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... Optional Items...6 GA-F2A75-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-F2A75-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU 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 of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen...
... Optional Items...6 GA-F2A75-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-F2A75-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU 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 of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen...
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Support for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A75 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2 Socket: - AMD A series processors - GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP...
Support for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A75 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to GIGABYTE's website for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Hardware Installation - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2 Socket: - AMD A series processors - GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP...
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..., "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •...
..., "- -"=No Memory) DS/SS - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used and installed in the same colored DDR3 sockets for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •...
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... expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card...
... expansion card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card...
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...BIOS Setup. System Requirements -- A. Restart your computer. Refer to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. Windows 7 operating system -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that came with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version...
...BIOS Setup. System Requirements -- A. Restart your computer. Refer to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. Windows 7 operating system -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. An AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that came with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version...
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... use this port. Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used and support for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
... use this port. Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. (Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. The screenshot below is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used and support for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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... wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your APU and system from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use...
... wire). Do not place a jumper cap on this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your APU and system from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. The motherboard supports APU fan speed control, which requires the use...
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... panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measauruedmieontmmoodduulele(X)5,8rAe-fOeCr)to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If your chassis front panel audio module to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7M.1_S-CAThAannel Audio." Incorrect connection between the module connector...
... panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measauruedmieontmmoodduulele(X)5,8rAe-fOeCr)to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. If your chassis front panel audio module to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7M.1_S-CAThAannel Audio." Incorrect connection between the module connector...
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... and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
... and updates the BIOS. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned on. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS...
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... item will display as 1.50V. When AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) is set to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - `` Advanced Memory Settings && AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-AMP memory module or AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) is set to be configurable. Options are synchronous to...
... item will display as 1.50V. When AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) is set to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature. - 39 - `` Advanced Memory Settings && AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-AMP memory module or AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) is set to be configurable. Options are synchronous to...
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... boot device list. To boot from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. BIOS Setup - 44 - 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive...
... boot device list. To boot from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. BIOS Setup - 44 - 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive...
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...&& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy Option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Only Enables UEFI Option ROM only. Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup...
...&& Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy Option ROM only. (Default) UEFI Only Enables UEFI Option ROM only. Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && Boot Mode Selection Allows you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup...
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...the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to RAID or AHCI. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA3 4/SATA3 5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set this item to AHCI mode...
...the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set to RAID or AHCI. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && OnChip SATA Port4/5 Type (SATA3 4/SATA3 5 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set this item to AHCI mode...
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...the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) SB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the South Bridge as the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for display. `` GFX Configuration...
...the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) SB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the South Bridge as the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for display. `` GFX Configuration...
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... manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will continue to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities...
... manually select the utilities to install other drivers. •• After "Xpress Install" installs all the recommended drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will continue to install on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or click No if you wish to install new GIGABYTE utilities...
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... USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Select the BIOS update file. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to reboot the system. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
... USB flash drive is updating the BIOS. Select the BIOS update file. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to reboot the system. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q-Flash, select Update BIOS From Drive. •• The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. Step 3: When the update process is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
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... in Windows environment. Unique Features After making changes in damage to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. Before you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Smart...
... in Windows environment. Unique Features After making changes in damage to individually change the core clock and memory clock for these components. Before you to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may differ by motherboard model. The Memory tab provides information on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Smart...
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... cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. C. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size...
... cable to the rear of the smallest drive Yes To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. C. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) RAID Levels RAID 0 Minimum Number of Hard ≥2 Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size...
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Then a controller menu similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following list, or press ESC to return to the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the...
Then a controller menu similar to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following list, or press ESC to return to the following for use with the Windows XP installation. - 77 - Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 3 Step 3: On the...
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... for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. You can temporarily remove the battery from Microsoft's website. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." - 85 - A: Some motherboards provide...
... for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. You can temporarily remove the battery from Microsoft's website. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. 5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." - 85 - A: Some motherboards provide...