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...-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-F2A88XM-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 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 CPU 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...
...-D3H Motherboard Layout 7 GA-F2A88XM-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram 8 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 CPU 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...
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1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A88X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. * The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. the...
1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A88X Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than the size of the physical memory installed. * The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. the...
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Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go 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. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same...
Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go 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. DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory of the same...
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... BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Install the driver...
... BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Install the driver...
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...-supported motherboard (with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. C. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with the BIOS updated to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is Rev. 8.982 or above . Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. Hardware Installation Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup...
...-supported motherboard (with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. C. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with the BIOS updated to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is Rev. 8.982 or above . Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. Hardware Installation Step 2: Enter BIOS Setup...
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... Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 can use this port for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 4096x2160 (Note 2), but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
... Windows 8.) In Windows 8, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 can use this port for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. HDMI Port The HDMI port is 4096x2160 (Note 2), but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive...
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...; AMD A series processors •• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled •• BIOS Setup: At least 512 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to connect front speakers...
...; AMD A series processors •• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled •• BIOS Setup: At least 512 MB of the LAN port LEDs. Use this port for line in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for USB devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to connect front speakers...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT PORT...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). - 25 - Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Refer to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. •• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least two hard drives. DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT PORT...
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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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that...
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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is recommended that...
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... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && 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 determine whether to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Press on the boot device list. This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables...
... supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && 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 determine whether to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: Enabled) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Press on the boot device list. This item is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables...
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... using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. - 47 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) && 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 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 and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables...
... using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. - 47 - BIOS Setup 2-6 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) && 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 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 and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables...
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... 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) BIOS Setup - 48 - This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB...
... 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) BIOS Setup - 48 - This should be used in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB...
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...port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on the device connected to Force. BIOS Setup SB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by AMD Chipset. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Hot Plug on PORT0~SATA Hot Plug on PORT7 Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - Frame buffer size is set to each SATA port 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 memory...
...port. (Default: Disabled) && SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on the device connected to Force. BIOS Setup SB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by AMD Chipset. `` SATA Configuration && SATA Hot Plug on PORT0~SATA Hot Plug on PORT7 Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - Frame buffer size is set to each SATA port 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 memory...
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... want to create RAID array on the motherboard. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system (Note 2) Before you begin •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that...
... want to create RAID array on the motherboard. If you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS (Note 1) D. Then connect the power connector from your computer. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system (Note 2) Before you begin •• At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is set to available SATA port on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is recommended that...
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... with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which looks like that in Figure 8 below. Steps: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to Boot Main Menu License Level: 50 Available Keys =Choose, =Back =Select Menu Item Available Keys Figure 9 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 60 - AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (6.1.1-00075) (c) 2012-2013 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array.
... with the installation of Windows operating system for a message which looks like that in Figure 8 below. Steps: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Press + to Boot Main Menu License Level: 50 Available Keys =Choose, =Back =Select Menu Item Available Keys Figure 9 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 60 - AMD-RAID Controller BIOS (6.1.1-00075) (c) 2012-2013 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array.
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... a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 66 - A screen will appear. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use with the Windows XP installation. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64...
... a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter. After the driver installation, you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver." Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) - 66 - A screen will appear. Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the following for use with the Windows XP installation. AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64...
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... instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure...
... instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the question mark (by right-clicking your system automatically during the driver installation. Failure...
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... USB flash drive or hard drive when the system 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 BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : F2A88XM-D3H BIOS Version : E4 BIOS Date : 08/08/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to execute. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
... USB flash drive or hard drive when the system 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 BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : F2A88XM-D3H BIOS Version : E4 BIOS Date : 08/08/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to execute. When the message "Are you save the current BIOS file. •• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using...
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... a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Appendix - 88 - Q: How do I still get a weak sound...
... a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to install. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this , please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord). Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from Microsoft's website. Appendix - 88 - Q: How do I still get a weak sound...
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... graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Check if the system can boot successfully. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable...
... graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Check if the system can boot successfully. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. A When the computer is turned on your monitor. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. No The hard drive, connector, or cable...