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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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...in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ... CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
...in this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with ... CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website.
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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 CPU Cooler ...
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 CPU Cooler ...
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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 to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items...
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 to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items...
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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 PCI Express ...
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 PCI Express ...
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...and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •...; Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are...
...and power connectors of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Installation These stickers are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. •...; Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the power, make sure they are...
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... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. (Note 6) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that 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...
... standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that 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...
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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 unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
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 unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent ...
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... on the 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..., attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU.
... on the 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..., attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU.
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....) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, ... original memory bandwidth. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that you are to ...
....) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, ... original memory bandwidth. DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Due to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is recommended that you are to ...
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Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 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 ...
Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 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 ...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 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 card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. •...
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 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 card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. •...
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... chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You do not have to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 3) - System Requirements - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - Set Internal Graphics Mode to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu... change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in BIOS Setup, be sure to OnChipVGA.
... chipset driver version 8.51 or later. (Note 2) You do not have to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 3) - System Requirements - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system first. - 19 - Set Internal Graphics Mode to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu... change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been in BIOS Setup, be sure to OnChipVGA.
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... Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows ... "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description ...
... Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the recommended system requirements (or better) below shows ... "Advanced BIOS Features," for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description ...
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... 9) F_AUDIO 10) CD_IN 11) SPDIF_IO 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) F_1394_1 14) COM 15) CLR_CMOS 16) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
... 9) F_AUDIO 10) CD_IN 11) SPDIF_IO 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 13) F_1394_1 14) COM 15) CLR_CMOS 16) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
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... power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. 1 5 4 8 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND...
... power connector, first make sure the power supply is used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable or unbootable system. 1 5 4 8 ATX_12V_2X4 ATX_12V_2X4: Pin No. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND...
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...or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk.... 34 33 2 1 - 25 - The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. CPU_FAN: Pin No.
...or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) and a 4-pin (SYS_FAN) system fan header. For optimum heat dissipation, it in damage to locate pin 1 of floppy disk.... 34 33 2 1 - 25 - The types of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. Hardware Installation Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of different color. CPU_FAN: Pin No.