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... information, carefully read the 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. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced...
... information, carefully read the 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. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may be reproduced...
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Table of Contents 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 ... 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 2-3 M.I.T...34 2-4 System Information 43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...48 2-7 Power Management 50 2-8 Save & Exit...52 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set ...
Table of Contents 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 ... 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 2-3 M.I.T...34 2-4 System Information 43 2-5 BIOS Features 44 2-6 Peripherals...48 2-7 Power Management 50 2-8 Save & Exit...52 Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set ...
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Chapter 5 Unique Features 67 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 67 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 67 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 70 5-2 APP Center...71 5-2-1 EasyTune...72 5-2-2 System Information Viewer 73 5-2-3 Smart TimeLock...74 5-2-4 Smart Recovery 2...75 5-2-5 USB Blocker...77 5-2-6 Game Controller...78 5-3 Smart Switch ...
Chapter 5 Unique Features 67 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 67 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 67 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 70 5-2 APP Center...71 5-2-1 EasyTune...72 5-2-2 System Information Viewer 73 5-2-3 Smart TimeLock...74 5-2-4 Smart Recovery 2...75 5-2-5 USB Blocker...77 5-2-6 Game Controller...78 5-3 Smart Switch ...
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... TimeLock - Smart Recovery 2 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications...
... TimeLock - Smart Recovery 2 - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 Support for APP Center * Available applications...
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...to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 ... we recommend that memory of the memory. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same ...
...to install the memory: •• Make sure that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 ... we recommend that memory of the memory. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same ...
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PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the ...a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install...
PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the ...a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. Hardware Installation - 18 - Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install...
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... sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. A. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Procedure and driver screen for AMD platform. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- System Requirements ...display performance for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Hardware Installation Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct ...
... sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly installed. A. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Procedure and driver screen for AMD platform. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- System Requirements ...display performance for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Hardware Installation Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct ...
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... 10 Mbps data rate USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\ GFX Configuration," for line in OS. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange) Use this audio jack for more information) ••... motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Triple Display Configurations: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Whether Hardware Acceleration can be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for USB ...
... 10 Mbps data rate USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.1 port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\ GFX Configuration," for line in OS. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange) Use this audio jack for more information) ••... motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Triple Display Configurations: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Whether Hardware Acceleration can be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Use this audio jack for USB ...
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... headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is recommended that a system fan be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
... headers possess a foolproof insertion design. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is recommended that a system fan be sure to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
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...SATA Configuration," for more information. 7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off...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 instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a...
...SATA Configuration," for more information. 7) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off...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 instructions on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a...
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RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Reset Activity ...
RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Reset Activity ...
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...power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST...) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, ...
...power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to activate certain system features. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST...) during the POST when the power is a Windows-based utility that you not flash the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, ...
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...arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering... BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in...
...arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering... BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in...
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...Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move ...numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the ...current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu •• When the system is not stable ...
...Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move ...numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the ...current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu •• When the system is not stable ...
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... boot. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. BIOS Setup - 34 - 2-3 M.I.T. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset...
... boot. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. BIOS Setup - 34 - 2-3 M.I.T. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset...
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BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. - 35 - The adjustable range is ...
BIOS Setup Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. - 35 - The adjustable range is ...
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When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. BIOS Setup - 36 - Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the ...
When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. BIOS Setup - 36 - Options are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the ...
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...this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to ...adjusted according to manually enable/disable CPU cores. && CPU core Control Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default: Automatic mode)...
...this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. && AMD Memory Profile (A.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. (Default: Disabled) && System Memory Multiplier Allows you to ...adjusted according to manually enable/disable CPU cores. && CPU core Control Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default: Automatic mode)...
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... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is displayed according to your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the ...
... configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is displayed according to your memory specification. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the ...
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`` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. If this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. BIOS Setup The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. - 39 - Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make changes on the memory timings.
`` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. If this occurs, please reset the board to Manual or Advanced Manual. BIOS Setup The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set CPU, chipset and memory voltages. - 39 - Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you to set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you make changes on the memory timings.