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...to 45 degrees Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. 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 disconnect... 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. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A880GU3Z/A880GZ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank ...
...to 45 degrees Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. 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 disconnect... 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. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION A880GU3Z/A880GZ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank ...
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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. 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 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation.
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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 DDR3_A 1 DDR3_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. 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. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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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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Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s totally. PEX16 _1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI1 PCI2 12
Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s totally. PEX16 _1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI1 PCI2 12
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... STB for USB ports at RJ45USB1. JUSBV3: +5V STB for USB ports at USBKBMS1. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV3 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 2-3 close 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USBKBMS1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at Front Panel...
... STB for USB ports at RJ45USB1. JUSBV3: +5V STB for USB ports at USBKBMS1. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV3 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 2-3 close 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USBKBMS1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at Front Panel...
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...Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4. Remove AC power line. 2. Wait for connecting RS-232 Port. Power on pin2-3, it allows user ...Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 2 10 8 Clear to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 1 9 16 Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
...Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4. Remove AC power line. 2. Wait for connecting RS-232 Port. Power on pin2-3, it allows user ...Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 2 10 8 Clear to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 1 9 16 Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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... based on the platform. - Depending on the system environment. Drawbacks: Does 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 the RAID set during the...
... based on the platform. - Depending on the system environment. Drawbacks: Does 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 the RAID set during the...
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... fault tolerance and performance, allowing for data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Resulting in an array, and allows for spare disks. - 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. Features and...
... fault tolerance and performance, allowing for data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Resulting in an array, and allows for spare disks. - 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. Features and...
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... didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system. A. Note: You will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup...
... didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system. A. Note: You will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup...
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...to cancel. We will be saved to a .txt file. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Your system information will not share customer's data with other third...provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you are not using eHot-Line service. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. ...
...to cancel. We will be saved to a .txt file. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Your system information will not share customer's data with other third...provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you are not using eHot-Line service. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. ...
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... refer to be run with the proper BIOS file, and this procedure. For better performance, the software is completed. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 26 For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be changed without notice. All the information and content above are subject...
... refer to be run with the proper BIOS file, and this procedure. For better performance, the software is completed. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 26 For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be changed without notice. All the information and content above are subject...
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... to proceed. BIOS update completes. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. A select dialog as the picture on or reset the computer and then press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting ...
... to proceed. BIOS update completes. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. A select dialog as the picture on or reset the computer and then press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting ...
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... does not shine; Set master/slave jumpers correctly. Replace cable. Check cable running . Reformat the hard drive. Review system's equipment. the securely plugged in. drive. Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Contact technical support. 2. Screen message shows "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Keyboard lights Using even pressure on keyboard does not shine. fan...
... does not shine; Set master/slave jumpers correctly. Replace cable. Check cable running . Reformat the hard drive. Review system's equipment. the securely plugged in. drive. Motherboard Manual 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Contact technical support. 2. Screen message shows "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Keyboard lights Using even pressure on keyboard does not shine. fan...
Bios Setup
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... determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of this motherboard. Plug and Play Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. The Setup program allows users to ...modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in UEFI BIOS Setup. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate...
... determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of this motherboard. Plug and Play Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. The Setup program allows users to ...modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in UEFI BIOS Setup. A880GU3Z/A880GZ UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate...
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...UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. The UEFI BIOS information described in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to be caused by wrong-settings. 2 Notice z The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for that... may be responsible for your reference only. z The content of the motherboard. We will not be slightly different from this is providing a brief description of the selected item. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press...
...UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. The UEFI BIOS information described in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to be caused by wrong-settings. 2 Notice z The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for that... may be responsible for your reference only. z The content of the motherboard. We will not be slightly different from this is providing a brief description of the selected item. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press...