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...DS2H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the APU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 28 2-7 Save & Exit...29 Chapter 3 Appendix...30 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
...DS2H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the APU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System Information 22 2-4 BIOS Features 23 2-5 Peripherals...26 2-6 Power Management 28 2-7 Save & Exit...29 Chapter 3 Appendix...30 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard...
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GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DDR3_2 DDR3_1 COM LPT Socket FM2+ ATX VGA HDMI R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H BAT SATA3 2 3 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1 PCI M_BIOS B_BIOS CODEC F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 AMD A68H SATA3 0 1 Box Contents 55 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DDR3_2 DDR3_1 COM LPT Socket FM2+ ATX VGA HDMI R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H BAT SATA3 2 3 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1 PCI M_BIOS B_BIOS CODEC F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 AMD A68H SATA3 0 1 Box Contents 55 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice...
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...1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of 4096x2160 can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. Support for AMD Eyefinity technology Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - AMD A series processors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the market. Dual...
...1 x PCI Express x1 slot (The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of 4096x2160 can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. Support for AMD Eyefinity technology Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - AMD A series processors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the market. Dual...
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.... * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the cooler you must install an AMD FM2+ Kaveri APU. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
.... * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on the cooler you must install an AMD FM2+ Kaveri APU. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... that the system bus frequency be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1 Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - Dual 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...
... that the system bus frequency be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1 Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - Dual 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...
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... -- Carefully read the manual that came with your computer. C. Set Integrated Graphics to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD R7 200 series graphics card; Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: --
... -- Carefully read the manual that came with your computer. C. Set Integrated Graphics to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD R7 200 series graphics card; Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: --
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...configuring a RAID array. 1 Pin No. S S U 123 HD+ HD- This function requires a chassis wBith a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to turn off (S5). Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is off when the system is operating. Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/se_nsor on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power...
...configuring a RAID array. 1 Pin No. S S U 123 HD+ HD- This function requires a chassis wBith a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. If more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Power LED Chassis Intrusion Header Connects to turn off (S5). Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. The LED is off when the system is operating. Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/se_nsor on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power...
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... chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card...
... chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. Pin No. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card...
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... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn...
... power cord before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the positive and negative terminals of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 10) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn...
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... Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1b) Function Keys On the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. If this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
... Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: F1b) Function Keys On the main menu of BIOS, it with caution. If this chapter or introductions of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default...
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... on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU cores. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Options are Disabled, 45W, 60W. (Default: Disabled) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support this...
... on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU cores. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Options are Disabled, 45W, 60W. (Default: Disabled) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during system halt state to the CPU Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support this...
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... CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Options are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is displayed according to be configurable. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. (Note) This item is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu...
... CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Options are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is displayed according to be configurable. Options are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. (Note) This item is removed, this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu...
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...a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. To boot from the available devices. After configuring this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select...
...a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you enter BIOS Setup. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. To boot from the available devices. After configuring this item to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select...
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... configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of operating system to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting...
... configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set to Windows 8 or Windows 8 WHQL. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. Partial Initial Part of operating system to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting...
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... USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices...
... USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for an operating system without EHCI Hand-off feature for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices...
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... the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. `` GFX Configuration && Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : Auto (default), 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. `` SATA Configuration && OnChip SATA Channel Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the...
... the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. `` GFX Configuration && Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Options are : Auto (default), 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. `` SATA Configuration && OnChip SATA Channel Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the...
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... the BIOS settings. Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from a profile created before, without the hassles of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8.1 64-bit installation only. Steps: 1. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will restart automatically and boot from that worked...
... the BIOS settings. Configuring SATA controller mode in "C-1." The BIOS Setup menus described in HDD/USB/FDD to input the profile previously created from a profile created before, without the hassles of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8.1 64-bit installation only. Steps: 1. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will restart automatically and boot from that worked...
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... - Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your USB flash drive). In addition to the CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST information, you wish to be shown in loss of the hard drives, simply press to see CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST displayed on the Create Array option. 2. rcadm -D -a 1 ("D"=Delete a array, "a 1"=Array 1, to delete all . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. To create a new array, press on the screen. The selected hard drive will move to...
... - Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your USB flash drive). In addition to the CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST information, you wish to be shown in loss of the hard drives, simply press to see CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST displayed on the Create Array option. 2. rcadm -D -a 1 ("D"=Delete a array, "a 1"=Array 1, to delete all . Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. To create a new array, press on the screen. The selected hard drive will move to...
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... or to return to confirm. Installing Windows 8.1/7 (The following instructions use the up or down arrow key to the floppy disk. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to your computer first because you are as drive A). Installing Windows XP (32-bit) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. The selections available depend on -screen instructions to the USB flash drive and select the location of the hard drives being installed. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press...
... or to return to confirm. Installing Windows 8.1/7 (The following instructions use the up or down arrow key to the floppy disk. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to your computer first because you are as drive A). Installing Windows XP (32-bit) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to a floppy disk. The selections available depend on -screen instructions to the USB flash drive and select the location of the hard drives being installed. To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press and then press...
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...; Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. You can proceed with this disc" on the message "Tap to install. Press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 33 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to the following instructions use Windows 8.1 as...
...; Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. You can proceed with this disc" on the message "Tap to install. Press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 33 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to the following instructions use Windows 8.1 as...