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...accordance with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The content of this user's manual is complying with respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of conformity We declare this publication, in part or .... All the brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. A880GU3Z/A880GZ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without ...
...accordance with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The content of this user's manual is complying with respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of conformity We declare this publication, in part or .... All the brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. A880GU3Z/A880GZ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without ...
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... lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside the case after installation.
... lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside the case after installation.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. 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. This completes the installation. 6
Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. 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. This completes the installation. 6
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Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DDR3_A 1 DDR3_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. 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 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DDR3_A 1 DDR3_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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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. 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
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PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 12 PEX16 _1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot -
PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 12 PEX16 _1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot -
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... 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 ports at F_USB1/F_USB2.
... 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 ports at F_USB1/F_USB2.
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... 7 Request to send 2 10 8 Clear 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. 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 "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the...
... 7 Request to send 2 10 8 Clear 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. 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 "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the...
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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 disk capacity. 4.3 HOW RAID WORKS ...
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 disk capacity. 4.3 HOW RAID WORKS ...
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.... Fault Tolerance: Yes. Uses: RAID 1 is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Performance is 2. - Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 19...
.... Fault Tolerance: Yes. Uses: RAID 1 is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Performance is 2. - Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 19...
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Motherboard Manual RAID 10: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 10 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Benefits: Optimizes ...
Motherboard Manual RAID 10: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 10 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Benefits: Optimizes ...
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...: You will auto detect your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. You will see the following window after you insert the...system performance. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Manual icon to open the manual file. B. C. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 22 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating ...
...: You will auto detect your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. You will see the following window after you insert the...system performance. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Manual icon to open the manual file. B. C. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 22 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating ...
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... information while using Outlook Express as your confirmation; This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you are not using eHot-Line service. We will be...warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 24 click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to send the mail out. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." If you to enter file name. If you may need to save this information...
... information while using Outlook Express as your confirmation; This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you are not using eHot-Line service. We will be...warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 24 click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to send the mail out. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." If you to enter file name. If you may need to save this information...
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.... The information and pictures described above about the software are for BIOS backup and refer to exit BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 26 In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to the...
.... The information and pictures described above about the software are for BIOS backup and refer to exit BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 26 In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to the...
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Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press during the POST process. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format ...
Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press during the POST process. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format ...
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... be used, but can be booted from optical drive. Back up the hard drive is inoperative. Screen message shows "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. System is extremely important. System does not boot from a hard disk. All hard disks are securely plugged in . Replace cable. module snaps...
... be used, but can be booted from optical drive. Back up the hard drive is inoperative. Screen message shows "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. System is extremely important. System does not boot from a hard disk. All hard disks are securely plugged in . Replace cable. module snaps...
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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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...PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in UEFI BIOS. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) ...and Play Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as keyboard, mouse, serial...
...PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in UEFI BIOS. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) ...and Play Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as keyboard, mouse, serial...