackets connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x IEEE 1394a header w 1 x serial port ...
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Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center...
Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 5) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center...
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... recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug...
... recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU. • Do not turn off the computer and unplug...
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Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. 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 and...
Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. 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 and...
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... the installed CPU. 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 5: Finally...
... the installed CPU. 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 5: Finally...
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... is recommended that memory of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you are to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
... is recommended that memory of the memory. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that you are to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...
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Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not ...
Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Place the memory module on the top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not ...
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Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on...
Align the card with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card until it is fully seated in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on...
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A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to set the following instructions on the back panel. Set Internal Graphics Mode to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 3) - D. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the PCI Express slot. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is...
A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 2) B. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to set the following instructions on the back panel. Set Internal Graphics Mode to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 3) - D. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on the PCI Express slot. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is...
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Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for DVI-D and HDMI is from Windows Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by operating system. Connect...
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port for DVI-D and HDMI is from Windows Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by operating system. Connect...
