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User Manual - Page 2
...like this product, carefully read the User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-F2A85XM-DS2
Motherboard GA-F2A85XM-DS2
Mar. 15 2013
Mar. 15...
User Manual - Page 3
...-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the APU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
User Manual - Page 4
... DDR3_1
PCIEX1
PCI CODEC F_AUDIO
M_BIOS B_BIOS
AMD A85X
CLR_CMOS F_USB30
SATA3 0 1
COM
F_USB1
Box Contents
SPDIF_O
F_USB2
F_PANEL
55 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 motherboard
55 Motherboard driver disk
55 Two SATA cables
55 User's Manual
55 I/O Shield
The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
- 4 - The box contents are for reference only and...
User Manual - Page 5
GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
PCIe CLK
LAN
(100 MHz)
RJ45
x1 PCI Express Bus
Realtek...+/- (100 MHz)
DDR3 1866/1600/ 1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory
D-Sub DVI-D
UMI
1 x PCI Express x1 PCI Bus
AMD A85X
Dual BIOS 4 USB 3.0/2.0 8 USB 2.0/1.1
PCI CLK (33 MHz)
1 PCI
4 SATA 6Gb/s
CODEC
LPC Bus iTE®
Super I/O
COM PS/2 KB/Mouse
MIC (Center/Subwoofer ...
User Manual - Page 9
...installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
- 9 - A memory module can be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest supported...•• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in only one (denoted by a...
User Manual - Page 10
... the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in Dual Channel mode. 1. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to set the following : Channel A: DDR3_2 Channel B: DDR3_1
Due to APU limitations, read the manual that came
with two memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel...
User Manual - Page 14
... at the same time. HD+
Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information).
•... panel design may differ by expansion cards) for instructions on the chassis front panel.
Refer to this header...digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your ...7) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF ...
User Manual - Page 16
...dealer. Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
•• Always turn off . Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values...8226; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually
configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
13) CI (Chassis Intrusion ...
User Manual - Page 17
... motherboard. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you can use your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with caution. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
•• Because BIOS flashing is...
User Manual - Page 19
...BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled)
&& System Memory Multiplier Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that support...you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. ...
User Manual - Page 21
... /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
2-3 System
This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
&& System...or key to Manual. This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to set the desired value. - 21 - You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set to the system...
User Manual - Page 23
... install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM. UEFI Only Allows booting from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disable Link)
&& Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
&& OS Type Allows you enter BIOS Setup...
User Manual - Page 24
... the correct one first. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to certain BIOS settings but not all USB device Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled)
- 24 - Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as...
User Manual - Page 28
... drive(s) in system BIOS Setup. && Boot Override Allows you wish to install. The
driver Autorun screen is enabled under Peripherals.
You can create up to 8 profiles and save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that you select and select Yes to confirm. Steps: 1. B. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you to select a device...
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