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Motherboard GA-F2A88X-D3HP Nov. 27, 2015 Motherboard GA-F2A88X-D3HP Nov. 27, 2015
Motherboard GA-F2A88X-D3HP Nov. 27, 2015 Motherboard GA-F2A88X-D3HP Nov. 27, 2015
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...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...
...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Example: 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the...
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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 APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler 15 1-4 ...
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 APU...13 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler 15 1-4 ...
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... No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-F2A88X-D3HP motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part...
... No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R) HDMI-to change without notice. Box Contents 55 GA-F2A88X-D3HP motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part...
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... and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by... electronic components such as physical harm to the user. •• If you are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••...
... and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. •• It is suitable for warranty validation. •• Always remove the AC power by... electronic components such as physical harm to the user. •• If you are connected. •• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. ••...
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... in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Game Controller... - Smart Recovery 2 - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest...
... in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EasyTune - Game Controller... - Smart Recovery 2 - Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest...
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A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the Socket FM2+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes APU APU Pin One Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the surface of the APU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ... the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU specifications. If you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that...
A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the Socket FM2+ Socket A Small Triangle Marking Denotes APU APU Pin One Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the surface of the APU. •• Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ... the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU specifications. If you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) •• Always turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that...
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... Socket Locking Lever Completely lift up the APU socket locking lever. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket. •• Before installing the APU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to...
... Socket Locking Lever Completely lift up the APU socket locking lever. Hardware Installation - 14 - B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket. •• Before installing the APU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to...
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... to correctly install the APU cooler on one side of the retention frame. Step 2: Hook the APU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the APU cooler clip to hook it to the APU. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the APU cooler...
... to correctly install the APU cooler on one side of the retention frame. Step 2: Hook the APU cooler clip to the mounting lug on the motherboard. On the other side, push straight down on the APU cooler clip to hook it to the APU. Hardware Installation Inadequately removing the APU cooler...
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...Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend 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 power outlet before installing the memory 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. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •...
...Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend 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 power outlet before installing the memory 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. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. •...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it...
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... Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your card.
... Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your card.
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An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Restart your computer. Procedure and driver screen for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Refer to set the ...
An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- Restart your computer. Procedure and driver screen for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver B. Refer to set the ...
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... 2560x1600. DVI-D Port (Note 1) The DVI-D port conforms to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. the maximum resolution supported is from the...
... 2560x1600. DVI-D Port (Note 1) The DVI-D port conforms to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. the maximum resolution supported is from the...
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.... The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the instructions on the APU being used to install a Side Speaker, you install motherboard drivers in connector. Use this audio jack for USB devices. Hardware Installation USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and...
.... The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to the instructions on the APU being used to install a Side Speaker, you install motherboard drivers in connector. Use this audio jack for USB devices. Hardware Installation USB Type-C™ Port The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 4 2 11 4 5 6 9 10 13 14 12 7 8 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 7) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2...
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. 1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 4 2 11 4 5 6 9 10 13 14 12 7 8 4 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 5) BAT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 7) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30 12) F_USB1/F_USB2...
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... the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
... the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard.
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... the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . 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. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN3: Pin...
... the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for one . 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. Definition 1 GND 2 Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN3: Pin...
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... SS B_ •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion B cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to certain expansion cards like ... "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7_.S1-Channel Audio." 1 23 1 •• Audio...
... SS B_ •• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion B cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis provides an AC'97 1 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to certain expansion cards like ... "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7_.S1-Channel Audio." 1 23 1 •• Audio...
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...keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It...
...keep the configuration values in this chapter or introductions of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. 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...On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off, the battery on . When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to activate certain system features. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system malfunction. •• It...