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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GMA-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GMA-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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GMA-USB3 Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GMA-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 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setup...
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GA-880GMA-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory LAN RJ45 Hyper Transport 3.0 x16 PCI Express Bus Realtek RTL8111E x1 x1 Etron EJ168 2 PCI Express x1 AMD 880G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D (...
GA-880GMA-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory LAN RJ45 Hyper Transport 3.0 x16 PCI Express Bus Realtek RTL8111E x1 x1 Etron EJ168 2 PCI Express x1 AMD 880G GFX CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub DVI-D (...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as a result of your dealer. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ponents such as a result of your dealer. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object...
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... processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB850 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets ...back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports Hardware Installation - 10 - Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High ...
... processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB850 Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets ...back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for DDR3 1866(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules (Go to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports Hardware Installation - 10 - Audio Realtek ALC889 codec High ...
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... 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 may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment ...even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM3...
... 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 may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment ...even and thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation Locate the pin one of the CPU. A Small Triangle Mark Denotes Pin One of the Socket AM3...
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... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used . (Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_1 DS/SS -
... power cord from the power outlet before you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. A memory module can be used . (Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_1 DS/SS -
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.... - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or ...DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on the 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...
.... - 17 - Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or ...DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on the 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...
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...; When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED...
...; When removing the cable, pull it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 21 - The table below . • Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled • BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED...
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... you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
... you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of errors that stop...
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... Optimized Defaults - 35 - CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage control x NB Voltage Control x NB/PCIe/PLL ... system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011...
... Optimized Defaults - 35 - CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Frequency(MHz) PCIE Clock(MHz) HT Link Width HT Link Frequency Set Memory Clock x Memory Clock } DRAM Configuration ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control x DRAM Voltage control x NB Voltage Control x NB/PCIe/PLL ... system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011...
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...Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the onboard graphics controller. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of system memory allocated solely for the installed CPU. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is the total amount of CPU ...graphics display. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from 100 MHz to Manual. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set to 150 MHz. Note: If...
...Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the onboard graphics controller. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of system memory allocated solely for the installed CPU. This option is configurable only when CPU Host Clock Control is the total amount of CPU ...graphics display. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. Disabled Disables the onboard graphics controller. UMA Allocates memory for the onboard graphics controller from 100 MHz to Manual. CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set to 150 MHz. Note: If...
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...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 37 - X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Auto 5T 5T Auto 110ns 110ns Auto -- -- Auto -- -- BIOS Setup HT Link Width Allows you to manually set ...the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency ...
...Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults - 37 - X8.00 Sets Memory Clock to X5.33. Auto 5T 5T Auto 110ns 110ns Auto -- -- Auto -- -- BIOS Setup HT Link Width Allows you to manually set ...the frequency for the HT Link between the CPU and chipset. X5.33 Sets Memory Clock to X8.00. DRAM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software DRAM Configuration DCTs Mode DDR3 Timing Items x CAS# latency ...
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Trfc1 for DIMM1 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), 90ns, ...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.
Trfc1 for DIMM1 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), 90ns, ...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to single dual-channel. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. TwTr Command Delay Options are : Auto (default), 90ns, 110ns, 160ns, 300ns, 350ns.
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... Voltage Control Allows you to 2.260V. BIOS Setup - 40 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 1.500V. Normal Supplies the ... range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 1.000V to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Normal...
... Voltage Control Allows you to 2.260V. BIOS Setup - 40 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to 1.500V. Normal Supplies the ... range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory or reduce the useful life of the CPU. The adjustable range is from 1.000V to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Normal...
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... } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
... } IDE Channel 0 Slave } IDE Channel 1 Master } IDE Channel 1 Slave } IDE Channel 2 Master } IDE Channel 2 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 766M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
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... hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. BIOS Setup - 42 - The following... not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive.
... hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. BIOS Setup - 42 - The following... not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for any error. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive.
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... on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on automatically. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Enabled...
... on by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set a password with 1~5 characters to turn on automatically. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is set to Enabled...
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...) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
...) Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in advanced (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration: Turn on the amount of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows XP with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. •...
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... for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that can be sure to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that have ...specific slot to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is not supported. You can select memory module on the next reboot to allow the system to work with the optimum configurations tested to see its information. Grayed-...
... for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that can be sure to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that have ...specific slot to let the CPU reach the best overclocking performance. • Core Boost is not supported. You can select memory module on the next reboot to allow the system to work with the optimum configurations tested to see its information. Grayed-...
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... dedicated IP and you will provide a word, and then click Send and you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. ton under an item you can system status. 4-8 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to the Cloud...
... dedicated IP and you will provide a word, and then click Send and you can easily access three major functions of tweaking options that include CPU, memory, graphics, and PCIe frequencies and voltages. ton under an item you can system status. 4-8 Cloud OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to the Cloud...