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... Optional Items...6 GA-F2A85X-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-F2A85X-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-F2A85X-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-F2A85X-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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... memory modules.) APU: * To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics. - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. * Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out 1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
... memory modules.) APU: * To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics. - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 * The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. * Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI. - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out 1 x Realtek GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...
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... install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you begin to GIGABYTE...
... install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due 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. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you begin to GIGABYTE...
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... Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card...
... Installation - 18 - If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card...
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... technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. System Requirements -- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more information. - 19 - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor -- Windows 7 operating system -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start...
... technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. System Requirements -- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more information. - 19 - Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. AMD A series processor -- Windows 7 operating system -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start...
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... your HDMI-supported monitor. Use this port. Triple Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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 this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connect a monitor that supports...
... your HDMI-supported monitor. Use this port. Triple Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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 this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. Connect a monitor that supports...
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...: Pin No. 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 factory defaults. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis...
...: Pin No. 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 factory defaults. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis...
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... device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measauruedmieontmmoodduulele(X)5,8rAe-fOeCr)to this header. ously. Definition Pin No. If you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
... device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card if you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel Voltage measauruedmieontmmoodduulele(X)5,8rAe-fOeCr)to this header. ously. Definition Pin No. If you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...
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To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer...
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer...
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...-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the boot device list. BIOS Setup - 44 - 2-5 BIOS...
...-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that supports GPT partitioning such as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the first priority on the boot device list. BIOS Setup - 44 - 2-5 BIOS...
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... CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is set to Always. - 45 - BIOS Setup && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default...
... CSM Support is set to Always. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is set to Always. - 45 - BIOS Setup && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default...
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... plug. (Default) && OnChip SATA Port4-7 Type (SATA3 4~SATA3 7 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set this item to Disabled. && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in 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 audio...
... plug. (Default) && OnChip SATA Port4-7 Type (SATA3 4~SATA3 7 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set this item to Disabled. && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in 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 audio...
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... Configuration && Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. BIOS Setup Options are: Auto (default), 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to Force. Frame buffer size is the total amount of 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...
... Configuration && Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of system memory allocated solely for display. BIOS Setup Options are: Auto (default), 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to Force. Frame buffer size is the total amount of 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...
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... drivers you want to manually select the utilities 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. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive...
... drivers you want to manually select the utilities 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. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your optical drive...
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...; If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : F2A85X-D3H BIOS Version : F1c BIOS Date : 09/24/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSevtoicDe rive Return to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. appears, select Yes to reboot the system. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. The monitor will display the update process. •...
...; If the BIOS update file is updating the BIOS. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : F2A85X-D3H BIOS Version : F1c BIOS Date : 09/24/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSevtoicDe rive Return to access Q-Flash. 2. Q-Flash BIOS update is saved. Step 2: The process of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. appears, select Yes to reboot the system. Step 3: When the update process is displayed on the screen. The monitor will display the update process. •...
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... Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Tuner tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your system for these changes to take effect. •• Easy mode provides information on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model.
... Tabs Information Tab Function The CPU tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). The Tuner tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your system for these changes to take effect. •• Easy mode provides information on a specific slot to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set . The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may differ by motherboard model.
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Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear ...
Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. B. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 7/Vista/XP setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation) •• An empty formatted floppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation) 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. C. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. If you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear ...
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... a floppy disk that in the BootDrv folder. Press any key to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the menu in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the methods below. Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2. Without the driver, the hard drive...
... a floppy disk that in the BootDrv folder. Press any key to that contains the driver during the Windows setup process. First, copy the driver from the menu in the \BootDrv\Hxp folder to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the menu and press . A Command Prompt window will then automatically copy the driver files to the methods below. Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2. Without the driver, the hard drive...
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... if you to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Press . Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver 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 next screen, press to the following list, or press ESC...
... if you to configure a SCSI Adapter for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. Press . Select the SCSI Adapter you can proceed with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver 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 next screen, press to the following list, or press ESC...
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... jumper/button, refer to the instructions on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? eral > System). Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. You can temporarily remove...
... jumper/button, refer to the instructions on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is the light of standby power after the computer shuts down ? eral > System). Step 4: In Device Manager, right-click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. You can temporarily remove...