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Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA 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. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA 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. The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 -
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GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket AM3+ CPU_FAN M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE IT8720 HDMI USB ATX R_USB AUDIO LAN Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3L PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT CLR_CMOS COM AMD SB710 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket AM3+ CPU_FAN M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE IT8720 HDMI USB ATX R_USB AUDIO LAN Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3L PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT CLR_CMOS COM AMD SB710 SATA2_0 F_PANEL SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_1 - 7 -
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GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 ... Bus AMD 880G x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Bus AMD SB710 GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D (Note) HDMI(Note) 8 USB 2.0/1.1Ports 4 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer...
GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 ... Bus AMD 880G x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 RJ45 1 PCI Express x1 LAN 2 USB 3.0/2.0 PCI Bus AMD SB710 GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D (Note) HDMI(Note) 8 USB 2.0/1.1Ports 4 SATA 3Gb/s Dual BIOS CODEC LPC Bus iTE IT8720 COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC (Center/Subwoofer...
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard ...- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * Simultaneous output for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD AM3+ processor - Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High ...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard ...- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 * Simultaneous output for DDR3 1666 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel Hardware Installation - 10 - AMD AM3+ processor - Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High ...
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...system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub... port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip ...
...system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x D-Sub... port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) iTE IT8720 chip ...
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Use this port. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend ... Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant...
Use this port. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend ... Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant...
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... software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED...LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS ...
... software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is occurring Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED...LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS ...
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...Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an UG T optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4...
...Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC • Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the... power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an UG T optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4...
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..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles...
..., advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles...
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... C1E function. BIOS Setup - 40 - Capability [Press Enter] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
... C1E function. BIOS Setup - 40 - Capability [Press Enter] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
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... BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is fixed. After configuring this item to EFI if you enter BIOS Setup. CPU...
... BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Options are: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is fixed. After configuring this item to EFI if you enter BIOS Setup. CPU...
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... controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
... controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [Native IDE] Press Enter [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
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...-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to Disabled. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled...
...-in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) USB Storage Function Determines whether to Disabled. USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead of the USB functionalities below. Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (Etron EJ168 USB Controller) Enables or disables the Etron EJ168 USB controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Controllers Enables or disables the integrated USB controllers. (Default: Enabled) Disabled...
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...where it was left off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up ...signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep ... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power...
...where it was left off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. USB Wake Up from S3 Allows the system to be awakened from ACPI S3 sleep state by a wake-up ...signal from the installed USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep ... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On By Mouse Power...
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... Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that...) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install ...
... Install" will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After the system restart, "Xpress Install" will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 55 - Drivers Installation the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that...) and restart the system. (The system will continue to install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click Install ...
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...; 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. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to the first...
...; 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. • RAID drives are not supported. • GPT partitions are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to the first...
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...tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. However, if the... is DualBIOS™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011...
...tool frees you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use and allow you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. However, if the... is DualBIOS™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011...
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...3. appears, press to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.25 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 2M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS...the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Select HDD 0-0 and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. ...
...3. appears, press to the main menu. Q-Flash Utility v2.25 Flash Type/Size MXIC 25L1605/1606 2M Keep DMI Data Enable !L! Update BIOS from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. Updating the BIOS When updating the BIOS, choose the location where the BIOS file is updating the BIOS...the update process. • Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS. • Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved. Select HDD 0-0 and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. ...
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... OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Green LAN Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [RAID] Press Enter [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
... OnChip SATA Type x OnChip SATA Port as ESP Green LAN Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled] [RAID] Press Enter [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] Item Help...
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... files in the x64 folder. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the previous screen. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to your hard drive(s). Windows Setup You have...
... files in the x64 folder. Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the previous screen. Refer to the following list, or press ESC to return to your hard drive(s). Windows Setup You have...