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...Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-F2A88X-D3HP Motherboard Layout 7 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 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33...
...Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-F2A88X-D3HP Motherboard Layout 7 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 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33...
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AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A88X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x2 mode. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB...
AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A88X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to x2 mode. 3 x PCI Express x1 slots (The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB...
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... Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Smart TimeLock - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of apps. Cloud Station - Smart Recovery...
... Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit * Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website and install it before installing Windows 7. Smart TimeLock - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of each application may vary by motherboard model. System Information Viewer - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Hardware Installation - 12 - Supported functions of apps. Cloud Station - Smart Recovery...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. A memory module...
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... contacts on your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the...
... contacts on your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. •• Always turn off the...
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...drivers for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Restart your computer. Set Integrated Graphics to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for AMD platform. Procedure and driver screen for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. Read the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: -- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. AMD A series processor -- 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual...
...drivers for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Restart your computer. Set Integrated Graphics to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for AMD platform. Procedure and driver screen for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. Read the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: -- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. AMD A series processor -- 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual...
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... 2560x1600. Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Please note that supports D-Sub connection to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set AMD High Definition Audio Device to connect your operating...
... 2560x1600. Use this port to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on the monitor being used . PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port for USB devices. Please note that supports D-Sub connection to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from Windows 8.1.) In Windows 8.1, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set AMD High Definition Audio Device to connect your operating...
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...). •• Used batteries must be installed inside the chassis. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to connect it is recommended that a system fan be handled in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with fan speed control design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may clear the CMOS values by yourself...
...). •• Used batteries must be installed inside the chassis. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to connect it is recommended that a system fan be handled in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with fan speed control design. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Overheating may clear the CMOS values by yourself...
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...7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for BIOS configurations). - 25 - DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to factory defaults. The AMD Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for more information. 7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to SATA 6Gb...
...7 GND To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for BIOS configurations). - 25 - DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to factory defaults. The AMD Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for more information. 7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to SATA 6Gb...
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... panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion B cards) for your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on both of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation B_ _ If your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIF_O _ 3 1 2 GND _ _U _ B F_USB3 F _ _B - 27 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
... panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion B cards) for your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on both of the motherboard header. Hardware Installation B_ _ If your expansion card. Definition 1 SPDIF_O _ 3 1 2 GND _ _U _ B F_USB3 F _ _B - 27 - Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
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... battery on . 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS Setup Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that...
... battery on . 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - BIOS Setup Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that...
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... present only when you install a CPU that supports this function. && cTDP function Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. BIOS Setup - 36 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are Disabled, 45W, 60W. (Default: Disabled) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during...
... present only when you install a CPU that supports this function. && cTDP function Allows you to let the CPU enter C6 mode in independent partitions. BIOS Setup - 36 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are Disabled, 45W, 60W. (Default: Disabled) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will be reduced during...
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... memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. BIOS Setup - 38 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory...
... memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. BIOS Setup - 38 - Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are : Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory...
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... format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. BIOS Setup - 44 - Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the second priority (Boot Option #2). Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on the boot device list.
... format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. The list only displays the device with "UEFI:" string. To boot from the available devices. BIOS Setup - 44 - Removable storage devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the second priority (Boot Option #2). Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the first priority on the boot device list.
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... POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you enter 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) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select the operating system to Enabled. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot...
... POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are connected. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you enter 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) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select the operating system to Enabled. Press on the numeric keypad of the same type that support Boot...
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...USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-6 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage...
...USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. BIOS Setup - 48 - 2-6 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage...
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...hot plug. (Default) && OnChip SATA Port4-7 Type (SATA3 4~SATA3 7 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to Force. Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the graphics card on the PCIe slot controlled by the CPU as the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for...
...hot plug. (Default) && OnChip SATA Port4-7 Type (SATA3 4~SATA3 7 connectors) This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is set to Force. Configures the operating mode of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the graphics card on the PCIe slot controlled by the CPU as the first display. && Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this memory for...
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Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Steps: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to configure a RAID array. AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (6.1.4-00059) (c) 2012-2013 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Press to Configure. * BIOS defaults restored. * 1--Legacy, 79GB, Normal (NA) 2--Legacy, 79GB, Normal (NA) Figure 8 Creating a RAID Array To create a new array, press on the Create Array option. (Figure 9) AMD-RAID Array Configuration (Build...
Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. Steps: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to configure a RAID array. AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (6.1.4-00059) (c) 2012-2013 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Press to Configure. * BIOS defaults restored. * 1--Legacy, 79GB, Normal (NA) 2--Legacy, 79GB, Normal (NA) Figure 8 Creating a RAID Array To create a new array, press on the Create Array option. (Figure 9) AMD-RAID Array Configuration (Build...
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... BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features - 68 - In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select the BIOS update file. Step 1: 1. The monitor will restart after 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 or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Updating the BIOS...
... BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Unique Features - 68 - In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the key during the POST to execute. Select the BIOS update file. Step 1: 1. The monitor will restart after 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 or mouse to select an item to access Q-Flash. 2. B. Updating the BIOS...
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... problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Plug in the keyboard...
... problem is verified and solved. Select "Save & Exit Setup" to enter BIOS Setup. Turn off the computer. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to see if the device works successfully). Yes Check if there is display on , is the CPU cooler running? Plug in the keyboard...