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......6 GA-F2A88XM-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...
......6 GA-F2A88XM-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...
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... Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * To support PCI Express... be supported when using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. 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 ...
... Mbit) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot. (The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) * To support PCI Express... be supported when using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. 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 ...
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... thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The APU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard ...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the APU A. Locate the pin one of the APU. •• Do not turn on the ...
... thin layer of thermal grease on the computer if the APU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Hardware Installation The APU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard ...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the APU A. Locate the pin one of the APU. •• Do not turn on the ...
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...(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
...(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on your computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet...
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... on the PCIEX16 slot. Set Integrated Graphics to Force. -- C. A. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. Browse to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is Rev. 8.982 or...
... on the PCIEX16 slot. Set Integrated Graphics to Force. -- C. A. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on configuring a Dual Graphics system. Browse to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is Rev. 8.982 or...
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...8226;R•T The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion (GA-IVB) cards) for your motherboard to work or even damage it. For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to activate AC'97 functionality... 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/M7_.1S-ACTAhannel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. DIP...
...8226;R•T The front panel audio header supports HD audio by expansion (GA-IVB) cards) for your motherboard to work or even damage it. For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to activate AC'97 functionality... 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/M7_.1S-ACTAhannel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the motherboard header. DIP...
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...: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of the 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...
...: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of the 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...
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... to each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - SB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot 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 for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled...
... to each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) - 49 - SB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot 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 for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled...
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The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and ... users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages. •• Quick Boost mode provides you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Unique Features 5-2 EasyTune...
The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for your AMD or NVIDIA graphics card. The Memory tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard. After making changes in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and ... users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. The Graphics tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages. •• Quick Boost mode provides you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Unique Features 5-2 EasyTune...
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.... A (Continued...) - 89 - Appendix Connect the CPU cooler power cable to start the computer. Check if the memory is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes The problem is installed properly on the memory slot. Make sure the... graphics card is attached to the CPU securely. Turn on the CPU. Secure the CPU cooler No on the power to the motherboard. START Turn ...
.... A (Continued...) - 89 - Appendix Connect the CPU cooler power cable to start the computer. Check if the memory is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Yes The problem is installed properly on the memory slot. Make sure the... graphics card is attached to the CPU securely. Turn on the CPU. Secure the CPU cooler No on the power to the motherboard. START Turn ...
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... if the device works successfully). Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is working properly. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Reinstall other devices one by one (install...
... if the device works successfully). Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Yes Reinstall the operating system. The problem is working properly. No The graphics card, expansion slot, or monitor might fail. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Reinstall other devices one by one (install...