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Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally ...2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical...
Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally ...2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3L 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3L 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 ...
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...the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom...8482; II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s...
...the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3 Phenom...8482; II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s...
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... 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-... The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One...
....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-... The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the pin one of the Socket AM3+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes CPU Pin One...
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...Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS...
...Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS...
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... of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Hardware Installation - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of an external decoder for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. HDMI Port (Note 2) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used ). Hardware Installation - 20 - Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of an external decoder for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. HDMI Port (Note 2) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides... USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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...modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. ...8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual...
...modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. ...8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Dual...
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... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin Hardware Installation...
... installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDNSIN NSOUT NDTRGND NDSRNRTSNCTSNRINo Pin Hardware Installation...
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... . The adjustable range is present only when you to 150 MHz. Important It is from 200 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is set the memory clock. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to default...
... . The adjustable range is present only when you to 150 MHz. Important It is from 200 MHz to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is set the memory clock. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to default...
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... parameters manually, refer to set the date. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode...
... parameters manually, refer to set the date. No Errors The system boot will be reserved for any error. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. If you to autodetect the parameters of the device during the POST. (Default) • None If no SATA devices are : Auto (default), Large. Access Mode...
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... Defaults Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port...
... Defaults Port0 as ESP/Port1 as ESP/Port2 as ESP/Port3 as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. 2-6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip SATA Controller OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port...
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... let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set a password with 1~5 characters to Enabled, the following : Date (of...
... let the system consume less than 1W power in a month. Press on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this item is set a password with 1~5 characters to Enabled, the following : Date (of...
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... Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that have been activated (Note 3). •...
... Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan speed to be changed linearly based on a specific slot to see its information. You can select memory module on the CPU temperature thresholds you set temperature/fan speed alarm. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that have been activated (Note 3). •...
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... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 2) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on the next boot. We recommend that you cannot edit their contents. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) The changed...
... Schedule Capacity Function Enables automatic daily backup (Note 2) Sets a daily backup schedule Sets the percentage of hard drive space used for copying files/folders from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on the next boot. We recommend that you cannot edit their contents. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) The changed...