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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-F2A78M-HD2 Motherboard GA-F2A78M-HD2 Dec. 12, 2013 Dec. 12, 2013 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-F2A78M-HD2 Motherboard GA-F2A78M-HD2 Dec. 12, 2013 Dec. 12, 2013 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO...
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...® Super I/O PCIEX1 PCI CODEC F_AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS AMD A78 F_USB30 SATA3 0 1 COM F_USB1 SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-F2A78M-HD2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are for reference...
...® Super I/O PCIEX1 PCI CODEC F_AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS CLR_CMOS AMD A78 F_USB30 SATA3 0 1 COM F_USB1 SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-F2A78M-HD2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are for reference...
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... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
... internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power...
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... the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are divided into the graphics card and start up your computer. Browse to APU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following items...
... the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are divided into the graphics card and start up your computer. Browse to APU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following items...
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... and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may configure NC RES+ RESHD- For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for instructions on the chassis front panel. If more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Connects to...
... and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may configure NC RES+ RESHD- For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for instructions on the chassis front panel. If more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Hard Drive Reset Activity LED Switch Connects to...
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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 a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. You may be accurate or may clear the CMOS...
... 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 a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. You may be accurate or may clear the CMOS...
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...of these components. This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be ...not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. 2-2 M.I .T. Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, ...
...of these components. This section provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be ...not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. 2-2 M.I .T. Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, ...
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... Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is dependent on the CPU...
... Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is dependent on the CPU...
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... memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to Manual or Advanced Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays ...memory. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to increase memory performance and stability. && Memory Timing Mode M anual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access ...
... memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to Manual or Advanced Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system. && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays ...memory. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set to increase memory performance and stability. && Memory Timing Mode M anual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to the CPU temperature. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access ...
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...Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is hour, minute, and second. the User level only allows you to make changes to... key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets ...
...Second fields and use the or key to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set to Manual. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is hour, minute, and second. the User level only allows you to make changes to... key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets ...
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... the driver during the Windows setup process. Step 3: On the next screen, press to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you need to the following instructions use Windows 8 as drive A). Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
... the driver during the Windows setup process. Step 3: On the next screen, press to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you need to the following instructions use Windows 8 as drive A). Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and...
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...imparted to a third party nor be used for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment ...In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are disposed of properly. - 34 - To prevent releases of ...
...imparted to a third party nor be used for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS (Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in your product's user's manual and we at the time of printing. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment ...In addition to high-efficiency performance, all respects at GIGABYTE are disposed of properly. - 34 - To prevent releases of ...