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...by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD... revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published 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 ...
...by any means without prior notice. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is 1.0. Copyright © 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD... revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published 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 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 Application Software 58 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
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... cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
... cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to...
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... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the slot, and press...
... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Hardware Installation - 18 - Align the card with the slot, and press...
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.... Overheating may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from overheating. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your CPU...
.... Overheating may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to remove the jumper cap from overheating. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your CPU...
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... Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments...
... Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments...
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.... Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for the onboard graphics controller. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for display...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is connected, ...
.... Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for the onboard graphics controller. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to determine whether to allocate system memory for display...PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Internal Graphics Mode Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The adjustable range is from the system memory. (Default) UMA Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is connected, ...
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...to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is ...Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Allows you to Manual. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock...
...to standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. (Note) This item is ...Control Enables or disables the control of CPU host clock. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Allows you to Manual. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock...
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Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are : Auto (... for DIMM1, DIMM2 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. - 39 - Trfc1 for DIMM3, DIMM4 Options are : Auto...
Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Minimum RAS Active Time Options are : Auto (... for DIMM1, DIMM2 Options are: Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. - 39 - Trfc1 for DIMM3, DIMM4 Options are : Auto...
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...The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage ...default), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. RAS to set the system voltages. Enabled allows the system to manually set the South Bridge voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to +0.3V. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce...
...The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to +0.3V. Note: Increasing memory voltage ...default), 4T~7T. Normal Supplies the South Bridge voltage as required. RAS to set the system voltages. Enabled allows the system to manually set the South Bridge voltage. SouthBridge Volt Control Allows you to +0.3V. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to your CPU or reduce...
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...-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the currently installed hard drive. - 41 - Options are : Auto (default), Large. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to set the date. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of the SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup...
...-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the currently installed hard drive. - 41 - Options are : Auto (default), Large. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to set the date. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Capacity Approximate capacity of the SATA device on this channel. BIOS Setup...
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... BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from your...disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Press to determine whether unlock ...
... BIOS Setup program. (Note) This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from your...disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you install. (Default: Auto) First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Press to determine whether unlock ...
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... install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed...
... install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 58 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...one more physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. site and update the BIOS. Award Modular ...manually. GA-880GM-USB3 DE . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/15/2011-RS880-SB710-7A66BG0PC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE...
...one more physical BIOS chip. What is DualBIOS™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. site and update the BIOS. Award Modular ...manually. GA-880GM-USB3 DE . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/15/2011-RS880-SB710-7A66BG0PC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. From GIGABYTE...
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...Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system ...that the BIOS file to boot. - 67 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system ...
...Updating the BIOS Restart your motherboard model. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system ...that the BIOS file to boot. - 67 - GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system ...
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... access the LD Define Menu. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Initialization Cache Mode Fast WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities Capacity... Appendix - 78 - To create an array, press to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). Option ROM Utility (c) 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4).
... access the LD Define Menu. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Initialization Cache Mode Fast WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities Capacity... Appendix - 78 - To create an array, press to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). Option ROM Utility (c) 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4).
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..., have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out...
..., have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. HD Audio features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams (in jack and manually configure the jack for multi-channel speaker configurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Side speaker out...