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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
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... the rear side of the computer should be different due to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A880GU3Z/A880GZ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use... such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always ...
... the rear side of the computer should be different due to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A880GU3Z/A880GZ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use... such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU FSB Chipset A880GU3Z A880GZ Socket AM3+ Socket AM3+ AMD Sempron/Athlon II/Phenom II/FX AMD Sempron/Athlon II/Phenom II/FX processors ...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU FSB Chipset A880GU3Z A880GZ Socket AM3+ Socket AM3+ AMD Sempron/Athlon II/Phenom II/FX AMD Sempron/Athlon II/Phenom II/FX processors ...
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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
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Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. This completes the installation. 6
Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. This completes the installation. 6
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DDR3_A 1 DDR3_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
DDR3_A 1 DDR3_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
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Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10 SA TA4 SA TA3 SA TA2 SA TA1 74 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector will provide +12V to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10 SA TA4 SA TA3 SA TA2 SA TA1 74 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector will provide +12V to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
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PEX16 _1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PCI2 12 Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s totally. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot -
PEX16 _1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PCI2 12 Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s totally. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot -
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... allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV3 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 2-3 close 14 F_US B1 F_USB 2 2 10...
... allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV3 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 2-3 close 14 F_US B1 F_USB 2 2 10...
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... to send 2 10 8 Clear to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Wait for connecting RS-232 Port. J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Please carefully follow the procedures to ... or clear the CMOS data. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it allows user 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. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1.
... to send 2 10 8 Clear to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Wait for connecting RS-232 Port. J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Please carefully follow the procedures to ... or clear the CMOS data. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it allows user 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. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1.
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Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATING SYSTEM Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID set during ...
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATING SYSTEM Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID set during ...
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... improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 20 Features and Benefits - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 10: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 10 solution for data redundancy, the same as RAID level...
... improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 20 Features and Benefits - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 10: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 10 solution for data redundancy, the same as RAID level...
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... you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to launch the installation program. B. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver... If this window didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for better system performance. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your...
... you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to launch the installation program. B. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver... If this window didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for better system performance. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your...
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...service. If you want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to our tech support with any other e-mail application. Open the saved .txt file, you will see your ...need to save this information, click "Send" 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/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. We will be saved to enter file ...
...service. If you want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to our tech support with any other e-mail application. Open the saved .txt file, you will see your ...need to save this information, click "Send" 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/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. We will be saved to enter file ...
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AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. A880GU3Z/A880GZ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Choose the position 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
AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. A880GU3Z/A880GZ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Choose the position 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
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..., use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. The actual information and settings on Clear CMOS first. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 26 After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during...
..., use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. The actual information and settings on Clear CMOS first. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 26 After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during...
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... the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. CPU fan is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header...
... the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. CPU fan is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header...
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...-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The utility will ask you an easy and simple way to reboot the system.... Press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the website to proceed. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to system boot failure. 28 To enter the utility, press...
...-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The utility will ask you an easy and simple way to reboot the system.... Press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the website to proceed. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to system boot failure. 28 To enter the utility, press...
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.... Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. Remove all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter.
.... Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. Remove all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter.
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... drive type in . System only boots from a hard disk 1. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 30 Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Replace cable. System is in setup. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on keyboard does not shine. module snaps into place. drive...
... drive type in . System only boots from a hard disk 1. System cannot boot after user installs a 1. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 30 Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Replace cable. System is in setup. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on keyboard does not shine. module snaps into place. drive...