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... User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Nov. 5, 2014 Nov. 5, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information...
... User's Manual. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Example: Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Nov. 5, 2014 Nov. 5, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Disclaimer Information...
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Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the APU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual ...
Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Block Diagram 5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 6 1-1 Installation Precautions 6 1-2 Product Specifications 7 1-3 Installing the APU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual ...
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... items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DDR3_2 DDR3_1 COM LPT Socket FM2+ ATX VGA HDMI R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H BAT SATA3 2 3 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1... PCI M_BIOS B_BIOS CODEC F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 AMD A68H SATA3 0 1 Box Contents 55 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55...
... items shall depend on the product package you obtain. GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V DDR3_2 DDR3_1 COM LPT Socket FM2+ ATX VGA HDMI R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN AUDIO Realtek® GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H BAT SATA3 2 3 iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1... PCI M_BIOS B_BIOS CODEC F_AUDIO SYS_FAN2 CLR_CMOS SPDIF_O SYS_FAN1 F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 AMD A68H SATA3 0 1 Box Contents 55 GA-F2A68HM-DS2H motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55...
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GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 Realtek® ...
GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 PCI Express Bus LAN RJ45 Realtek® ...
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...please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the ...AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the ...
...please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the ...AC power by your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a result of the ...
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...2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ... fail warning APU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 ...
...2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector ... fail warning APU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 ...
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...to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug ... is installed. 2. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the APU socket and the APU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according...
...to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug ... is installed. 2. A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the APU socket and the APU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according...
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...items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: -- Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external ... an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After ...
...items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: -- Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external ... an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After ...
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... inside the cable connector. - 11 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB...
... inside the cable connector. - 11 - Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB...
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... 1 2 3 10 5 7 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 5 4 9 11 6 7) SPDIF_O 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 10) BAT 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The line out jack.
... 1 2 3 10 5 7 8 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 6) F_PANEL 5 4 9 11 6 7) SPDIF_O 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 10) BAT 11) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 12 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The Mic in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The line out jack.
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...the fan headers to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN1/2: 1 Pin No. The ...speed control design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Definition Pin No. ATX_12V: 1 5 Pin No. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can ...
...the fan headers to the power connector in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is the ground wire). CPU_FAN: SYS_FAN1/2: 1 Pin No. The ...speed control design. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are 4-pin. Definition Pin No. ATX_12V: 1 5 Pin No. If the 12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can ...
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... and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics ...1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and...
... and sound cards. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for your chassis front panel audio module to the graphics ...1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be present on each wire instead of the motherboard header. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and...
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...press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system malfunction. •• It is...not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. When the power is potentially risky, if you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do it ...
...press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the CMOS on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in system malfunction. •• It is...not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. When the power is potentially risky, if you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. To flash the BIOS, do it ...
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... or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU temperature. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is present only...
... or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the motherboard CI header. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for CPU temperature. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is present only...
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... Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You...
... Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. the User level only allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time. You...
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... Steps: 1. Turn on your computer and press to "C-2" for your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An...," "Integrated Peripherals." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. Your system will see shall depend on the motherboard. Or you use this section may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to a profile. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode ...
... Steps: 1. Turn on your computer and press to "C-2" for your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• An...," "Integrated Peripherals." The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. Your system will see shall depend on the motherboard. Or you use this section may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to a profile. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode ...
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...the Windows 8.1 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Your system will appear. B. Refer to confirm. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . The selections available depend on -screen instructions to adjust the... installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the floppy disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to your computer first because ...
...the Windows 8.1 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Your system will appear. B. Refer to confirm. For example, from the motherboard driver disk to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . The selections available depend on -screen instructions to adjust the... installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to the floppy disk. Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to your computer first because ...
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...XP setup disk and press as soon as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to continue the driver installation. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will ..., first install the operating system. (The following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 33 - Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Refer to the following instructions use Windows 8.1 as...
...XP setup disk and press as soon as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to continue the driver installation. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will ..., first install the operating system. (The following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 33 - Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Refer to the following instructions use Windows 8.1 as...
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...96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Finally, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of properly. - 34 - WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on ...of life" product. Contravention will be taken to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ...
...96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Finally, we can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Restriction of properly. - 34 - WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on ...of life" product. Contravention will be taken to your local or regional waste collection administration for errors or omissions in all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ...