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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ... this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
Changes to the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the ... this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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...10 - AMD AM3+ processor - AMD AM3 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 ...Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port...GB of physical memory is not supported. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: -
...10 - AMD AM3+ processor - AMD AM3 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 ...Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port...GB of physical memory is not supported. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AM3+ Socket: -
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... 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
... 7/Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * G IGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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...set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals...Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU ...
...set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals...Make sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. age of the CPU ...
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It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following ...Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : ...
It is installed. 2. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following ...Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If two memory modules are unable to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used and installed in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : ...
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...Sub connector. HDMI Port (Note 2) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the ...on the monitor being used ). Before using this port. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following screen is not supported. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. PS/2 ...
...Sub connector. HDMI Port (Note 2) The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . • After installing the ...on the monitor being used ). Before using this port. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. The following screen is not supported. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. PS/2 ...
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... or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for USB devices such as a...
... or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to connect an external SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port...to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for USB devices such as a...
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... USB bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please con- Hardware Installation 11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. tact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 1 TPA+ 10 2 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 ...the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 12) F_1394_1 (IEEE 1394a Header) UG The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 G.QBOF4M 5 6 7 8...
... USB bracket. For purchasing the optional IEEE 1394a bracket, please con- Hardware Installation 11) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. tact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 1 TPA+ 10 2 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 ...the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 12) F_1394_1 (IEEE 1394a Header) UG The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 G.QBOF4M 5 6 7 8...
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...: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is present only when you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Manual allows the memory clock control item below to manually set the PCIe clock frequency...
...: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is present only when you to manually set in accordance with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Manual allows the memory clock control item below to manually set the PCIe clock frequency...
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... of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no...
... of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Capacity Approximate capacity of the two methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no...
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... SATA controllers to RAID or AHCI. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/ESATA connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA...
... SATA controllers to RAID or AHCI. OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA2_4/ESATA connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is set to AHCI mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA...
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... unavailable: PME event wake up event. BIOS Setup - 50 - Memory The system returns to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. To turn on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at...
... unavailable: PME event wake up event. BIOS Setup - 50 - Memory The system returns to Enabled, the following : Date (of the AC power. To turn on a specific day in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled) Note: When this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at...
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... installed memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can be enabled/disabled depends on a specific slot to see its information. After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart... effect or click Default to restore to install additional software. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Advanced mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. ...
... installed memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. You can be enabled/disabled depends on a specific slot to see its information. After restart, the system will operate with the optimum overclocking configuration after restart. (Note 2) Restart... effect or click Default to restore to install additional software. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in Advanced mode. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. ...