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... respective owners. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright...
... respective owners. Example: For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Copyright...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide 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. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
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GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM3+ DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 IT8720 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX HDMI SPDIF USB USB30 ESATA 1394 LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 880G Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3 BAT CODEC PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_OUT COM F_1394_1 TSB43AB23 SYS_FAN AMD SB710 F_PANEL SATA2_4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 - 7 -
GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V_2X4 Socket AM3+ DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 IT8720 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX HDMI SPDIF USB USB30 ESATA 1394 LAN AUDIO Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO PCIEX1 AMD 880G Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3 BAT CODEC PCI2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_OUT COM F_1394_1 TSB43AB23 SYS_FAN AMD SB710 F_PANEL SATA2_4 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA2_1 SATA2_3 SATA2_0 SATA2_2 - 7 -
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GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.) (Note 1)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual ...
GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.) (Note 1)/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual ...
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... remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow... 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 computer power during the installation...
... remove the AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow... 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 computer power during the installation...
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... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON...
... Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Easy Energy Saver Support for Smart Recovery Support for Auto Green Support for ON...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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... socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. 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...
... socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. 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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...the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the retention frame. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the ...side of the retention frame. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip 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: ...
...the CPU cooler and CPU may damage the CPU. - 15 - Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 2: Place the CPU cooler on the retention frame. Step 4: Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the ...side of the retention frame. Step 3: Hook the CPU cooler clip 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: ...
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... specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing...
... specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. Hardware Installation - 16 - 1-4 Installing...
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... socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down 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...
... socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down 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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..., replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 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. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express...
..., replace the chassis cover(s). 6. 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. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot. 3. PCI Express...
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... significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. System Requirements - Set Surround View to UMA. (Note 2) - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - C. Set Internal Graphics Mode to Disabled. - D. Step 2: Plug the display cable into the onboard graphics port ...the steps in the operating system, go to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2) - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the back panel. Read the...
... significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. System Requirements - Set Surround View to UMA. (Note 2) - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - C. Set Internal Graphics Mode to Disabled. - D. Step 2: Plug the display cable into the onboard graphics port ...the steps in the operating system, go to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2) - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the back panel. Read the...
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... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Hardware Installation Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for an IEEE 1394a device. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA ... • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. A. Do not rock it straight out from...
... LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Hardware Installation Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for an IEEE 1394a device. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA ... • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. A. Do not rock it straight out from...
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... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation
... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation
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... power, the result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4...
... power, the result can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4...
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...to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Overheating 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...Installation The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/...
...to connect fan cables to the fan headers to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Overheating 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...Installation The black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to remove the jumper cap from overheating. 3/4) CPU_FAN/...
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You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Definition 1 ... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For...
You may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Definition 1 ... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For...