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... 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. Check your motherboard looks... "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Dec. 18, 2015 Dec. 18, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE ...
... 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. Check your motherboard looks... "REV: X.X." Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Dec. 18, 2015 Dec. 18, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE ...
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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 ... 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 32 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...40 - 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 ... 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System Information 23 2-4 BIOS Features 24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Power Management 29 2-7 Save & Exit...31 Chapter 3 Appendix...32 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 32 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on 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 6 7 R_USB30 HDMI SYS_FAN USB31_LAN AUDIO ...® Super I/O CI PCIEX1 PCI CODEC PCIEX4 SPDIF_O CPU_FAN 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 55 I/O ...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on 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 6 7 R_USB30 HDMI SYS_FAN USB31_LAN AUDIO ...® Super I/O CI PCIEX1 PCI CODEC PCIEX4 SPDIF_O CPU_FAN 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 55 I/O ...
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...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: * To use the onboard graphics ports, you... * 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. Support for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A88X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 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: * To use the onboard graphics ports, you... * 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. Support for the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A88X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x DDR3...
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...guidelines before installing the memory in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in Dual Channel mode. 1. Browse to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Setup of the same capacity, brand, speed, and ...power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. - 10 - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following guidelines before...
...guidelines before installing the memory in the operating system, go to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in Dual Channel mode. 1. Browse to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Setup of the same capacity, brand, speed, and ...power outlet before you begin to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. - 10 - An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to set the following guidelines before...
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... HD Master Audio formats. DVI-D Port (Note 1) The DVI-D port conforms to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Use this port for USB devices. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The resolution of 4096x2160 can...
... HD Master Audio formats. DVI-D Port (Note 1) The DVI-D port conforms to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Use this port for USB devices. (Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) The resolution of 4096x2160 can...
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... connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be used to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 2 4 5 14 5 15 9 5 7 12 13 11 6 16 10 5 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) SPEAKER 9) ... jack can be sure to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
... connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be used to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 2 4 5 14 5 15 9 5 7 12 13 11 6 16 10 5 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 6) F_PANEL 7) F_AUDIO 8) SPEAKER 9) ... jack can be sure to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
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The adjustable range is dependent 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. The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to 6000 MHz. && ...
The adjustable range is dependent 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. The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to 6000 MHz. && ...
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... ROM only. (Default) Enables UEFI option ROM only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only ...option ROM first. && VGA Support 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 ...
... ROM only. (Default) Enables UEFI option ROM only. This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only ...option ROM first. && VGA Support 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 ...
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... Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT). (Default: Enabled) - 28 - 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...
... Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT). (Default: Enabled) - 28 - 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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... shall depend on your computer and press to create RAID, you do not want to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard driver disk to the flash drive. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your power supply to "C-2" for the SATA3 4~SATA3... and the BIOS version. Then follow the steps in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. Turn on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). The BIOS Setup...
... shall depend on your computer and press to create RAID, you do not want to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard driver disk to the flash drive. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your power supply to "C-2" for the SATA3 4~SATA3... and the BIOS version. Then follow the steps in your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. Turn on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). The BIOS Setup...
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... press the key on configuring a RAID array. - 34 - Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the array you wish to undo a deletion. Copy the SATA RAID/...AHCI driver folder under BootDrv in case you want to delete and then press to ...
... press the key on configuring a RAID array. - 34 - Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you to load the driver appears, select Browse. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the array you wish to undo a deletion. Copy the SATA RAID/...AHCI driver folder under BootDrv in case you want to delete and then press to ...
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You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer...the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on configuring the audio software. - 35 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 3-2 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After ...
You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will automatically scan your optical drive. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer...the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on configuring the audio software. - 35 - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information. 3-2 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) • After ...