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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 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...
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 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...
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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 Channel Memory 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Hyper Transport 3.0 Realtek Etron RTL8111E EJ168 GFX CLK (100 MHz) x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 AMD 880G D-Sub DVI-D (Note ...MIC Line Out Line 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 DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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 Channel Memory 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Hyper Transport 3.0 Realtek Etron RTL8111E EJ168 GFX CLK (100 MHz) x16 x1 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 AMD 880G D-Sub DVI-D (Note ...MIC Line Out Line 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 DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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...; 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ...limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or ...
...; 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D ...limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules * To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or ...
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...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides... 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make...
...off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides... 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make...
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... chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3...
... chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR3 memory sockets are to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. If you are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3...
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...picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn ...power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3...
...picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Hardware Installation Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the socket. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in one direction. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn ...power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Follow the steps below to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3...
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... (refer to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State...
... (refer to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the connector. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Use the port to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State...
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... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your 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...
... message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from BIOS If your 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...
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... board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU... Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum 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 [Press Enter] [Auto] ...
... board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU... Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum 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 [Press Enter] [Auto] ...
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... the onboard graphics controller from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is set to Manual. - 37 - Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI ... you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for output, depending on to PEG and an ATI graphics card is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. (Default) D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI...
... the onboard graphics controller from 200 MHz to 2000 MHz. The adjustable range is from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is set to Manual. - 37 - Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI ... you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for output, depending on to PEG and an ATI graphics card is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/HDMI. (Default) D-SUB/DVI Sets the D-SUB/DVI...
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... North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Important It is set to Manual. X5.33... manually set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20...
... North Bridge controller frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. X6.66 Sets Memory Clock to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Important It is set to Manual. X5.33... manually set the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is highly recommended that supports this feature. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20...
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...# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay [Unganged...
...# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. BIOS Setup Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay [Unganged...
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... Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to simultaneously access different banks of...the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to +0.3V. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to RAS Delay ...
... Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to simultaneously access different banks of...the North Bridge voltage. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to +0.3V. Row Cycle Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. CPU NB VID Control Allows you to RAS Delay ...
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... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 766M 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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...reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors.... (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error...
...reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Halt On Allows you to determine whether the system will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for all other errors.... (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error...
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Note: To cancel the password, press on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) ...
Note: To cancel the password, press on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to be turned on by a PS/2 mouse wake-up , power on by mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) ...
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... the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it . System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
... the operating system and drivers are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it . System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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...CPU cores that the item is not configurable or the function is an easy-to click Set for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is configurable only in Advanced mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a.... Before you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The HW Monitor tab allows you do ...
...CPU cores that the item is not configurable or the function is an easy-to click Set for these components. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is configurable only in Advanced mode. The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on a.... Before you to change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders. • Easy Boost is not supported. The Memory tab provides information on the CPU temperature thresholds you to specify a Smart Fan mode. The HW Monitor tab allows you do ...
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... be sure to update Internet Explorer to view your dedicated IP and you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. Directions for use overclocking utility designed for system overclocking via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (Note 2) and logging in...
... be sure to update Internet Explorer to view your dedicated IP and you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. Directions for use overclocking utility designed for system overclocking via LAN, wireless LAN, or Bluetooth (Note 2) and logging in...