Setup Manual
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... enables 32 and 64 bit computing computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet (Maximum Watt: 125W) (Maximum Watt: 125W) Support HyperTransport 3.0 Support HyperTransport 3.0 Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth AMD 880G...auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability Integrated in AMD 880G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DVI/HDMI/HDCP/UVD2 support Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s SATA Version 3.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111E 10 / 100...
... enables 32 and 64 bit computing computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet (Maximum Watt: 125W) (Maximum Watt: 125W) Support HyperTransport 3.0 Support HyperTransport 3.0 Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth AMD 880G...auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability Integrated in AMD 880G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DVI/HDMI/HDCP/UVD2 support Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s SATA Version 3.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111E 10 / 100...
Setup Manual
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....0/USB1.X is controlled by ASM1042) x2 Audio Jack x3 Board Size 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 support Windows XP / Vista / 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS P S/2 Keyboard / Mouse USB2.0X2 HDMI DVI-D VGA LAN Line In...x1 HDMI Port x1 VGA Port x1 DVI-D Port x1 LAN Port x1 USB 2.0 Port x4 Audio Jack x3 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 support Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar reserves the right to different display panels simultaneously.
....0/USB1.X is controlled by ASM1042) x2 Audio Jack x3 Board Size 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 support Windows XP / Vista / 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS P S/2 Keyboard / Mouse USB2.0X2 HDMI DVI-D VGA LAN Line In...x1 HDMI Port x1 VGA Port x1 DVI-D Port x1 LAN Port x1 USB 2.0 Port x4 Audio Jack x3 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 support Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar reserves the right to different display panels simultaneously.
Setup Manual
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... is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. A880GU3Z/A880GZ 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers... support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin ...
... is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. A880GU3Z/A880GZ 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers... support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin ...
Setup Manual
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... not deliver any environment that improves disk read and write times for many applications. 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 RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that does not require fault tolerance. - Uses: Intended...
... not deliver any environment that improves disk read and write times for many applications. 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 RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that does not require fault tolerance. - Uses: Intended...
Setup Manual
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...,please set Outlook Express as your area or the area cl ose to you would like to send the copy to contact with our Tech-Support system. The drivers installation program would be able to a .txt file 23 Exi t thi s dialog. This utility will collect the system information ...must provide. Before you use this information, you fix the problem. Insert the Setup CD to launch the utility. Save these information to our tech-support department to help you may have encountered, and then send these in the mail . *Describe conditi on of your system. *Select your default e-...
...,please set Outlook Express as your area or the area cl ose to you would like to send the copy to contact with our Tech-Support system. The drivers installation program would be able to a .txt file 23 Exi t thi s dialog. This utility will collect the system information ...must provide. Before you use this information, you fix the problem. Insert the Setup CD to launch the utility. Save these information to our tech-support department to help you may have encountered, and then send these in the mail . *Describe conditi on of your system. *Select your default e-...
Setup Manual
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... information. 24 This information is also concluded in the sent mail. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to a .txt file, click "Save As..." We... system information will see a saving dialog appears asking you want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with any other e-mail application.
... information. 24 This information is also concluded in the sent mail. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to a .txt file, click "Save As..." We... system information will see a saving dialog appears asking you want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with any other e-mail application.
Setup Manual
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... possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. Insert the cards back into the system one of the add-in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer...
... possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. Insert the cards back into the system one of the add-in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer...
Setup Manual
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... plugged in; System is in the system. 1. drive, but can be booted from a hard disk. Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Contact technical support. 2. check the drive type in . Make sure correct information is inoperative. Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. System does not boot from an optical 1. Back up...
... plugged in; System is in the system. 1. drive, but can be booted from a hard disk. Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Contact technical support. 2. check the drive type in . Make sure correct information is inoperative. Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. System does not boot from an optical 1. Back up...
Bios Setup
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...output devices such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in UEFI BIOS. PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports ...and disk drives. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this...
...output devices such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in UEFI BIOS. PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports ...and disk drives. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this...
Bios Setup
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... ensure system's compatibility and stability. Navigation Keys for most conditions to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. The actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on board may be responsible for any settings, please load the default settings...
... ensure system's compatibility and stability. Navigation Keys for most conditions to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. The actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on board may be responsible for any settings, please load the default settings...
Bios Setup
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A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual ASPM Support This item sets the ASPM Level: Force LO - Auto - Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Link Training Retry This item defines number of microsecond. Options: Disabled (Default) / 2 / 3 / 5 ...
A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual ASPM Support This item sets the ASPM Level: Force LO - Auto - Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Link Training Retry This item defines number of microsecond. Options: Disabled (Default) / 2 / 3 / 5 ...
Bios Setup
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... is a workaround for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. This is 1 ~ 40 seconds, in one second incremens. The EHCI ownership change should provide legacy support for USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. Options: 20 sec (Default) / 10 sec / 30 sec / 40 sec Device power-up... delay in seconds Delay range is a useful feature when using such USB devices with operating systems that do not natively support USB (e.g. Options: 5 (Default) 12 Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB transfer time-out This item sets the time-out value for OSes...
... is a workaround for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. This is 1 ~ 40 seconds, in one second incremens. The EHCI ownership change should provide legacy support for USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. Options: 20 sec (Default) / 10 sec / 30 sec / 40 sec Device power-up... delay in seconds Delay range is a useful feature when using such USB devices with operating systems that do not natively support USB (e.g. Options: 5 (Default) 12 Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB transfer time-out This item sets the time-out value for OSes...
Bios Setup
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..., W (Only for Port #02) Options: 75 (Default) / 0-255 NB-SB Port Features NB-SB Link ASPM Options: L1(Default) / Disabled NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Link Width Options: Auto (Default) / x1 / x2 / x4 Primary Video Controller This option allows you to select the video controller in...
..., W (Only for Port #02) Options: 75 (Default) / 0-255 NB-SB Port Features NB-SB Link ASPM Options: L1(Default) / Disabled NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Link Width Options: Auto (Default) / x1 / x2 / x4 Primary Video Controller This option allows you to select the video controller in...
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... (Default) / Disabled Channel Interleaving This item allows you to control the DDR3 dual-channel function. Options: Disable Link (Default) / Enabled 35 Only 64-bit OS supports this function. Memory interleaving increases bandwidth by allowing simultaneous access to improve memory performance. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual TRFC0 / TRFC1 / TRFC2 / T RFC3 Options: Auto...
... (Default) / Disabled Channel Interleaving This item allows you to control the DDR3 dual-channel function. Options: Disable Link (Default) / Enabled 35 Only 64-bit OS supports this function. Memory interleaving increases bandwidth by allowing simultaneous access to improve memory performance. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual TRFC0 / TRFC1 / TRFC2 / T RFC3 Options: Auto...