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User Manual - Page 1
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. GA-F2A88XM-HD3P
User's Manual
Rev. 1002 12ME-F288H3P-1002R
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
User Manual - Page 2
... updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P
Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P...
User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents
GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Motherboard Layout 4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 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 10 1-8 Internal Connectors 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 18 2-1 Startup Screen...
User Manual - Page 4
... the product package you obtain. GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
VGA
ATX_12V
Socket FM2+
ATX
DVI
DDR3_2 DDR3_1 SATA3 ...GA-F2A88XM-HD3P
M_BIOS B_BIOS BAT
AMD A88X
CLR_CMOS
SATA3 1 SATA3 0
F_AUDIO COM
LPT
F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB30
SATA3 4 5
SATA3 2 3
SPEAKER
Box Contents
55 GA-F2A88XM-HD3P motherboard
55 Motherboard driver disk
55 Two SATA cables
55 User's Manual...
User Manual - Page 5
... a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. •• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to the 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...
User Manual - Page 9
... chips be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for details on the computer if the APU cooler is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds...
User Manual - Page 10
... BIOS Setup. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu:
-- Due to APU limitations, read the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly
installed.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
User Manual - Page 11
... specification. It also supports up to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\ GFX Configuration," for USB devices. Whether Hardware Acceleration can be supported when using an FM2 APU.
- 11 - Connect a monitor that support Dual Link DVI.
Use this port.
The maximum supported resolution is dependent on the monitor being used . After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set...
User Manual - Page 14
...to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on the chassis front panel.
...the system is on the chassis front panel. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Definition
SATA3DPOE7BRUTG
1 GND 2 TXP
3 ...GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information. Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch...
User Manual - Page 15
...; Audio signals will be heard if no problem is detected at the same time.
Definition
... the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard...10 Sense
10 NC
•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by issuing a beep code. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the...
User Manual - Page 18
...BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is turned off your computer 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... the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility....
User Manual - Page 20
...: Disabled) && Core Performance Boost Ratio Allows you to determine whether to manually set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information 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 alter the clock ratio for the CPB...
User Manual - Page 24
... device list. Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for a specific device type, such as Windows 7 64...
User Manual - Page 26
... as installing the OS from the network to confirm. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings.
&& User Password Allows you to certain BIOS settings but not all. NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be requested to confirm the password. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. To...
User Manual - Page 32
... the POST (Power-On Self-Test). To enable RAID for your motherboard driver disk to As SATA Type. 2. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup.
- 32 - To enable RAID for more information. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 10/8.1 64-bit installation only. Configuring SATA controller mode in your motherboard. Refer to Never. The...
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