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GA-880GMA-UD2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-880GA2H-2002R
GA-880GMA-UD2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-880GA2H-2002R
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Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H Apr. 12, 2010 Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H Apr. 12, 2010
Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H Apr. 12, 2010 Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H Apr. 12, 2010
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... reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or ... legally registered to use of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check ...
... reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. No part of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For detailed product information, carefully read or ... legally registered to use of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is 1.0. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to their respective owners. For product-related information, check ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GMA-UD2H 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GMA-UD2H 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 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 SMART Recovery 76 4-7 Auto Green...77 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Easy Energy Saver 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 SMART Recovery 76 4-7 Auto Green...77 Chapter 5 Appendix...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA ...
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Box Contents GA-880GMA-UD2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
Box Contents GA-880GMA-UD2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to ...
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TSB43AB23 CLR_CMOS DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 IDE AMD SB850 JMicron JMB368 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 BAT SPDIF_IO COM SYS_FAN F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB1 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 F_PANEL - 7 - GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN VGA_DVI Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX FDD iTE IT8720 HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB USB30_LAN NEC D720200F1 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek RTL8111D CD_IN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX4 PCI AMD 880G GA-880GMA-UD2H T.I.
TSB43AB23 CLR_CMOS DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4 IDE AMD SB850 JMicron JMB368 SATA3_3 SATA3_1 BAT SPDIF_IO COM SYS_FAN F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB3 F_USB1 SATA3_4 SATA3_2 SATA3_0 F_PANEL - 7 - GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN VGA_DVI Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX FDD iTE IT8720 HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB USB30_LAN NEC D720200F1 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek RTL8111D CD_IN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX4 PCI AMD 880G GA-880GMA-UD2H T.I.
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GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3 CPU DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/...
GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3 CPU DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/...
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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 cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or...
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 cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have it on top of an antistatic pad or...
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...device - 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 ... to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Note 2) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port...
...device - 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 ... to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Note 2) (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated in the North Bridge: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port...
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TSB43AB23 chip: - Up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x IEEE 1394a header w 1 x serial port header w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Back Panel w 1 x PS/2 ...
TSB43AB23 chip: - Up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) Internal w 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors w 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector w 1 x floppy disk drive connector w 1 x IDE connector w 5 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors w 1 x CPU fan header w 1 x system fan header w 1 x front panel header w 1 x front panel audio header w 1 x CD In connector w 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header w 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers w 1 x IEEE 1394a header w 1 x serial port header w 1 x clearing CMOS jumper Back Panel w 1 x PS/2 ...
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Hardware Installation - 12 - Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for ...
Hardware Installation - 12 - Hardware Monitor w w w w w w BIOS w w w w Unique Features w w w w w w w w w w w w Bundled Software w System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU/System fan speed control (Note 6) 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for ...
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... 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according...
... 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and dam- If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according...
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CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly....
CPU Socket Locking Lever Step 1: Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. Adjust the CPU orientation if this occurs. Step 2: Align the CPU pin one finger down on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the fully locked position. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly....
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... the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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...
... the retention frame. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below 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...
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... four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual...
... four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual...
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DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. As indicated in one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Hardware Installation 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 DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in the ...
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. As indicated in one direction. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Hardware Installation 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 DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in the ...
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Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the ...
Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Carefully read the ...
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Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in BIOS Setup, be sure to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Set Internal Graphics Mode to OnChipVGA. Set Init Display First to UMA. (Note 3) - stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the back panel. A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, ...
Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in BIOS Setup, be sure to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Set Internal Graphics Mode to OnChipVGA. Set Init Display First to UMA. (Note 3) - stalled. (Note 3) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the back panel. A. An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, ...
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Hardware Installation - 20 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Before using this port for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port....
Hardware Installation - 20 - The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of an external decoder for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Before using this port for decoding.) In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port. PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port Use this port....