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... specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Mar. 15 2013 Mar. 15, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. No part...
... specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. In order to their respective owners. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this : "REV: X.X." Motherboard GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Mar. 15 2013 Mar. 15, 2013 Copyright © 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Example: All rights reserved. No part...
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...4 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 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 Graphics Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Chapter 4 Appendix...28 Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
...4 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 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 Graphics Configuration 10 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 11 1-8 Internal Connectors 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 17 2-1 Startup Screen 17 2-2 M.I.T...18 2-3 System...21 2-4 BIOS Features 22 2-5 Peripherals...24 2-6 Power Management 26 2-7 Save & Exit...27 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 28 Chapter 4 Appendix...28 Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
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GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB VGA ATX_12V Socket FM2 ATX DVI R_USB CPU_FAN USB30_LAN CI SYS_FAN AUDIO Realtek® BAT GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 SATA3 2 3 iTE® Super I/O DDR3_2 DDR3_1 PCIEX1 PCI CODEC F_AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS AMD A85X CLR_CMOS F_USB30 SATA3 0 1 COM F_USB1 Box Contents SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL 55 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without...
GA-F2A85XM-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB VGA ATX_12V Socket FM2 ATX DVI R_USB CPU_FAN USB30_LAN CI SYS_FAN AUDIO Realtek® BAT GbE LAN PCIEX16 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 SATA3 2 3 iTE® Super I/O DDR3_2 DDR3_1 PCIEX1 PCI CODEC F_AUDIO M_BIOS B_BIOS AMD A85X CLR_CMOS F_USB30 SATA3 0 1 COM F_USB1 Box Contents SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL 55 GA-F2A85XM-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to change without...
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... the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A85X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. * The maximum 64 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 7 - AMD A series processors -
... the latest APU support list.) Chipset AMD A85X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. * The maximum 64 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) - 7 - AMD A series processors -
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... by motherboard model. Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
... by motherboard model. Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest APU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please...
... hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you wish to set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest APU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please...
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... AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with two memory modules, it is Rev. 8.982 or above . An AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics card that came with your computer. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in Dual Channel mode. 1. Browse to 512M or above ) -- Plug the monitor cable into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers...
... AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with two memory modules, it is Rev. 8.982 or above . An AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 series graphics card that came with your computer. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in Dual Channel mode. 1. Browse to 512M or above ) -- Plug the monitor cable into two channels and each channel has one DDR3 memory module is selected. (Note) Make sure the drivers...
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.../ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 1 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers...
.../ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can withstand high power consumption be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: Pin No. If a power supply is recommended that a power supply that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to all devices are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 1 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers...
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... optional USB bracket, pleBaIOsSeScwoitnchtearc(tX5th8Ae-OloCc)al dealer. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power...
... optional USB bracket, pleBaIOsSeScwoitnchtearc(tX5th8Ae-OloCc)al dealer. 8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. Each USB header can provide two USB ports. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 3 MIC Power...
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... clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer. - 16 - Gently remove the battery 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection...
... clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. Pin No. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer. - 16 - Gently remove the battery 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection...
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... entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with local environmental regulations. •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. For more detailed configuration items, you need to) to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
... entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS, it with local environmental regulations. •• Always turn off , the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. For more detailed configuration items, you need to) to accept or enter a sub-menu. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key...
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... overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to those under the same items on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. 2-2 M.I .T. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set...
... overclock/overvoltage settings you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to those under the same items on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. Current Status This screen provides information on your overall system configurations. 2-2 M.I .T. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set...
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... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. The C6 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory...
... multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. The C6 state is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory...
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... timing setting screens are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set CPU and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the...
... timing setting screens are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make changes on the CPU being used. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Options are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set CPU and memory voltages. `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the...
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... password protection used. (If no password is hour, minute, and second. && System Time Sets the system time. is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you want to each SATA port controlled by AMD Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option...
... password protection used. (If no password is hour, minute, and second. && System Time Sets the system time. is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you want to each SATA port controlled by AMD Chipset. 2-4 BIOS Features && Boot Option...
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... option ROM only. Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. - 23 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && OS Type Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. After configuring 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 support a legacy PC boot...
... option ROM only. Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first. UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. - 23 - Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && OS Type Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. After configuring 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 support a legacy PC boot...
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...AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Channel Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to configure an administrator password. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to certain BIOS settings...
...AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Channel Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip SATA Type Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the AMD Chipset or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to configure an administrator password. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to certain BIOS settings...
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... 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 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 item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB...
... 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 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 item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB...
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... hard drive. Then connect the power connector from that are recommended to install. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Set OnChip SATA Type to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. 2. Press to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that worked properly (last known good record). Steps: 1. Press on the motherboard. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart automatically and boot...
... hard drive. Then connect the power connector from that are recommended to install. Configuring SATA controller mode in system BIOS Setup. Set OnChip SATA Type to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in BIOS Setup Make sure to RAID. 2. Press to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals." The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that worked properly (last known good record). Steps: 1. Press on the motherboard. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will restart automatically and boot...
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... down arrow key to a USB flash drive. After the creation is the default. 3. Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that suits your system to boot from the exact settings for Windows 8, copy the whole Hw8 folder under the BootDrv folder in the motherboard driver disk to highlight a drive. 4. To install Windows 8/7/Vista, you want to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". To...
... down arrow key to a USB flash drive. After the creation is the default. 3. Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from a floppy disk that suits your system to boot from the exact settings for Windows 8, copy the whole Hw8 folder under the BootDrv folder in the motherboard driver disk to highlight a drive. 4. To install Windows 8/7/Vista, you want to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". To...