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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 x1 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz (Note 1) Dual Channel Memory Hyper... Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVD-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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 x1 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz (Note 1) Dual Channel Memory Hyper... Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVD-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as...
... computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as...
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... drive "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. j Only 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 support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...
... drive "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. j Only 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 support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...
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... Form Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two... memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. ...
... Form Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two... memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. ...
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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. • Do not turn off the ... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU. • Do not turn off the ... even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
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... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and...
... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and...
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...are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Place the memory module 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 - As indicated in the picture on... the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of 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 ...
...are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. Place the memory module 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 - As indicated in the picture on... the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 1: Note the orientation of 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 ...
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... is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Before using this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Hardware Installation IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port...
... is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Before using this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Hardware Installation IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port...
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... menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
... menu to configure the system's PCI & PnP resources. PC Health Status Use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type...
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...your overall system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control...system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you ...
...your overall system configurations. CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge Volt Control...system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you ...
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.../DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. The adjustable range is from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is enabled. (Note) This item appears only if you to determine whether to 2000 MHz. UMA... the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. CPU core 2 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables ...
.../DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. The adjustable range is from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is enabled. (Note) This item appears only if you to determine whether to 2000 MHz. UMA... the onboard graphics controller. This item is configurable only if the VGA Core Clock control option is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. CPU core 2 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 2. (Default: Enabled) CPU core 3 (Note) Enables ...
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... HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X5.33. Manual allows the CPU... alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU NorthBridge Freq. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to 150 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X8.00 BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . HT Link Frequency Allows you to...
... HT Link Width to 8 bit. 16 bit Sets HT Link Width to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Manual allows the memory clock control item below to be configurable. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to X5.33. Manual allows the CPU... alter the clock ratio for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. CPU NorthBridge Freq. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to 150 MHz. Set Memory Clock Determines whether to X8.00 BIOS Setup - 40 - The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . HT Link Frequency Allows you to...
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.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS..., 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. 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 ...
.../PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency x RAS..., 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. BIOS Setup Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. 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 ...
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... Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to the memory. Trfc1 for DIMM4 Options are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.050V ...1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.750V. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T....
... Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to the memory. Trfc1 for DIMM4 Options are : Auto (default), 11T~42T. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.050V ...1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to +0.750V. Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to RAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T....
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... 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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... of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Sector Number of extended memory. - 45 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Drive A Allows you to None. All... drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. The following fields display your ...
... of the currently installed hard drive. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Sector Number of extended memory. - 45 - Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Drive A Allows you to None. All... drive installed in your hard drive specifications. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will be reserved for any error. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the hard drive. The following fields display your ...
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... and then press to accept. Press on this item and set the date and time as following four functions will be turned on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Power-On by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note...
... and then press to accept. Press on this item and set the date and time as following four functions will be turned on the system. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Power-On by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note...
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... (10 GB or more is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to restore it . actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. For...
... (10 GB or more is backed up/ restored. • It takes longer to restore it . actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. For...
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4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows ...in Windows environment. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After restart, the system will operate with the ... after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for these components. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in...
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows ...in Windows environment. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can choose the alert sound from a profile. After restart, the system will operate with the ... after restart. (Note 2) Restart the computer after enabling Core Boost for these components. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in...