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... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3 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 the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
... Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3 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 the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
... 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 with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...74 Chapter 5 Appendix...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 75 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver...
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... to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology South Bridge: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of 1920x1200 * Simultaneous output for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ processor -
... to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 2 x PCI slots Support for ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology South Bridge: - 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 16 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of 1920x1200 * Simultaneous output for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ processor -
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... BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card...
... BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the power outlet before you begin to the chassis back panel with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card...
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... BIOS Features menu: - A. C. D. Hardware Installation BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Windows 7/Vista operating system - Set Surround View to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2) - Step 2: Plug the display cable into the onboard graphics port on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode...
... BIOS Features menu: - A. C. D. Hardware Installation BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Windows 7/Vista operating system - Set Surround View to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2) - Step 2: Plug the display cable into the onboard graphics port on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected. (Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed. (Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode...
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... USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use the port to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. • When removing the cable connected...
... USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use the port to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. • When removing the cable connected...
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...; These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. Failure to temporarily short the two pins or use of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Do not place a jumper cap on your CPU and system from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the headers. 5) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which...
...; These fan headers are designed with fan speed control design. Failure to temporarily short the two pins or use of a CPU fan with colorcoded power connector wires. Do not place a jumper cap on your CPU and system from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the headers. 5) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which...
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... to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. BIOS Setup - 32 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. When the motherboard is running at IDE mode. Note: This message will display a message during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is set to its default values, the monitor will appear again at next boot if you want to change...
... to AHCI mode and enable hot plug functionality for the SATA connectors. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. BIOS Setup - 32 - The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. When the motherboard is running at IDE mode. Note: This message will display a message during the POST, telling you the SATA controller is set to its default values, the monitor will appear again at next boot if you want to change...
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... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that 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 SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
... CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that 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 SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use...
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... to manually set to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. This option is configurable only if Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to Manual. - 37 - BIOS Setup IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [Auto] 560...
... to manually set to allocate system memory for the onboard graphics controller. Options are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. This option is configurable only if Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to Manual. - 37 - BIOS Setup IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size x Surround View Onboard VGA output connect VGA Core Clock control x VGA Core Clock(MHz) [UMA] [Auto] Disabled [Auto] [Auto] 560...
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... technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) Turbo CPB (Note) Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock...
... technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you alter the ratio for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) Turbo CPB (Note) Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock...
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.... CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 44 - Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item, set the password...
.... CPU core 1, 2/3/4/5 (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you want to install the operating system to a hard drive larger than 2.2 TB. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. BIOS Setup - 44 - Virtualization Virtualization allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in the BIOS Main Menu. EFI CD/DVD Boot Option Set this item, set the password...
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RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: ...
RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] IDE Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: ...
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... Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Refer to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as shown in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
... Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you to decide whether to the following information for diagnosing your LAN cable: When No LAN Cable Is Attached... Refer to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software SMART LAN Start detecting at Port..... Enabled will speed up the hot plug detection of the connected SATA device. (Default: Disabled) Port4 as ESP/Port5 as shown in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set...
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... will turn off all of using the onboard audio, set this item to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. BIOS Setup - 48 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to...
... will turn off all of using the onboard audio, set this item to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. When a Cable Problem Occurs... Onboard Audio Function Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on Part 1-2. BIOS Setup - 48 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to...
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... power than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (註) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to turn off the system. In S1 sleep...
... power than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode. 2-7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (註) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function Power-On by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to turn off the system. In S1 sleep...
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... BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)Dfaotuan d Enable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
... BIOS file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the key during the POST to Drive Enter : Run hi:Move Total size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you sure to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.23 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 4M Keep0 DfilMe(Is)Dfaotuan d Enable HDD 1-0 Loa d CMO S Default Enable Update BIOS...
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... connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA...
... connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Appendix Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver (Note 2) and operating system. Configure SATA controller mode in your power supply to create RAID array on the motherboard. Before you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA...
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Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to your hard drive(s). To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 81 - Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to specify an additional SCSI adapter. A screen will appear. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: On the...
Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to your hard drive(s). To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with the Windows XP installation. - 81 - Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to specify an additional SCSI adapter. A screen will appear. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: On the...
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...shuts down ? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 92 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our...
...shuts down ? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error Appendix - 92 - 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our...