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... Short Declaration of conformity We declare this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. A880GU3Z/A880GZ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the...
... Short Declaration of conformity We declare this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. A880GU3Z/A880GZ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the...
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... rear side of the computer should be 0 to 45 degrees Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A880GU3Z/A880GZ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating temperatures of...
... rear side of the computer should be 0 to 45 degrees Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A880GU3Z/A880GZ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating temperatures of...
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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 processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 ...
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 processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 ...
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...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. A880GU3Z/A880GZ A880GZ SATA Connector x4 Front Panel Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1 S/PDIF Out Connector x1 CPU Fan... 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 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...
...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. A880GU3Z/A880GZ A880GZ SATA Connector x4 Front Panel Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1 S/PDIF Out Connector x1 CPU Fan... 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 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...
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 A880GU3Z/A880GZ CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 A880GU3Z/A880GZ CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
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.... The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 A880GU3Z/A880GZ 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
.... The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 A880GU3Z/A880GZ 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
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C. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled X O Disabled O X Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB A880GU3Z/A880GZ Total Memory Size Max is 8GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 Disabled X O Disabled O X Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB A880GU3Z/A880GZ Total Memory Size Max is 8GB.
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A880GU3Z/A880GZ ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in. 11
A880GU3Z/A880GZ ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in. 11
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A880GU3Z/A880GZ CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. PW R _ LED On/Off ++ - 9 ...
A880GU3Z/A880GZ CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. PW R _ LED On/Off ++ - 9 ...
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Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 2 1 0 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense 1 9 15 AC'97 connector is not acceptable. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 13 F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. A880GU3Z/A880GZ JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.
Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 2 1 0 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense 1 9 15 AC'97 connector is not acceptable. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 13 F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. A880GU3Z/A880GZ JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.
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A880GU3Z/A880GZ J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -...
A880GU3Z/A880GZ J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -...
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... 2 drives for high-availability solutions, or as a form of a hardware failure. Performance is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. A880GU3Z/A880GZ RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. - Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 19 RAID techniques can reside on the same disk...
... 2 drives for high-availability solutions, or as a form of a hardware failure. Performance is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. A880GU3Z/A880GZ RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. - Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 19 RAID techniques can reside on the same disk...
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... storage efficiency. Drawbacks: Individual block data transfer rate same as a single disk. It writes data and parity blocks across three or more drives. A880GU3Z/A880GZ RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array.
... storage efficiency. Drawbacks: Individual block data transfer rate same as a single disk. It writes data and parity blocks across three or more drives. A880GU3Z/A880GZ RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array.
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.... eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for analyzing the problem you fix the problem. Provide the name of the memor y module manufacturer. 5.2 SOFTWARE A880GU3Z/A880GZ Installing Software 1. Provide the e-ma il addr ess that you will collect the system information which would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2.
.... eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for analyzing the problem you fix the problem. Provide the name of the memor y module manufacturer. 5.2 SOFTWARE A880GU3Z/A880GZ Installing Software 1. Provide the e-ma il addr ess that you will collect the system information which would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2.
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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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... up the system. Or you can: 1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. A880GU3Z/A880GZ 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 27 In this case, please double check: 1. The CPU cooler...
... up the system. Or you can: 1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. A880GU3Z/A880GZ 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 27 In this case, please double check: 1. The CPU cooler...
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... malfunctioning card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. 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 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of...
... malfunctioning card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. 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 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of...
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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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... rest of the EPA Green PC specification. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as defined in UEFI BIOS Setup. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 EPA Green PC Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03...
... rest of the EPA Green PC specification. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as defined in UEFI BIOS Setup. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 EPA Green PC Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03...