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... copyright laws and is the property of this product, carefully read the 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 ...without prior notice. Changes to assist in this manual is 1.0. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Example: Copyright ©...
... copyright laws and is the property of this product, carefully read the 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 ...without prior notice. Changes to assist in this manual is 1.0. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Example: Copyright ©...
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GA-F2A85XM-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DDR3_2 DDR3_1 VGA ATX_12V Socket FM2 ATX DVI USB_HDMI USB30_LAN CI AUDIO CPU_FAN BAT Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 SYS_FAN GA-F2A85XM-HD3 SATA3 7 6 iTE Super I/O PCIEX1 PCI CODEC SPDIF_O PCIEX4 COM F_AUDIO LPT M_BIOS B_BIOS AMD A85X SATA3 45 SATA3 ...23 CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB30 SATA3 1 SATA3 0 Box Contents 55 GA-F2A85XM-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual ...
GA-F2A85XM-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB DDR3_2 DDR3_1 VGA ATX_12V Socket FM2 ATX DVI USB_HDMI USB30_LAN CI AUDIO CPU_FAN BAT Realtek GbE LAN PCIEX16 SYS_FAN GA-F2A85XM-HD3 SATA3 7 6 iTE Super I/O PCIEX1 PCI CODEC SPDIF_O PCIEX4 COM F_AUDIO LPT M_BIOS B_BIOS AMD A85X SATA3 45 SATA3 ...23 CLR_CMOS F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB30 SATA3 1 SATA3 0 Box Contents 55 GA-F2A85XM-HD3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Two SATA cables 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual ...
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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, APU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within...
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, APU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within...
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...before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1 Due to APU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ••...
...before installing the memory in only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1 Due to APU limitations, read the manual that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •... memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: ••...
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... Graphics technology-supported graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor -- Windows 7 operating system -- Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to Force. -- Refer to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. Read the following items under the Peripherals...
... Graphics technology-supported graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor -- Windows 7 operating system -- Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to Force. -- Refer to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. Read the following items under the Peripherals...
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... motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your chassis front panel audio module to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time...
... motherboard header will be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your chassis front panel audio module to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time...
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... power outlet 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 two pins for BIOS configurations). 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that...
... power outlet 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 two pins for BIOS configurations). 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that...
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... CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK/PCIe Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to set to Manual. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. This... the current operating CPU frequency. - 29 - The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && NB Clock (Mhz) Allows you to 6000 MHz. `` M.I.T.
... CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK/PCIe Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to set to Manual. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. This... the current operating CPU frequency. - 29 - The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && NB Clock (Mhz) Allows you to 6000 MHz. `` M.I.T.
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... under the same items on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores.
... under the same items on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores.
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...you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at... different speeds according to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different ...
...you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at... different speeds according to Manual. You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at different ...
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.... the User level only allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language 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 AMD Chipset. - 35 - Use to switch...
.... the User level only allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language 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 AMD Chipset. - 35 - Use to switch...
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... SATA hard drives (to install. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that are recommended to the hard drive. - 45 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to ensure optimal performance, it is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in your power supply to install. If...
... SATA hard drives (to install. The driver Autorun screen is recommended that are recommended to the hard drive. - 45 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to ensure optimal performance, it is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in your power supply to install. If...
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...or omissions in a manner that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by disposing of or recycling used ...natural resources needed to develop products that it is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be prosecuted. We believe that you with other environmentally friendly actions by ensuring that ...
...or omissions in a manner that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and to maximize the use internationally banned toxic chemicals. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Moreover, we will fulfill the national laws as a commitment by disposing of or recycling used ...natural resources needed to develop products that it is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your product's user's manual and we at the time of disposal will be prosecuted. We believe that you with other environmentally friendly actions by ensuring that ...