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... by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the...is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard ...
... by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the...is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." Changes to their respective owners. No part of GIGABYTE. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard ...
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... SATA Controllers 55 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 64 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 69 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 69 4-2 Application Software 70 4-3 Technical Manuals 70 4-4 Contact...71 4-5 System...71 4-6 Download Center 72 Chapter 5 Unique Features 73 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 73 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 73 5-1-2 Updating...
... SATA Controllers 55 3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 64 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 69 4-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 69 4-2 Application Software 70 4-3 Technical Manuals 70 4-4 Contact...71 4-5 System...71 4-6 Download Center 72 Chapter 5 Unique Features 73 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 73 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 73 5-1-2 Updating...
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...-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-UP4 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2...
...-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-UP4 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA cables 55 I/O Shield The box contents above are subject to -DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2...
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...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the use of your dealer. Hardware Installation
...;• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to the use of your dealer. Hardware Installation
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... cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your APU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed APU. 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler Follow the steps below to...
... cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your APU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 4: Finally, attach the power connector of the installed APU. 1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler Follow the steps below to...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with your expansion card in the slot and does ...
Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with your expansion card in the slot and does ...
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... for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Set Integrated Graphics to 512M or above ) -- C. Browse to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for AMD platform. AMD A series processor -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer. Hardware Installation System...
... for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Set Integrated Graphics to 512M or above ) -- C. Browse to the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for AMD platform. AMD A series processor -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer. Hardware Installation System...
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... Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire technology. Hardware Installation - 20 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver To...graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note) bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards. CrossFire (Note) bridge connector -- A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct ...
... Browse to Performance\ AMD CrossFire™ Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire technology. Hardware Installation - 20 - Configuring the Graphics Card Driver To...graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Step 2: Insert the CrossFire (Note) bridge connectors in the operating system, go to the manual that came with your graphics cards. CrossFire (Note) bridge connector -- A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct ...
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... your computer 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 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for a few seconds. The AMD A88X Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and...
... your computer 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 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for a few seconds. The AMD A88X Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and...
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... cards and sound cards. Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to this header. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT Pin No...."Configuring 2/4/5.1/M7_.1S-ACTAhannel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a fronPtWpMaSnweitlcahu(Xd5i8oAm-OoCd) ule that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer....
... cards and sound cards. Hardware Installation For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to this header. CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT Pin No...."Configuring 2/4/5.1/M7_.1S-ACTAhannel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." (GA-IVB) •• Some chassis provide a fronPtWpMaSnweitlcahu(Xd5i8oAm-OoCd) ule that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer....
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• 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). - 31 - Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• 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). - 31 - Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS...
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... the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK/PCIe Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set... to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - `` M.I.T.
... the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && BCLK/PCIe Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set... to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - `` M.I.T.
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... value is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK/PCIe Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is present only when you to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 40 -
... value is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK/PCIe Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note) This item is present only when you to manually enable/disable CPU cores. BIOS Setup - 40 -
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.... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows... determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. BIOS Setup - 44 - && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the...
.... You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Slope PWM Allows... determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. BIOS Setup - 44 - && CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the...
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... settings but not all BIOS settings; is 13:0:0. 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level...
... settings but not all BIOS settings; is 13:0:0. 2-4 System Information This section provides information on the type of password protection used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used . (If no password is set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level...
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...select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the top-right corner of the drivers, a dialog box will install all the recommended ... installation. Or click No if you wish to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0...
...select Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will automatically scan your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install on the top-right corner of the drivers, a dialog box will install all the recommended ... installation. Or click No if you wish to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the Application Software page later. •• For USB 2.0...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 70 - 4-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 4-3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 70 - 4-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to update the system... flash drive, or hard drive. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is DualBIOS™? Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? ...
... motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to update the system... flash drive, or hard drive. During the POST, press the key to ensure normal system operation. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is DualBIOS™? Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? ...
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...Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS without ...Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Load BIOS Defaults after...
...Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS without ...Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. C. Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Load BIOS Defaults after...