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... 18 4.1 Operating System 18 4.2 Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 Chapter 5: Useful Help 22 5.1 Driver Installation Note 22 5.2 Software 23 5.3 Extra Information 27 5.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 29 5.5 Troubleshooting 30 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 32 German...32 French ...34 Italian...36 Spanish ...38 Portuguese ...40 Polish...42 Russian ...44...
... 18 4.1 Operating System 18 4.2 Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 Chapter 5: Useful Help 22 5.1 Driver Installation Note 22 5.2 Software 23 5.3 Extra Information 27 5.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 29 5.5 Troubleshooting 30 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 32 German...32 French ...34 Italian...36 Spanish ...38 Portuguese ...40 Polish...42 Russian ...44...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT USBKBMS1 ATX PW R 2 HDM I1 JUSBV1 C PU _FAN 1 ATXPW R1 Socket AM3+ DVI1 D DR 3_ A 1 D D R 3_ B1 VGA1 JU SBV3 R J45U SB1 A UDI O1 LAN Super I/O AMD 880G P E X16_1 PCI1 BAT1 J C MO S1 AMD SB850 SATA4 SATA3 BIOS Codec CIR 1 F_ AUD IO1 JSP DI FO UT1 PCI2 J_PR IN T1 SATA2 J_COM 1 J US BV 2 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN1 SATA1 PA NE L1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT USBKBMS1 ATX PW R 2 HDM I1 JUSBV1 C PU _FAN 1 ATXPW R1 Socket AM3+ DVI1 D DR 3_ A 1 D D R 3_ B1 VGA1 JU SBV3 R J45U SB1 A UDI O1 LAN Super I/O AMD 880G P E X16_1 PCI1 BAT1 J C MO S1 AMD SB850 SATA4 SATA3 BIOS Codec CIR 1 F_ AUD IO1 JSP DI FO UT1 PCI2 J_PR IN T1 SATA2 J_COM 1 J US BV 2 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN1 SATA1 PA NE L1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Setup Manual
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... ". 5. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※...
... ". 5. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※...
Setup Manual
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... Software Installation, and then click on of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on that you fix the problem. Send the mail out. Double-click the icon to complete the installation. Before you use this information...
... Software Installation, and then click on of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on that you fix the problem. Send the mail out. Double-click the icon to complete the installation. Before you use this information...
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... filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." If you are not using eHot-Line service. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard...
... filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." If you are not using eHot-Line service. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard...
Setup Manual
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AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 25 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. A880GU3Z/A880GZ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 25 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. A880GU3Z/A880GZ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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...and pictures described above about the software are for requesting the BIOS file which is going to be updated. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. For better performance, the software is completed. The ... and the full screen logo shows, press key to exit BIOS setup. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on OK to the Backup BIOS procedure; For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be slightly different from the website. Please choose...
...and pictures described above about the software are for requesting the BIOS file which is going to be updated. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. For better performance, the software is completed. The ... and the full screen logo shows, press key to exit BIOS setup. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on OK to the Backup BIOS procedure; For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be slightly different from the website. Please choose...
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... website to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Power on the right appears. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. The utility will lead to system boot failure. 28 Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the... during the POST process. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to reboot the system. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Press to perform the...
... website to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Power on the right appears. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. The utility will lead to system boot failure. 28 Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the... during the POST process. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to reboot the system. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Press to perform the...
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...good modules. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. 5.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE A880GU3Z/A880GZ Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2...controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Before declaring the motherboard ...
...good modules. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. 5.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE A880GU3Z/A880GZ Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2...controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Before declaring the motherboard ...
Bios Setup
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A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 4 3 Chipset Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 26 5 Security Menu 28 6 Performance Menu 29 7 Exit Menu 37 i
A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 4 3 Chipset Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 26 5 Security Menu 28 6 Performance Menu 29 7 Exit Menu 37 i
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...Power interface specification (ACPI). The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in UEFI BIOS. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double ...Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is to NVRAM. BIOS activates at the first stage of the EPA Green PC specification. Some additional features, such as virus and password protection or chipset ...
...Power interface specification (ACPI). The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in UEFI BIOS. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double ...Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is to NVRAM. BIOS activates at the first stage of the EPA Green PC specification. Some additional features, such as virus and password protection or chipset ...
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...system damage that particular menu are at the bottom right corner, and you will not be responsible for most conditions to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure optimum performance of this... manual is providing a brief description of the selected item. Notice z The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for any settings, please load the default settings to select item and change the settings. z The content of the motherboard. The actual...
...system damage that particular menu are at the bottom right corner, and you will not be responsible for most conditions to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure optimum performance of this... manual is providing a brief description of the selected item. Notice z The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for any settings, please load the default settings to select item and change the settings. z The content of the motherboard. The actual...
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System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. System Date Set the system date.
System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. System Date Set the system date.
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Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
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... disables PCI Device to generate SERR#. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled SERR# Generation This item enables or disables PCI Device to generate PERR#. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy...
... disables PCI Device to generate SERR#. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled SERR# Generation This item enables or disables PCI Device to generate PERR#. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy...
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...Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read Request This item sets Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Extended Tag If this item is enabled, the system allows Device to select the value.... Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled No Snoop This item enables or disables PCI Express Device No...
...Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read Request This item sets Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Extended Tag If this item is enabled, the system allows Device to select the value.... Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled No Snoop This item enables or disables PCI Express Device No...
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... ASPM Support This item sets the ASPM Level: Force LO - Force all links to 100 uS. BIOS auto configures; Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Link Training Retry This item defines number of microsecond. Options: Disabled (Default) / 2 / 3 / 5 Link Training Timeout (uS) This item defines ...
... ASPM Support This item sets the ASPM Level: Force LO - Force all links to 100 uS. BIOS auto configures; Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Link Training Retry This item defines number of microsecond. Options: Disabled (Default) / 2 / 3 / 5 Link Training Timeout (uS) This item defines ...
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... will boot up from S5 The item enables the system to enable or disabled the USB resume from S5 using PME event. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Enable Hibernation This item enables or disables system ability to wake on the hr::min::sec specified. This option may be not effective in...
... will boot up from S5 The item enables the system to enable or disabled the USB resume from S5 using PME event. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Enable Hibernation This item enables or disables system ability to wake on the hr::min::sec specified. This option may be not effective in...
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... Key Stroke Keys Selected This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set Specific key. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled CPU Configuration 9 A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Ring-In Wake up from S5 using Ring-In event. Press Enter to wake from S5 This item enables the system to set "Specific...
... Key Stroke Keys Selected This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set Specific key. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled CPU Configuration 9 A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Ring-In Wake up from S5 using Ring-In event. Press Enter to wake from S5 This item enables the system to set "Specific...
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...) / Disabled C1E Enabling this item is booted up, the operating system executes the CPUID instruction to identify the processor and its capabilities. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Limit CPUID Maximum When the computer is set CPU Downcoring. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled SVM This item allows you to enable AMD virtualization in...
...) / Disabled C1E Enabling this item is booted up, the operating system executes the CPUID instruction to identify the processor and its capabilities. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Limit CPUID Maximum When the computer is set CPU Downcoring. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled SVM This item allows you to enable AMD virtualization in...