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GA-F2A88XM-HD3P User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-F288H3P-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
GA-F2A88XM-HD3P User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-F288H3P-1002R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
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Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Dec. 18, 2015 Dec. 18, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in this manual may...
Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Motherboard GA-F2A88XM-HD3P Dec. 18, 2015 Dec. 18, 2015 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of GIGABYTE. Example: Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. All rights reserved. Changes to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Disclaimer Information in this manual may...
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... B_BIOS BAT AMD A88X CLR_CMOS SATA3 1 SATA3 0 F_AUDIO COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB30 SATA3 4 5 SATA3 2 3 SPEAKER Box Contents 55 GA-F2A88XM-HD3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are for reference only...
... B_BIOS BAT AMD A88X CLR_CMOS SATA3 1 SATA3 0 F_AUDIO COM LPT F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB30 SATA3 4 5 SATA3 2 3 SPEAKER Box Contents 55 GA-F2A88XM-HD3P motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield * The box contents above are subject to change without notice. - 4 - The box contents are for reference only...
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.... •• It is best to consult with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 5 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
.... •• It is best to consult with the motherboard circuit or its installation and/or grounding instructions. - 5 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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Due to APU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration A. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for more ...
Due to APU limitations, read the manual that came with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration A. Dual Channel mode cannot be used for more ...
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... header will be heard if no problem is detected at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at system startup. One single short beep will be present on both of the front and back...
... header will be heard if no problem is detected at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at system startup. One single short beep will be present on both of the front and back...
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...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 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and ...BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS. To clear the CMOS values, 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 ...
...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 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and ...BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS. To clear the CMOS values, 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 ...
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Options are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you install a CPU that the ...heat output from 800 MHz to let the CPU enter C6 mode in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to determine whether...
Options are synchronous to those under the same items on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you install a CPU that the ...heat output from 800 MHz to let the CPU enter C6 mode in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to determine whether...
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...Profile (A.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Auto)..., Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is displayed according to Manual or Advanced Manual. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set...
...Profile (A.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Auto)..., Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is displayed according to Manual or Advanced Manual. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set...
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... adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer 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 Fan Speed Percentage item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...status record, set to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to ...
... adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer 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 Fan Speed Percentage item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds. && Fan Speed...status record, set to the CMOS, and then restart your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Fan Speed Percentage item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to ...
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... to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 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...
... to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) 2-3 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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...as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Contravention will be disposed of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that protects human health and the environment. Under the Directive, used batteries ...(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Also note that the information in this product was accurate in your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, ...
...as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). Contravention will be disposed of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on its packaging, which indicates that protects human health and the environment. Under the Directive, used batteries ...(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. Also note that the information in this product was accurate in your product's user's manual and we at the time of electric and electronic devices and their components. Moreover, we will be marked, collected separately, ...