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... to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Nov. 5, 2014 Nov. 5, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-... User's Manual. 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 information.
... to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use of the motherboard is the property of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Nov. 5, 2014 Nov. 5, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-... User's Manual. 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 information.
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Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-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 ... 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 Drive(s 30 3-2 Drivers Installation 33 Regulatory Statements 34 Contact Us...36 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-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 ... 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 Drive(s 30 3-2 Drivers Installation 33 Regulatory Statements 34 Contact Us...36 - 3 -
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... 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. - 4 - The box contents are...
... 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. - 4 - The box contents are...
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... DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of... the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Maximum shared memory of system memory can be supported using an FM2+ APU;...
... DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of... the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the back panel, 4 ports available through the audio driver. Support for HDMI 1.4a version. - Maximum shared memory of system memory can be supported using an FM2+ APU;...
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...Browse to 512M or above. An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Restart your computer. for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and... 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; Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ...
...Browse to 512M or above. An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Restart your computer. for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and... 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; Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ...
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.... - 12 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 2 3 10 5 7 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 5 4 9 11 6 7) SPDIF_O 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 10) BAT 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning...
.... - 12 - To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 2 3 10 5 7 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 5 4 9 11 6 7) SPDIF_O 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 10) BAT 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning...
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... 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 19 - Auto...
... 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 19 - Auto...
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...&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled... when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. This item is ...
...&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver Enables EFI option ROM. (Default) This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && USB Support Disabled... when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM. This item is ...
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... total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use...
... total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use...
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... the steps below. - 30 - Set OnChip SATA Type to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Press on your motherboard driver disk to enter BIOS Setup during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure... device to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An...
... the steps below. - 30 - Set OnChip SATA Type to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." Press on your motherboard driver disk to enter BIOS Setup during Windows XP installation) Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure... device to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An...
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... to confirm or to return to the USB flash drive and select the location of the hard drives being installed. Select Delete Array(s) in the driver disk. Copy the Hw8_A88 folder under BootDrv in the Main Menu and press . 2. Step 3: Then browse to the previous screen. Refer to ...down arrow key to the methods below. Use an alternative system to a USB flash drive. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the Windows 8.1 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you want to delete and then...
... to confirm or to return to the USB flash drive and select the location of the hard drives being installed. Select Delete Array(s) in the driver disk. Copy the Hw8_A88 folder under BootDrv in the Main Menu and press . 2. Step 3: Then browse to the previous screen. Refer to ...down arrow key to the methods below. Use an alternative system to a USB flash drive. Step 2: Boot from the motherboard driver disk to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the Windows 8.1 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you want to delete and then...
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Step 3: On the next screen, press to install. After the driver installation, you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 33 - Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and ...
Step 3: On the next screen, press to install. After the driver installation, you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 33 - Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and ...