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... Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18...
... Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18...
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GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111D RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz (Note 1) Dual Channel Memory Hyper... Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVD-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
GA-880GM-UD2H/GA-880GM-US2H Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL8111D RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz (Note 1) Dual Channel Memory Hyper... Line Out Line In S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) (Note 1) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVD-D and HDMI is not supported. - 8 -
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... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation
... the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation
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... drive "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. j Only for GA-880GM-UD2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...
... drive "*" The GA-880GM-UD2H adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. j Only for GA-880GM-UD2H Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Support for AM3 processors: AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics ...
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... Form Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two... memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. ...
... Form Factor w MicroATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) To reach DDR3 1800 MHz or above, you must install two... memory modules and install them in the DDR3_3 and DDR3_4 memory sockets. (Note 3) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 4) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported. ...
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... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. age... the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
... the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. age... the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam-
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...installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS... DS/SS - - - - - - - - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
...installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Channel 1: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 Two Modules DS/SS... DS/SS - - - - - - - - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE...
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...the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are... not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install...
...the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are... not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install...
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... and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Playback of the LAN port LEDs. The following describes the states of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs...
... and then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Playback of the LAN port LEDs. The following describes the states of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs...
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It allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type ...
It allows you to restrict access to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type ...
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CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge ... } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear ...
CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x NorthBridge Volt Control x SouthBridge ... } IGX Configuration CPU Clock Ratio CPU NorthBridge Freq. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is dependent on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear ...
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...is the total amount of VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for output, depending on to 2000 MHz. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for display. BIOS Setup VGA Core Clock control... Enables or disables the control of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller from 200 MHz to which port the display device is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/...
...is the total amount of VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you install a CPU that supports this memory for output, depending on to 2000 MHz. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for display. BIOS Setup VGA Core Clock control... Enables or disables the control of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller from 200 MHz to which port the display device is connected, D-SUB/DVI-D or D-SUB/...
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...frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. HT Link Frequency Allows you to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to default values. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the HT Link ...CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be set the memory clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto...
...frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. HT Link Frequency Allows you to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to default values. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the HT Link ...CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be set the memory clock. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to 150 MHz. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto...
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...(default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. RAS to set memory control mode. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Trfc0 for... DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel...
...(default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. RAS to set memory control mode. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are: Auto (default), 15T~30T. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Trfc0 for... DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Ganged Sets memory control mode to be configurable. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel...
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...configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.3V. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to set the system voltages. Row Cycle Time Options ...are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to +0.750V. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.050V ~ +0.750V...
...configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.3V. Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.1V ~ +0.3V The adjustable range is from +0.1V to set the system voltages. Row Cycle Time Options ...are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to +0.750V. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.050V ~ +0.750V...
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... 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
... 3 Master } IDE Channel 3 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1790M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults...
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... Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone.... Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Disk/Key The ...
... Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for an error during the POST. Extended Memory The amount of floppy disk drive installed in your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of heads. Landing Zone Landing zone.... Head Number of the currently installed hard drive. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. No Errors The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Disk/Key The ...
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... when Power On by Keyboard is set to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month): Turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead...
... when Power On by Keyboard is set to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Password. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of Month): Turn on the system at least 1A on the +5VSB lead...
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.... • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the operating system. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
.... • As Xpress Recovery2 will check the first physical hard drive (Note) for the operating system. System Requirements: • At least 512 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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...overclock last tune on a specific slot to install additional software. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Advanced mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the ...-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to default values. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that have been activated (Note 3). •...
...overclock last tune on a specific slot to install additional software. Before you do overclock/overvoltage in Advanced mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system-related information without the ...-use auto-overclocking function (Note 1). The EasyTune 6 Interface Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Graphics tab allows you to default values. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that have been activated (Note 3). •...