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... Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A78M-HD2 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 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...
... Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A78M-HD2 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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 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...
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...installed, the actual memory size displayed will update the memory support list on the market. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD - 7 - AMD A series processors - 1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - Support for AMD Eyefinity technology Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
...installed, the actual memory size displayed will update the memory support list on the market. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x PCI slot Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD - 7 - AMD A series processors - 1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - Support for AMD Eyefinity technology Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors...
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... Software Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
... Software Chipset: - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 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 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port...
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... memory, switch the direction. - 9 - Operating System Form Factor Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit Support for Windows XP 32-bit * To support Windows XP 32-bit, you must install an AMD FM2 Trinity APU. Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility...
... memory, switch the direction. - 9 - Operating System Form Factor Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit Support for Windows XP 32-bit * To support Windows XP 32-bit, you must install an AMD FM2 Trinity APU. Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility...
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...please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Plug the monitor cable into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are properly installed. - 10 - System Requirements -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
...please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Plug the monitor cable into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The two DDR3 memory sockets are properly installed. - 10 - System Requirements -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications...
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... monitor being used . Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. A. the maximum resolution supported is dependent on the monitor being used and support for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that the actual resolutions supported are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector...
... monitor being used . Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. A. the maximum resolution supported is dependent on the monitor being used and support for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this port. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that the actual resolutions supported are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector...
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... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to connect it is not connected, the computer will not start. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are 4-pin. If a power supply is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption...
... fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to connect it is not connected, the computer will not start. Connect the power supply cable to all devices are 4-pin. If a power supply is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption...
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... panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to work or even damage it. Definition 1 9 1 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ _S 10 2 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB...
... panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •• Audio signals will make the device unable to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header) The header conforms to work or even damage it. Definition 1 9 1 1 Power (5V) 6 USB DY+ _S 10 2 2 Power (5V) 7 GND 3 USB DX- 8 GND 4 USB DY- 9 No Pin 5 USB...
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... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 1 NDCD- 6 NDSR- 10 2 2 NSIN 7 NRTS- 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS- 4 NDTR- 9 NRI- 5 GND 10 No Pin 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
... BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 1 NDCD- 6 NDSR- 10 2 2 NSIN 7 NRTS- 3 NSOUT 8 NCTS- 4 NDTR- 9 NRI- 5 GND 10 No Pin 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard...
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... POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use...
... POST when the power is turned on the motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use...
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... CPU clock and VID to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is present only when you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology...
... CPU clock and VID to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is present only when you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology...
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... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the...
... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature. && CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the...
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... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password...
... "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that are connected. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password...
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...ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Legacy Only UEFI Only Legacy First Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS...
...ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Legacy Only UEFI Only Legacy First Disables option ROM. Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 8 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS...
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...onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. - 26 - 2-5 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated 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...
...onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. - 26 - 2-5 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated 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...
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... amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && PORT0 SATA Hot Plug~PORT3 SATA Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides...
... amount of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && PORT0 SATA Hot Plug~PORT3 SATA Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) `` Super IO Configuration This section provides...
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... SATA controller mode correctly in this function to the rear of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Turn on the motherboard you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you need to prepare a USB flash drive using FAT 32 file format and copy all files (including the UEFI RAID utility rcadm.efi) in the \BootDrv\UEFI RAID Utility folder in your computer and press to a profile. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8 64-bit installation only. C-1. The BIOS Setup...
... SATA controller mode correctly in this function to the rear of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Turn on the motherboard you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you have and the BIOS version. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you need to prepare a USB flash drive using FAT 32 file format and copy all files (including the UEFI RAID utility rcadm.efi) in the \BootDrv\UEFI RAID Utility folder in your computer and press to a profile. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8 64-bit installation only. C-1. The BIOS Setup...
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... system boot begins. Deleting an existing disk array could result in case you can enter the commands at Shell or fsx: level (x represents the disk number for a non-RAID configuration. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to access the screen. Press + to Never. Step: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 Features and CSM Support to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your USB flash drive...
... system boot begins. Deleting an existing disk array could result in case you can enter the commands at Shell or fsx: level (x represents the disk number for a non-RAID configuration. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to access the screen. Press + to Never. Step: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 Features and CSM Support to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your USB flash drive...
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.... Installing Windows XP (32-bit) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. - 32 - Use an alternative system to a USB flash drive. Then follow the on the right of the drivers are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. The locations of the screen. Step 4: Select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to specify the array size. Use the up or down arrow key to the User Input section on the main screen. Deleting...
.... Installing Windows XP (32-bit) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your floppy disk. - 32 - Use an alternative system to a USB flash drive. Then follow the on the right of the drivers are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. The locations of the screen. Step 4: Select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to specify the array size. Use the up or down arrow key to the User Input section on the main screen. Deleting...
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... appear asking you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you need to exit when finished. For example, for the AMD A78, select 6) hseries AHCI/RAID for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Press any key to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Click...
... appear asking you 're using a USB floppy disk drive, make sure it is designated as drive A). Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you need to exit when finished. For example, for the AMD A78, select 6) hseries AHCI/RAID for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Press any key to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Click...