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.... The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by...
.... The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3 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...8482; Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 34 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 36 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3 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...8482; Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 34 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 36 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 46 2-7 Power Management Setup 49 2-8 PnP/PCI ...
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... 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...
... 58 3-4 Contact...59 3-5 System...59 3-6 Download Center 60 3-7 New Utilities...60 Chapter 4 Unique Features 61 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 61 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 64 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 64 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 67 4-3 EasyTune 6...68 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 69 4-5 Q-Share...71 4-6 SMART Recovery 72 4-7 Auto Green...73 4-8 Cloud OC...
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GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.) (Note 1)/ 1333/1066 MHz ... D-Sub DVI-D (Note 2) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 HDMI (Note 2) 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a 10 USB Ports AMD SB710 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 CODEC COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In...
GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1800 (O.C.) (Note 1)/ 1333/1066 MHz ... D-Sub DVI-D (Note 2) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 HDMI (Note 2) 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 IEEE 1394a 10 USB Ports AMD SB710 Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE IT8720 CODEC COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In...
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...; 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support...
...; 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support...
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...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel... DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that...
...• Memory modules have a foolproof design. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel... DDR3 memory module is recommended that memory of the memory. Hardware Installation - 16 - A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that...
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... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
... turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the...; Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card.
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..., be sure to Disabled. - Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Hardware Installation A. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to UMA. (Note 2) - Set Internal Graphics Mode to set the following instructions on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check ... ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2) - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - System Requirements -
..., be sure to Disabled. - Select CrossFire™ on the Graphics menu on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. Hardware Installation A. BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup to UMA. (Note 2) - Set Internal Graphics Mode to set the following instructions on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check ... ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2) - Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - System Requirements -
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... • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Dual ...Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Use the port to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. • When removing the cable connected to...
... • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is compatible with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. Dual ...Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Use the port to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. • When removing the cable connected to...
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... configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. Open: ...;• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from overheating. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to prevent your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 ...
... configuration jumper blocks. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN SYS_FAN: Pin No. Open: ...;• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from overheating. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to prevent your computer, be sure to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 ...
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... purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with local environmental regulations. If more than two hard drives are to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
... purchase or local dealer if you are compatible with local environmental regulations. If more than two hard drives are to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before...
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... requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
... requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue...
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... to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic...
... to activate certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. BIOS Setup To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic...
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A. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-880GM-USB3 DE . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/15/2011-RS880-SB710-7A66BG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode. BIOS Setup - 32 - Press to enable AHCI mode or to AHCI mode and... monitor will appear again at next boot if you the SATA controller is found running at IDE MODE!" The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc.
A. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. GA-880GM-USB3 DE . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/15/2011-RS880-SB710-7A66BG0PC-00 Function Keys Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is running at IDE mode. BIOS Setup - 32 - Press to enable AHCI mode or to AHCI mode and... monitor will appear again at next boot if you the SATA controller is found running at IDE MODE!" The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc.
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.... : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. You can be based on page 45. : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to show the...key to select the first boot device, then press to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. - 33 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured...
.... : Q-FLASH Press the key to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. You can be based on page 45. : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you to set the first boot device without having to show the...key to select the first boot device, then press to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on BIOS Setup settings. Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. - 33 - After system restart, the device boot order will directly boot from the device configured...
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... for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the function keys Move ...
... for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main...Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the function keys Move ...
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... F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ... optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile you to the system and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to restrict access to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous...
... F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated ... optimal-performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. First select the profile you to the system and BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to restrict access to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes and the previous...
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... and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup - 36 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum...
... and we recommend you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup - 36 - Core Performance Boost (Note) CPB Ratio (Note) Turbo CPB (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) PCIe Spread Spectrum...
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This option is configurable only if Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of system memory ...allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the graphics display. BIOS Setup Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for output, depending on to Manual. - 37 - This item is configurable only if...
This option is configurable only if Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of system memory ...allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the graphics display. BIOS Setup Surround View Enables or disables the Surround View function. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for output, depending on to Manual. - 37 - This item is configurable only if...
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...to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set the width for the HT Link between...to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to 16 bit. BIOS Setup - 38 - Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the CPB. Manual allows the memory...
...to alter the North Bridge controller frequency for the installed CPU. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto BIOS will automatically adjust the HT Link Frequency. (Default) x1~x10 Sets HT Link Frequency to manually set the width for the HT Link between...to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to 16 bit. BIOS Setup - 38 - Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for the CPB. Manual allows the memory...