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1. PLED Power LED Yellow System Status LED Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel The LED S0 On is on when the system is operating The LED is off when the system is in S3 SS S4 S5 Off S4 sleep state or powered off S5 PW Power Switch Red Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Power Management for more information HD Hard Drive Activity LED Blue Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data RES Reset Switch Green Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart NC Purple No connection ey front panel design may differ by chassis A front panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED and etc When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly 27 Hardware Installation 9 F_AUDIO Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio HD and AC 97 audio You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header Make sure the wire assignmen
2. Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack Orange Use this audio jack to connect center subwoofer speakers in a 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Rear Speaker Out Jack Black This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Optical S PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio Before using this feature ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector Line In Jack Blue The line out jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Jack Green The line out jack Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2 channel speaker This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration Mic In Jack Pink The default Mic in jack Microphones must be connected to this jack The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification If you install a Side Speaker you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out Only microphones still MUST be con nected to the default Mic in jack Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel audio configuration in Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio device and then remove it from the motherboard When removing the cable pull it
3. y Connection Menu Connection Bluetooth Computer 333 PC Albums Camera Roll 233 Connection Bluetooth Computer 333 PC Step 3 Click the photo you want to share and your photo will be shown instantly on the desktop of the target computer B BlueTooth Connection Step 1 On your iPhone go to Settings gt Personal Hotspot and turn on this function Then go to Settings gt General gt Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on Step 2 Now you have to pair the iPhone with your computer In the operating system of your computer go to Control Panel gt Devices and Printers Select Add a device Your computer will look for Bluetooth devices and display them on the screen When the iPhone is displayed select it and click Next Step 3 A pairing code will appear on the screen You iPhone will display a message with the pairing code for you to confirm as well refer to the next screenshot Click Next 85 233 Photos Settings Personal Hotspot Personal Hotspot on Now Other users can look for your shared network using Bluetooth under the name Office_iPhone4 Discoverable Wi Fi Password 0000000 gt gt To connect using Wi Fi 1 On your computer choose iPhone from the list of network services in your settings 2 Enter the password when prompted To connect using Bluetooth 1 Pair iPhone with your computer P Asda device
4. 6x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 4 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header gE Internal gue Connectors gt gt 2 1 x 24 pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x APU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3 0 2 0 headers 1 x USB 2 0 1 1 header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper SA Back Panel gis t Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DVI D port 2 x antenna connectors 2 x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 1 x optical S PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Line In Line Out Mic In 1 0 Controller iTE I O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection APU System temperature detection APU System fan speed detection APU System fan speed control Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install BIOS Ss 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1 0a DMI 2 0 SM BIOS 2 6 ACPI 2 0a 11 Hardware Installation Unique Features Support for BIOS Support for Q Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for EasyTune Available functions in EasyTune may diff
5. Select a device to add to this computer Windows will continue to look for new devices and display them here a Office iPhones Bluetooth _ SY Phone i Ef Asda device Compare pairing codes between your computer and this device This wall verify that you are connecting to the correct device ba 251854 Does the code above match the code on the device Ove Office Phoned No The device is not displaying a code Adding device Unique Features Step 4 When the iPhone displays the pairing code press Pair to confirm After the pairing is successful your iPhone will show that it has been connected to your computer Step 5 Your computer will show that the iPhone has been added to your computer successfully Click Close to return to the Control Panel gt Devices and Printers window Step 6 Look for your iPhone device right click it and select Connect using gt Access Point to complete the configuration Now you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView Refer to the instructions on configuration Wi Fi connection and select Bluetooth connection Unique Features 86 333 PC would like to pair with your iPhone Confirm that the PIN code 251854 Cancel Add a device This device has been successfully added to this computer Windows is now checking for drivers and will install them if n
6. Figure 1 Step 2 If you want to configure UEFI RAID follow the steps in C 1 To enter the legacy RAID ROM save the settings and exit BIOS Setup Refer to C 2 for more information The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 54 C 1 UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8 64 bit installation only To configure UEFI RAID you need to prepare a USB flash drive using FAT 32 file format and copy all files including the UEFI RAID utility rcadm efi in the BootDrv UEFI RAID Utility folder in your motherboard driver disk to the flash drive Then follow the steps below Steps In BIOS Setup go to BIOS Features and set OS Type to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never Figure 2 Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup eile7i i A aie DualBIOS This option controls if CSM will be A Boot Option 1 launched Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 CD DUD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Hard Drive BBS Priorities Bootup NumLock State y Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show Select Screen T Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi General Help Previous Values F Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Ex
7. Z Z Lu lt USB_LAN SPDIF_O IE ATX 12V F_AUDIO H PCIEX16 ee a mM CODEC m GA F2A88XN WIFI GA F2A88XN WIFI Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK 100 MHz DISP CLK 100 MHz DDR3 2133 1866 1600 1333 MHz AMD APU Dual Channel Memory HDMI DVI D PCI Express Bus PCle CLK 100 MHz 1x16 UMI 4 USB 3 0 2 0 h __ Dual Bios 6 USB 2 0 1 1 i AMD A88X fi 4 SATA 6Gb s I PCI Express Bus LPC iTE Bus Super I O ee x1 PS 2 KB Mouse Mini PCle for WiFi Module only CODEC Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S PDIF Out EB For detailed product information limitation s refer to 1 2 Product Specifications 7s Chapter1 Hardware Installation 1 1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge ESD Prior to installation carefully read the user s manual and follow these procedures Prior to installation make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard Prior to installation do not remove or break motherboard S N Serial Number sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer These stickers are required for warranty validation Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware co
8. rE A q CEES o ar Ty O Hardware Installation 30 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Basic Input and Output System records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard Its major functions include conducting the Power On Self Test POST during system startup saving system parameters and loading operating system etc BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features When the power is turned off the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS To access the BIOS Setup program press the lt Delete gt key during the POST when the power is turned on To upgrade the BIOS use either the GIGABYTE Q Flash or BIOS utility e Q Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system e BIOS is a Windows based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS For instructions on using the Q Flash and BIOS utilities refer to Chapter 5 BIOS Update Utilities version of BIOS it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS To flash the BIOS do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction e It is recommended that you not alter the default setting
9. 00000U 1 275000 0 00000U 1 500U 1007 1007 Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc This sub menu allows you to set CPU chipset and memory voltages BIOS Setup A0 Warning CPU modules may be damaged or reduce life cycle when overvoltage Select Screen T Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fl F10 F12 General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit gt PC Health Status GIGABYTE DualBIOS P System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Back SLB ET c cy English Q Flash Reset Case Open Status Disabled Case Open CPU Vcore Dram Voltage 3 3U 5U 12U CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed 1809 RPM System Fan Speed 0 RPM Normal Normal Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default gt gt Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field will show No at next boot Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard Cl header If the system chassis cover is removed this field will show Yes otherwise it will show No To clear the chassis intrusion status record set Reset Case Open Status to Enable
10. 76 692GB 76 689GB La Destination Select the backup destination Drive EEE WDC WD800 D 22LSA0 ATA Device DEEL 6 C HDS722580VLSA80 ATA Device COUT FA New Volume Total Space u 74 529GB 40 349GB 76 692GB 76 689GB Browse network location Recent Places Pictures Unique Features The Smart Recovery 2 main menu Button Description Settings Allows you to select the source and destination partition Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately File Allows you to recover your files from the backup Recovery image System Allows you to recover your system from the Recovery backup image e Supported operating systems Windows 8 and 7 EB e Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system e You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time you use Smart Recovery 2 e The Backup Now button will be available only after you log in Windows for ten minutes Creating a backup Click the Settings button on the main menu In the Settings dialog box select the source partition and destination partition and click OK The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be performed hourly Note By default all partitions on the system drive are selected as the backup source The backup destination cannot be on the same partition as the backup source Saving the backup to a ne
11. AMD VISION Engine Control Center Browse to Performance AMD Radeon Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics check box is selected Note Make sure the drivers for the Chipset onboard graphics and external graphics card are properly installed Procedure and driver screen for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version Refer to the manual that came with your graphics card for more information 19 Hardware Installation 1 7 Back Panel Connectors HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE USB 2 0 1 1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc PS 2 Keyboard Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard HDMI Port Taian The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats It also supports up to 192KHz 24bit 8 channel LPCM audio output You can use this port to connect your HDMI supported monitor The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used B Windows 8 Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings After installing the HDMI device make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI The item name may differ depending on your opera
12. Auto The BIOS will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed Default gt Disabled Disables the onboard graphics gt gt Force Always activates the onboard graphics whether or not a PCI Express card is installed BIOS Setup 48 UMA Frame Buffer Size This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to Force Frame buffer size is the total amount of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller MS DOS for example will use only this memory for display Options are Auto default 256M 512M 1G 2G gt ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by AMD Chipset gt SATA Configuration leiley aie DualBIlOS Fe w D A a E N gt a a AS z H T T System Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Back MEITSI English Q Flash PORTO Hot Plug Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled SATA Hot Plug on PORTO SATA Hot Plug on PORT3 Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port Default Disabled lt SATA Power on PORTO SATA Power on PORT3 Enables or disables each SATA port Default Enabled 49 BIOS Setup 2 7 Power Management GIGABYTE DualBlOS CG amp sD A A m gt at 9 E a A Ce MTT System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Save amp Exit Eng
13. 1 Speaker or 7 1 Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up Then the speaker setup is completed ee amp Digital Output Optical BD wom Main Volume Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format B Configuring Sound Effect You may configure an audio environment on the Sound Effects tab C Activating an AC 97 Front Panel Audio Module If your chassis provides an AC 97 front panel audio module to activate the AC 97 functionality click the tool icon on the Speaker Configuration tab On the Connector Settings dialog box select the Disable front panel jack detection check box Click OK to complete Set Default a Device Front Panel Digable front panel jack detection cc cc O oa Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in Lx Conca Surround speakers TECHNOLOGY D Muting the Back Panel Audio For HD Audio Only Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box Select the Mute the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in check box Click OK to complete back Device o te the rear output device when a front headphone plugged in __ Make front and rear output devices playback two different audio streams simultaneously Recording Device
14. Controller x86 platform and press lt Enter gt Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list or press ESC to return to the previous screen AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller x64 platform ENTER Select F3 Exit Figure 3 Step 3 On the next screen press lt Enter gt to continue the driver installation After the driver installation you can proceed with the Windows XP installation Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 64 Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array Rebuilding applies only to fault tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 RAID 5 and RAID 10 arrays To replace the old drive make sure to use a new drive of equal or greater capacity The procedures below assume a new drive is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array While in the operating system make sure the Chipset and RAID drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk After restarting your computer switch to Windows desktop mode Then double click the RAIDXpert2 icon on the desktop to launch the RAID utility ac Se aT AMD ea RAIDXpert English ENU v Sse Neem Submit Step 1 Enter the login ID and password default admin and then click Submi
15. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product please consult a certified computer technician 9 Hardware Installation 1 2 Product Specifications Q APU FM2 Socket AMD A series processors AMD Athlon series processors Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest CPU support list Q Chipset AMD A88X Memory 2 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 4 GB of physical memory is installed the actual memory size displayed will be less 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 GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133 1866 1600 1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Memory Profile AMP Extreme Memory Profile XMP memory modules Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules gt Onboard Graphics APU with integrated AMD Radeon HD 8000 7000 series graphics To use the onboard graphics ports you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics 1x DVI D port supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and
16. Memory Multiplier settings Note This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature BIOS Setup 38 gt Advanced Memory Settings GIGABYTE DualBlOS a system Information BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management save amp Exit Back H 1 1 Advanced Memory Settings English Q Flash Extreme Memory Profile X M P Disabled futo futo 1 500 Enabled Enabled Extreme Memory Profile X M P 9 System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency MHz The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the memory timing settings below to be configurable Options are Auto default Quick Expert Profile DDR Voltage When using anon XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Disabled this item will display as 1 50V When Extreme Memory Profile X M P is set to Profile1 or Profile2 this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory Profile VTT Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Default Enabled Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access di
17. Slope PWM Allows you to control the system fan speed This item is configurable only when System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C BIOS Setup 42 2 4 System Information GIGABYTE DualBIOS D RS Ay e S 9 8 AS iat aca 1 BIOS Features Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit Model Name BIOS Version BIOS Date BIOS ID System Language Access Level F2A88XN WIFI Fla 08 20 2013 8AO1BG0Q Administrator English Q Flash English This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13 0 0 Use lt Enter gt to switch between the Hour Minute and Second fields and use the lt Page Up gt or lt Page Down gt key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set the default will display as Administrator The Administrator level a
18. The Password represents the network security key which is required when other computer wants to access Settings the Internet through the virtual wireless AP You can keep Network Name ssop P2PSEB P Password the default password or create your own one Network Name SSID 333 PC Shared Connection File Transfer 1234567890 1234567890 Configuring the computer that wants to access the Internet through the virtual wireless AP Step 1 Left click the Internet Access icon in the notification area When the Currently connected to list appears select the virtual wireless AP you want to connect to and click Connect Step 2 When the Connect to a Network dialog box appears OE E A EE enter the security key of the network connection the virtual Security key 234367800 wireless AP is sharing and click OK E Hide characters Step 3 After the connection the Currently connected to list shows that this computer is currently using the network connection shared by the virtual wireless AP lt 70 Unique Features B File Transfer The File Transfer allows two computers with File Transfer enabled to share files to each other Note Be sure to turn off the firewall on both computers before using File Transfer Step 1 Make sure the two computers are installed with the Wi Fi Share utility and have File Transfer enabled On the desktop of the source computer right click the Wi Fi Sh
19. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency 9 BIOS Setup 36 gt Advanced CPU Core Features eile7i aie DualBIOS cE ae ae ae aS System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings Advanced CPU Core Features English Q Flash CPU Clock Ratio 38 Auto futo Disabled futo Enabled Enabled Enabled Automat Enabled CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Core Performance Boost Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost CPB technology a CPU performance boost technology Default Auto Turbo CPB Mote Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance Default Disabled CPB Ratio Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed Default Auto Cool amp Quiet gt gt Enabled Lets the AMD Cool n Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption Default gt gt Disabled Disables this function SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions With virtualization one computer
20. a deletion 1 Select Delete Array s in the Main Menu and press lt Enter gt 2 In the Arrays section press the lt Insert gt key on the array you want to delete and then press lt Enter gt to proceed 3 When prompted to confirm Figure 14 press lt C gt to continue the deletion or lt Esc gt to cancel AMD RAID Array Configuration Build 6 1 1 00075 All data on the selected array s along with the array lt s themselves will be lost Are you sure you want to continue Press lt C gt to continue lt Esc gt to cancel Manaze View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Continue to Boot License Level 50 Figure 14 61 Available Keys Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 3 2 Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install the operating system A Installing Windows 8 7 The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system Step 1 You need to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver during the OS installation Use an alternative system to copy the SATA RAID AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive Copy the Hw8_A88 folder under BootDrv in the driver disk Step 2 Boot from the Windows 8 setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps When the screen requesting you to load the driver appears select Browse Step 3 Then browse to the USB flash drive an
21. and devices that support Boot from LAN function etc Press lt Enter gt on this item to enter the submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default Enabled Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After configuring this item set the password s under the Administrator Password User Password item gt gt Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program gt gt System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program Default Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up Default Enabled OS Type Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Other OS CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process gt gt Always Enables UEFI CSM Default gt gt Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only This item is configurable only when OS Type is set to Windows 8 Boot Mode Selection Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot gt gt UEFI a
22. drive or hard drive Note The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32 16 12 file system 3 Restart the system During the POST press the lt End gt key to enter Q Flash Note You can access Q Flash by either pressing the lt End gt key during the POST or pressing the lt F8 gt key in BIOS Setup However if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky please do it with caution Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction 71 Unique Features B Updating the BIOS In the main menu of Q Flash use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute When updating the BIOS choose the location where the BIOS file is saved The following procedure assumes that you save the BIOS file to a USB flash drive Step 1 1 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer In the main menu of Q Flash select Update BIOS From Drive e The Save BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file e Q Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32 16 12 file system e If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller use the lt End gt key during the POST to access Q Flash 2 Select USB Flash Drive Q Flash Utility v1 05 Mo
23. lt Enter gt to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings First select the profile you wish to load and then press lt Enter gt to complete You can select Select File in HDD USB FDD to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile automatically created by the BIOS such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked properly last known good record BIOS Setup 52 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 Minimum 22 2 23 24 Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard Size of the smallest Number of hard Number of hard drives Size ofthe drive drives 1 Size of drives 2 Size of the smallest drive the smallest drive smallest drive Fault Tolerance No Yes Yes Yes To configure SATA hard drive s follow the steps below A Install SATA hard drive s in your computer B Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup C Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS Mote 1 D Install the SATA RAID AHCI driver and operating system ete 2 Before you begin e Atleast two SATA hard drives to ensure optimal perf
24. on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot Hardware Installation 18 1 6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card AMD s Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform Read the following instructions on configuring a Dual Graphics system A System Requirements AMD Aseries processor Windows 8 7 operating system An AMD Dual Graphics technology supported motherboard with the BIOS updated to the latest version and correct driver make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev 8 982 or above AnAMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology for more details please visit AMD s official website and correct driver B Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1 Observe the steps in 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer Step 2 Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Peripherals GFX Configuration menu Set Integrated Graphics to Force Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512M or above Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup Restart your computer C Configuring the Graphics Card Driver After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system go to the
25. press lt Enter gt and the selection bar will move to the User Input section on the left bottom of the screen Figure 10 AMD RAID Array Configuration Build 6 1 1 00075 RAIDO Stripe set distributes space across disks for higher performance Arrays Create Array Disks 0 1 Type RAID 0 User Input Select Array Type to Create RAIDION RAIDIN Volume RAID10 RAIDABLE RAIDSO Available Keys lt T gt lt l gt lt lt gt lt gt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item Figure 10 First select a RAID mode and press lt Enter gt The selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed Then follow the on screen instructions to specify the array size You can select All available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the up or down arrow key to adjust the size Figure 11 and press lt Enter gt AMD RAID Array Configuration Build 6 1 1 00075 Create Array Disks 0 1 Type RAID 0 Total Size 158GB User Input Choose Size to Make Array Available Keys lt PAGEUP gt lt T gt lt PAGEDOWN gt lt J gt Change Size lt Enter gt Complete lt Esc gt Go Back Size Chosen All available space DOS Size 147GB Exactly 158 892 818 432 Figure 11 59 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Select a caching mode Options include Read Write Read Only and None Then press lt Enter gt to proceed AMD RAID Array Configuration Build 6 1 1 00075 Read and Write back Cac
26. straight out from the connector Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector e When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector first remove the cable from your Hardware Installation 22 1 8 Internal Connectors CCE LEE 1 ATX12V 8 F_PANEL 2 ATX 9 F_AUDIO 3 CPU_FAN 10 SPDIF_O 4 SYS FAN 11 F_USB30 5 BAT 12 F_USB1 6 SATA3 0 4 2 3 13 Cl 7 CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices A e First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect e Before installing the devices be sure to turn off the devices and your computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices e After installing the device and before turning on the computer make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard 23 Hardware Installation 1 2 ATX_12V ATX 2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector With the use of the power connector the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard Before connecting the power connector first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed The power connector possesses a foolproof design Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation The 12V power connector mainly supplies power t
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31. APU Socket Completely lift up the APU socket locking lever Locking Lever Step 2 Align the APU pin one small triangle marking with the triangle mark on the APU socket and gently insert the APU into the socket Make sure that the APU pins fit perfectly into their holes Once the APU is positioned into its socket place one finger down on the middle of the APU lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position 2 x v gt J D os oag Hardware Installation 14 1 3 2 Installing the APU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU cooler on the motherboard Step 1 Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed APU Turn the 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 lij Me TAT Step 2 Hook the APU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame On the other side push straight down on the APU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame paiia gt Er Ge WIND T TA bE Step 4 Finally attach the power connector of the APU cooler to the APU fan header CPU_FAN on the motherboard cooler and APU may adhere to the APU Inadequately removing the APU cooler may damage the APU EB Use extreme care when
32. GA F2A88XN WIFI User s Manual Rev 3001 12ME F288NWEF 3001R Declaration of Conformit MOPE E i DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY G B T Technology Trading GMbH Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a Address Bullenkoppel 16 22047 Hamburg Germany Declare that the product Product Type Motherboard Product Name GA F2A88XN WIFI conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives Responsible Party Name G B T INC U S A X 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Address 17358 Railroad Street XX Conduction amp Radiated Emissions EN 55022 2010 City of Industry CA 91748 Dd Immunity EN 55024 2010 Dx Power line harmonics EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 Phone Fax No 626 54 9338 626 854 9326 Xx Power line flicker EN 61000 3 3 2008 hereby declares that the product XJ 2006 95 EC LVD Directive Product Name Motherboard XX Safety EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A12 2011 Model Number GA F2A88XN WIFI X 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive Conforms to the following specifications gt J Technical Requirements EN 300 328 v1 7 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 EN 301 489 17 v2 1 1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 107 a and Section 15 109 a Class B Digital Device KX 2011 65 EU RoHS Directive XX Restriction of use of certain This product does not contain any of the restricted Supplementary Information substances in electronic equipment substances listed in Annex Il in concentrations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is a
33. High Definition Audio Default Device Line In Ka Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Stereo Mix Realtek High Definition Audio isabled Enable Set as Default Device Show Disabled Devices _v Show Disconnected Devices f 1 T4 BR oro cots gh eo Recording Volume L j er W Default Format Set as Default Communication Device Set Default v Device Default Format 16 Bits 44100 Hz CD Quaiity Format DvoFomat Select the sample rate and bit depth to be used when running in shared mode a GIGABYTE 1 Make sure you have connected the sound input device e g microphone to the computer 2 To record the audio click the Start Recording button s tRecorins 3 To stop recording audio click the Stop Recording button sepRecoing Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion B Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format Appendix 94 6 2 Troubleshooting 6 2 1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard please go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on GIGABYTE s website Q Why is the light of my keyboard optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down A Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that s why the light
34. Setup 32 2 2 The Main On the main menu of the Menu BIOS Setup program press arrow keys to move among the items and press lt Enter gt to accept or enter a sub menu Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want Sample BIOS Version F1a eC m M I T Boot Option 1 Config ej e7 1 a e DualBlOS lt N Setup Menus Ea Cd 4 S a gt P Saat 3 au System Information Peripherals Power Management Save amp Exit English Q Flash Enter Q Flash Select Default UEFI K Language Kingmax PO PIO Help Enabled System Enabled Other OS UEFI an Disabled Legacy UEFI OpROM Disable Function Keys uration Items Current Settings BIOS Setup Program Function Keys lt e gt lt gt gt Move the selection bar to select a setup menu lt T gt lt J gt Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu lt Enter gt Execute command or enter a menu lt gt lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt gt lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F5 gt Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus lt F gt Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus lt F8 gt Access the Q Flash utility lt FQ gt Display system information lt F10 gt Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program lt F12 gt Capture the current screen as an image and save i
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36. T1 2092 DFRS08617 F 50 Connection and use of this communications AN CCAH13LP0340T7 China 3 equipment is permitted by the NB CCAH13LP0360TO AN CMIIT ID 2013AJ0752 Nigerian Communications Commission BN CCAH13LP0380T6 NB CMIIT 1D 2013AJO757 BN CMIIT 1D 2013AJO754 See the latest safety and regulatory documents at GIGABYTE s website Copyright 2013 GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated transmitted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu mentations m For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product For detailed product information carefully read the User s Manual For product related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this REV X X For example REV 1 0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1 0 Check your moth
37. The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage and fan speed and set temperature fan speed alarm You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound file wav file Available functions in EasyTune 6 may differ by motherboard model Grayed out area s indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU chipset and memory and reduce the useful life of these components Before you do the overclock overvoltage make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6 or system instability or other unexpected results may occur 75 Unique Features 5 3 Smart Recovery 2 Smart Recovery 2 allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour You can use these images to restore your system or files when needed ii Smart Recovery 2 x O Smart Recovery 2 Settings Select the source and destination partitions Backup Name Free Space Oldest Backup Latest Backup Next Backup No backup destination Recovery Recover your file from the backup image Recover your computer from the backup image File Recovery System Recovery Driv e MALT WDC WD800JD 22LSA0 ATA Device wi CA MALY EAL GE HDS722580VLSA80 ATA Device COUT FA New Volume Total Space 74 529GB 34 081GB 40 349GB
38. Tie up same type of input jacks i e line in or microphone as an input device Separate all input jacks as independent input devices Appendix 90 6 1 2 Configuring S PDIF Out The S PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality 1 Connecting a S PDIF Out Cable Connect a S PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S PDIF out connector as shown below and an external decoder for transmitting the S PDIF digital audio signals Connects to a S PDIF optical cable 2 Configuring S PDIF Out On the Digital Output Optical screen click the Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and bit depth Click OK to complete Note Enter the Digital Output Optical screen to configure further settings if you use the S PDIF Out connector s on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the Digital Output screen if you use the internal S PDIF Out connector SPDIF_O for digital audio output 91 Appendix 6 1 3 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1 After installing the audio driver the HD Audio Manager icon ro will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 8 28 PM all anv Step 2 Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack pink on the back panel or the Mic in jack pink on the front panel Note The microphone functions on the front panel and back panel cannot be u
39. able this device If not skip this step Step 3 Then go back to My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager gt System devices and right click on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall Step 4 In Device Manager right click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the moth erboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE s website to install For more details go to the Support amp Downloads FAQ page on our website and search for onboard HD audio driver 95 Appendix 6 2 2 Troubleshooting Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem Turn off the power Remove all peripherals connecting cables and power cord etc Make sure the motherboard does not short circuit with the chassis or other metal objects Yes Isolate the short circuit No The problem is verified and solved Secure the CPU cooler Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely Is the onthe CPU Connect the power connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN header properly CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard Yes The problem is verified and solved Correctly insert the Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot m
40. abled Note When this item is set to Enabled the following functions will become unavailable PME event wake up power on by mouse power on by keyboard and wake on LAN 51 BIOS Setup 2 8 a Save amp Exit GIGABYTE DualBlOS ae E 2 gt x AIT System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management English Q Flash Save amp Exit Setup Save amp Exit Setup Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Exit Without Saving Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS Select No or press lt Esc gt to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu Load Optimized Defaults Press lt Enter gt on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately Press lt Enter gt on the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press
41. an even number e ARAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number e ARAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives EQ e ARAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives If more than two hard drives CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults To clear the CMOS values use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds N lt z E airat C I Open Normal e D Short Clear CMOS Values tg a t O e Always turn off your computer before clearing the CMOS values e 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 Hardware Installation 26 8 F_PANEL Front Panel Header Connect the power switch reset switch and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables Power LED Power Switch PLED PW
42. are icon in the notification area and select Mode Choice gt File Transfer Then select Manage Wi Fi Share to open the Wi Fi Share Manager Step 2 The Wi Fi Share Manager will display the other computer with File Transfer enabled the target computer Step 3 Go the directory where the file folder that you want to share is located Drag the file folder to the target computer displayed on the Wi Fi Share Manager Step 4 When asked whether to send the file folder to the target computer click Yes The TX light will be on when the file data is being sent Unique Features 80 a Manage Wi Fi Share Local Share Directory Ee Setting File Transfer Reset Router WiFi LS Live Update Help About Exit Windows 8 Enterprise Build 9200 5 59 PM as B gt P O 2203 Wi Fi Share j i mm e Do you want to send file s to WIN PC Step 5 The confirmation message will also appear on the target computer asking whether to accept the file folder from the source computer Click Yes to confirm You must respond in 15 seconds The RX light will be on when the file data is being received Step 6 The data will be automatically stored to a folder in the My Documents AirFileDownloads directory in the target computer which is named according to th
43. cable that support Dual Link DVI The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 2 x HDMI ports supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2 APU the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU Support for HDMI 1 4a version Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Audio e Realtek ALC892 codec High Definition Audio e 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Support for S PDIF Out LAN e Realtek GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Wireless e Wi Fi 802 11 a b g n ac supporting 2 4 5 GHz Dual Band Communication Bluetooth 4 0 3 0 HS 2 1 EDR module Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment Sy Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot running at x16 The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3 0 standard To support PCI Express 3 0 you must install an FM2 APU 1 x mini PCI Express slot for the wireless communication module EN Multi Graphics Technology Hardware Installation Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics 10 Storage Interface Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb s connectors Support for RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD SH USB Chipset 4x USB 3 0 2 0 ports 2 ports on the back panel 2 ports available through the internal USB header
44. d save the settings to the CMOS and then restart your system CPU Vcore Dram Voltage 3 3V 5V 12V Displays the current system voltages CPU System Temperature Displays current CPU system temperature CPU System Fan Speed Displays current CPU system fan speed CPU Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds Slope PWM Allows you to control the CPU fan speed This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual Options are 0 75 PWM value C 2 50 PWM value C 41 BIOS Setup System Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed gt gt Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature You can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements Default gt gt Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds gt gt Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item gt gt Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds
45. d select the location of the driver The locations of the drivers are as follows RAID driver for Windows 8 32 bit Hw8_A88 RAID x86 RAID driver for Windows 8 64 bit Hw8_A88 RAID x64 AHCI driver for Windows 8 32 bit Hw8_A88 AHCI W8 AHCI driver for Windows 8 64 bit Hw8_A88 AHCI W864A For Windows 7 browse to the Hw7_A 88 folder Step 4 When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears select AMD RAID Controller and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation IV Hide drivers that aren t compatible with this computer s hardware Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 62 B Installing Windows XP 32 bit Before installing Windows XP connect a USB floppy disk drive to your computer first because you need to install the SATA RAID AHCI driver from a floppy disk that contains the driver during the OS installation Without the driver the hard drive s may not be recognized during the Windows setup process First copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk Refer to the methods below Method A e For the AMD A88x copy all files in the BootDrv Hxp folder to your floppy disk Method B Steps 1 Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk 2 From your optical drive folder double click the Menu exe file in the BootDrv folder A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 2 3 Insert the blank formatted disk if you re using a USB floppy disk driv
46. del Name F2A88XN WIFI BIOS Version Fla IONE DY lt a 107A 0 PA08 Bs Flash Type Size MXIC 25L6465E 6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Select Device USB Flash Drive 3 Select the BIOS update file A Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model Step 2 The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen When the message Are you sure to update BIOS appears select Yes to begin the BIOS update The monitor will display the update process e Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading updating the BIOS e Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS Step 3 When the update process is complete select Reboot to reboot the system Q Flash BIOS update is completed Power off Reboot Unique Features 72 Step 4 During the POST press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save amp Exit screen and press lt Enter gt to load BIOS defaults System will re detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update SO we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults fei ey ai e DualBlOS en ee ee ee ower Man T T System Information BIOS Features Peripherals gemen English Q Flash Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Yes No Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5 Select Save amp Exit S
47. e make sure it is designated as drive A Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu and press lt Enter gt For example from the menu in Figure 2 for the AMD A88X select 6 hseries AHCI RAID for XP Your system will then automatically copy the driver files to the floppy disk Press any key to exit when finished 1 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 32bit 2 gt GIGABYTE GSATA driver for 64bit 3 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 32bit system 4 gt Marvell AHCI driver for 64bit system 5 gt Marvell RAID driver 6 gt hseries AHCI RAID for gt hseries AHCI for 8 gt hseries RAID for Vista Vista 9 gt hseries AHCI for Win 1 gt hseries RAID for 11i gt hseries RAID for 12 gt hseries AHCI for 13 gt hseries RAID for 14 gt hseries RAID for exit Win Win Hing Wing Wing RP CEED CABB gt GEED GEE D Figure 2 63 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Refer to the following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process Step 1 Restart your system to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press lt F6 gt as soon as you see the message Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver A screen will then appear asking you to specify an additional SCSI adapter Press lt S gt Step 2 Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID AHCI driver and press lt Enter gt Then a controller menu similar to that in Figure 3 will appear Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID
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49. e eee System Displays the system information including the CPU Information motherboard and memory Hardware Allows you to monitor hardware temperature voltage n i Monitor and fan speed W Connection Remote Allows you to reboot or shut down your computer Control Quick Boost Provides you with 3 levels of automatic system tuning Connection Selects how iPhone iPad will connect to your computer PictureView The PictureView application is designed to allow users to quickly and effortlessly share photographs from their iOS device directly to their computer By simply selecting a photo from the iOS device s picture library the user will then be instantly able to see it on their PC desktop Unique Features 82 Using the Cloud Station After the Cloud Station utility is installed the Cloud Station icon will appear in the notification area You can right click this icon and select Always run on next reboot to launch this utility each time you reboot the computer To use EasyTune Touch and PictureView on your iPhone iPad you must launch the Cloud Station utility on your computer first Three ways of connection Before using EasyTune Touch and PictureView use one of the three ways below to connect your Apple devices to the target computer Wi Fi Bluetooth and USB connections iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi Fi connection and iPhone 4 5 series supports all of the three connections Below we use iP
50. e from GIGABYTE s website and follow the instructions in Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function below 2 Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from File then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained from the Internet or through other source Follow the on screen instructions to complete 3 T Save the Current BIOS File Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the current BIOS file 4 BB Leas cmos setaun ater 8108 update Oad BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts C After Updating the BIOS Restart your system after updating the BIOS Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot Unique Features 74 5 2 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE s EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy to use interface that allows users to fine tune their system settings or do overclock overvoltage in Windows environment The user friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information letting users read their system related information without the need to install additional software The EasyTune 6 Interface 3 99 GHz BCLK 105 MHz BCLK Boost Level Defa
51. e receiving time To directly access this directory later you can also right click the Wi Fi Share icon in the notification area and select Local Shared Directory C WiFi A VF fr you want to recei rom 333 PC mshome net ive file s Organize Documents 1M Computer Include in library Sharewth New folder Nime J 2012 4 20 19 46 46 s am USE DISK E In this mode the Wi Fi Bluetooth card is set as a normal wireless LAN card and needs to connect to a wireless access point to get Internet connection 81 Unique Features 5 4 2 Using the Cloud Station Utility The Cloud Station utility allows GIGABYTE s iOS APPs to communicate share resources and control your desktop PC systems Two GIGABYTE s unique iOS APPs are available now EasyTune Touch and PictureView both of which can be downloaded from the Apple store for free System Requirements e Windows 8 7 e i Tunes e iPhone 5 iPhone 4 iPhone 3 and iPad series iPhone 3 and iPad series only support Wi Fi connection EasyTune Touch EasyTune Touch is a simple and easy to use application that allows users to remotely control Saye their system through Apple devices including iPhone and iPAD Detailed functions are as follows Option Descriptions pan Option Description Tuner Allows you to change CPU memory frequency and voltage settings e
52. ecessary You may need to wait for this to finish before your device is ready to use a Ce eee KH To verify if this device finished installing properly look for it in EA Devices and Printers Sas Office iPhones Gx S Al Comro Panel tems Devices snd Primer Addadevice Addapenter Commectusing gt Remeve device 4 Devices 6 a ET Pi nee ADATACHE BanQEL2000 BuetoothUSE USB PS 2 Optical Hent Controler Mouse C USB Connection Step 1 On your iPhone go to Settings gt Personal Hotspot and turn on this function Settings Personal Hotspot Now Discoverable Other users can look for your shared network using Bluetooth under the name Office_iPhone4 Wi Fi Password 0000000 gt gt To connect using Wi Fi 1 On your computer choose iPhone from the list of network services in your settings 2 Enter the password when prompted To connect using Bluetooth 1 Pair iPhone with your computer Step 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer using the iPhone USB cable Step 3 P a After the iPhone is connected to your computer go to Erur Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center gt Change y maemo S adapter settings Make sure Apple Mobile Device Ethernet is present If not re check the connection Now you are ready to use EasyTune Touch or PictureView Refer to the instructions on configu
53. ed with UEFI string DualBlOS 1BITT 1 0X A Inc Inc y Specify the overall boot order from the available devices list Use keys to modify the order Default Devices ordered according to SATA port number Lowest first Select Screen t Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Allows you to setup a user password that will be required upon system boot To configure the password you will be asked to enter then re enter the password Note User level password protection restrictions limit access to certain BIOS features Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64 bit select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64 bit installation disk and is prefixed with UEFI string BIOS Setup 44 Hard Drive CD DVD ROM Drive Floppy Drive Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type such as hard drives optical drives floppy disk drives
54. emory into the memory socket Yes The problem is verified and solved Insert the graphics card Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable Turn on the power to start the computer Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached Continued Appendix 96 When the computer is turned on is the CPU cooler running No The power supply CPU or CPU socket might fail Yes The problem is verified and solved The graphics card Check if there is display on your monitor expansion slot or monitor might fail Yes Turn off the computer Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart the computer The problem is verified and solved The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail Check if the keyboard is working properly The problem is verified and solved Press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup Select Load Optimized Defaults Select Save amp Exit Setup to save changes and exit BIOS Setup The hard drive connector Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive s Check if the eee or cable might fail system can boot successfully The problem is verified and solved Reinstall the operating system Reinstall other devices one by one install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully for help Or go to the Support amp Downloads Techn
55. er by motherboard model Support for Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON OFF Charge Support for Wi Fi Share Support for Cloud Station H spline Norton Internet Security OEM version Operating Support for Windows 8 1 8 7 32 bit 64 bit System Ifyou plan to install Windows 8 1 please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE s website Support for Windows XP 32 bit To support Windows XP 32 bit you must install an AMD FM2 Trinity APU iC Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor 17 0cm x 17 0cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product related information without prior notice Please visit the Support amp Downloads Utility page on GIGABYTE s website to check the supported operating system s for the software listed in the Unique Features and Bundled Software columns Hardware Installation 12 1 3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler t Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU e Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU Go to GIGABYTE s website for the latest APU support list e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the APU to prevent hardware damage Locate the pin one of the APU The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly e Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the APU Do not turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not insta
56. erboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS drivers or when looking for technical information Example Table of Contents BO UNS AS ea E A ea puedne cap eahastiiaeacteneseansisansannangueenananies 6 Optional HEMS nsina enina neea ian aaa An aA nea 6 GA F2A88XN WIFI Motherboard Layout s snssssnsnnesnsnsrsrnnnsnsrsrsrnnnsnnrnnnrnnnnnsrsnsrnneses T GA F2A88XN WIFI Motherboard Block Diagram s ssssssnsnsnnsnsnsrsrnnnsnsnsrsrnnnsnsrsrsrsneses 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation cccccssssscsssssssssscscssssseecsessseessesessesseessesassesenas 9 tI ANSTANALON PPC CAULONS sesucine ea 9 1 2 Prod ct Specifications seesinane 10 1 3 Installing the APU and APU Coolel cccccsecssesssetsssecsssssessssesssesseeeees 13 Tedd INSTRUM NS APU siii AR 13 1 3 2 Installing the APU COOl CE crsiccccstssacieceadidecveshsasseeicenestscsacebanucernosiuatdecieshecabtereemasdeetes 15 1 4 Installing the Memory snennnnnnnnnenensnnnnnenenenininininnsenenininrsrsrsrnrnnsrsrsrsrsrsrsrenns 16 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ccccccsssssssssecssessssssssessssssesssseeseeess 16 1 4 2 INSTAMIAG a MEMO uainein a iiad 17 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card cccccccseccssssescsssscessesssscsssesssessseeesseeeees 18 1 6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration ccccseesseeeeeeeeeeen 19 1 7 Back Panel GOmM GlOlS acccicssuisscssucconscsndeacscnicercenaredtavencteswedeideatebincaneivetancts
57. etup and press lt Enter gt And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup The procedure is complete after the system restarts 73 Unique Features 5 1 2 Updating the BIOS with the BIOS Utility A Before You Begin 1 In Windows close all applications and TSR Terminate and Stay Resident programs This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update 2 During the BIOS update process ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet connection for example avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet Failure to do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start 3 Do not use the G O M GIGABYTE Online Management function when using BIOS 4 GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate BIOS flashing UJ Using BIOS BiOS ij Flash Memory Size TRI 8105 Sign on Message BIOS Vendor ee een acer FBP Les cmos detautt atter BIOS update E ciear omi data Poot 1 Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server select the BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model Follow the on screen instructions to complete If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the BIOS server site please manually download the BIOS update fil
58. fferent channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability Default Enabled 9 Note This item is present only when you install a memory module that supports this feature 39 BIOS Setup gt Channel A B Timing Settings lei ley aie DualBIOS Back N 1 1 Advanced Memory Settings Channel A Timing Settings CAS Latency tRCD tRP tRAS tRC tRRD tWTR tWR tUL tRFCO tRFC1 tRTP tFAW Command Rate tCMD ANUN NA i Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends A Select DRAM Timing Select Screen T Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi F10 F12 General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information Save amp Exit Print Screen FA T16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit This sub menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert Note Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings If this occurs please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values gt Advanced Voltage Settings ellei aie 1BITT 1 LOX Back H 1 1 Advanced Voltage Settings Dynamic Vcore DUID NB core Dynamic NB Core NB DUID DRAM Voltage Ucore Loadline Calibration NBUID Loadline Calibration 0
59. hing Some data may be lost in a crash Arrays Create Array Disks 0 1 Type RAID 0 Total Size 158GB Cachin Mode Read Write User Input Select Caching Mode Read Write Available Keys Read Only lt T gt lt gt lt lt gt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back None lt Enter gt Select Menu Item Figure 12 Finally a message which says Confirm Creation of Array will appear Press lt C gt to confirm or lt Esc gt to return to the previous screen When completed you will see the new array on the main screen Figure 13 To exit the RAID BIOS utility press lt Esc gt and then press lt C gt to confirm AMD RAID Array Configuration Build 6 1 1 00075 Creates an array from the connected disks Arrays 1 RAIDO 158GB Normal R W 0 00 79GB Online 1 01 79GB Online Main Menu Initialize Disk s Delete Array s Swap Two Arrays Manage Hot Spare s View Disk Details View Array Details Rescan All Channels Controller Options Continue to Boot Available Keys lt T gt lt l gt lt lt gt lt gt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item License Level 50 Figure 13 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 60 Deleting an Array The Delete Array s menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data Record all array information including the array type the disk members and stripe block size in case you wish to undo
60. hone 4 as the demonstration Apple device Make sure i Tunes is installed first A Wi Fi Connection Make sure your iPhone and computer are using the same network connection Step 1 Make sure your computer is connected to a network connection Step 2 On your iPhone go to Settings gt Wi Fi and turn on the Wi Fi function Then choose the same network connection that your computer is currently using 83 Settings Wi Fi Networks Wi Fi r Choose a Network fi 003 a gt BR31N RH az Buffalo_Test Fe CARPC 7 gt Unique Features Using EasyTune Touch Step 1 Go to the main menu of the EasyTune Touch application on your iPhone Select Connection Step 2 On the Connection page select Wifi iPhone will begin to search for the computer using the same network connection When the computer is displayed select it Then return to the main menu of the EasyTune Touch application Now you are able to use the EasyTune Touch functions to remotely control the target computer via the iPhone or check hardware information Using PictureView Step 1 Go to the main screen of the PictureView application In the photo gallery select Connect Step 2 On the Connection page select Wifi iPhone will begin to search for the computer using the same network connection When the computer is displayed select it Then return to photo gallery Unique Features 84 Quick Boost
61. ical Support page to submit your question Our EB lf the procedure above is unable to solve your problem contact the place of purchase or local dealer customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible 97 Appendix Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose Contravention will be prosecuted We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing GIGABYTE cannot however assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high efficiency performance all GIGABYTE motherboards fulfill European Union regulations for RoHS Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment and WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment environmental directives as well as most major worldwide safety requirements To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your end of life product Restriction of Hazardous
62. ile system and can restore system data on PATA and SATA hard drives most stable overclock 4 3 Technical Manuals This page provides the content descriptions for this driver disk Rel ai Technical Manuals Chipset A e _ Brazos AMD Chipset Device Software SSS je AMDLive AMD Live Der S O e _ CooinQuiet_ AMD CPU driver o e _ EnableUSBS3XP_________JA patch program for fixed some USB issue e usb3 NEC USB 3 0 Device Sofware SSS je Eton tron USB 3 0 Device Software SSS e 7ser Amd Raid utility s e eser ATG Aver S O e XPR2 XR Patch program for Win2000 _ SS e _ vausB3 ________ _ MAUSB 3 0 Device Software SSS O Marvell Marvell 91 AHAI RAIN nreinstall driver Drivers Installation 68 4 4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website 4 iS GIGABYTE cma j No 6 Bao Chiang Road Hsin Tien Dist New Taipei City 231 Taiwan Taipei Hsien Taiwan Fax 886 2 8912 4005 http Iwww gigabyte com 4 5 System This page provides the basic system information a iS GIGABYTE System Information You can save print or e mail the system information by clicking the buttons below 8A01BG0QF2A88XN WIFI AMD A10 5800K APU with Radeon tm HD Graphics Total physical memory 715 MB Windows 8 Enter
63. is still on Q How do I clear the CMOS values A For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button press this button to clear the CMOS values before doing this please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values If your board doesn t have this jumper but ton refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1 You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute Q Why do I still get a weak sound even though have turned my speaker to the maximum volume A Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier If not try a speaker with power amplifier Q Why cannot install the onboard HD audio driver successfully For Windows XP only A Step 1 First make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed check in My Computer gt Properties gt General gt System If not please update it from Microsoft s website Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully check in My Computer gt Properties gt Hard ware gt Device Manager gt System Devices Step 2 Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound video and game controllers If yes please dis
64. it Network stack Administrator Password User Password Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc Figure 2 Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your computer and press lt F12 gt to enter the boot device configuration menu Use the up or down arrow key to select your USB flash drive which is prefixed with UEFI string Then press lt Enter gt to access the screen as shown in Figure 3 To run the UEFI RAID utility enter the following commands You can enter the commands at Shell or fsx level x represents the disk number for your USB flash drive G H Ji el f i Current running mode 1 1 2 o e HardDisk Alias PciRoot 0x0 Pci 0x12 0x2 USB 0x2 0x0 HD 1 MBR 0xc3072e18 0x1f80 Oxeea080 Removable CDRom Alias PciRoot 0x0 Pci 0x12 0x2 USB 0x2 0x0 HD 1 MBR 0xc3072e18 0x1f80 Oxeea080 BlockDevice Alias 1 PciRoot 0x0 Pci 0x11 0x0 Unit 0x1 2 Removable BlockDevice i PciRoot 0x0 Pci 0x12 0x2 USB 0x2 0x0 Press ESC in 1 seconds to skip startup nsh any other key to continue Figure 3 55 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Checking Disk Information To see the hard drive information enter the following commands and press lt Enter gt You will see CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST displayed on the screen rcadm M qa Figure 4 Figure 4 Creating a RAID Array To create a RAID array refer to the following examples to enter the commands and press lt Enter gt When
65. lish Q Flash Resume by Alarm Disabled Enabled Instant Always Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following gt gt Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month gt gt Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the settings may not be effective HPET Support Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer HPET for Windows 8 7 operating system Default Enabled gt Soft Off by PWR BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS DOS mode using the power button gt gt Instant Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly Default gt gt Delay 4 Sec Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system If the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss gt gt Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power gt gt Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC p
66. lity to configure a RAID array Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non RAID configuration Steps After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins look for a message which says Press lt Ctrl F gt to enter RAID Option ROM Utility Figure 8 Press lt Ctrl gt lt R gt to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility AMD RAID Controller BIOS 6 1 1 00075 c 2012 2013 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Press lt CTRL R gt to Configure BIOS defaults restored 1 Legacy 79GB Normal NA 2 Legacy 79GB Normal NA Figure 8 Creating a RAID Array To create a new array press lt Enter gt on the Create Array option Figure 9 AMD RAID Array Configuration Build 6 1 1 00075 0 00 79GB Ready 1 01 79GB Ready Main Menu Initialize Disk s ETETA s OS E 6 lt View Disk Details Rescan All Channels Available Keys Controller Options Continue to Boot lt 1 gt lt 4 gt lt amp gt lt gt Choose lt Esc gt Back lt Enter gt Select Menu Item License Level 50 Figure 9 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 58 The selection bar will move to the Disks section on the right of the screen Select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive and press lt Insert gt The selected hard drive will be shown in green To use all of the hard drives simply press lt A gt to select all Then
67. lled otherwise overheating and damage of the APU may occur Set the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU specifications It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU graphics card memory hard drive etc 1 3 1 Installing the APU A Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard APU socket and the notches on the APU S _ A Small Triangle Marking i S 55 FM2 Socket Joi i Denotes Pin One of the Ne E Socket E e A Small Triangle Marking s APU Denotes APU Pin One yossdy 214295 0085 01V GWV o gt x Vc Yo o gt o O N p3 DS N a N N fH 13 Hardware Installation B Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket e Before installing the APU make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the A power outlet to prevent damage to the APU e Do not force the APU into the APU socket The APU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly Adjust the APU orientation if this occurs Step 1
68. llows you to make changes to all BIOS settings the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all 43 BIOS Setup fej e7 aie Boot Option 2 Boot Option 3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD DUD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Bootup NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show OS Type Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Other PCI Device ROM Priority Network stack Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends el e7 i aie Boot Option 3 Hard Drive BBS Priorities CD DUD ROM Drive BBS Priorities Bootup NumLock State Security Option Full Screen LOGO Show OS Type Boot Mode Selection LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Storage Boot Option Control Other PCI Device ROM Priority Network stack User Password Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices For example you can set hard drive as the first priority Boot Option 1 and DVD ROM drive as the second priority Boot Option 2 The list only displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type For example only hard drive defined as the first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with UEFI string on the boot device list To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning select the device prefix
69. manufacturer QR The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default If your chassis provides an AC 97 10 SPDIF_O S PDIF Out Header This header supports digital S PDIF Out and connects a S PDIF digital audio cable provided by expansion cards for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards For example some graphics cards may require you to use a S PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time For information about connecting the S PDIF digital audio cable carefully read the manual for your expan sion card E Pin No Definition Cl 1 1 SPDIFO ime 2 GND Hardware Installation 28 11 F_USB30 USB 3 0 2 0 Header The header conforms to USB 3 0 2 0 specification and can provide two USB ports For purchasing the optional 3 5 front panel that provides two USB 3 0 2 0 ports please contact the local dealer Eg 20 11 Pin No Definition Pin No Defi
70. mponents When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard make sure they are connected tightly and securely When handling the motherboard avoid touching any metal leads or connectors It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap when handling electronic com ponents such as a motherboard CPU or memory If you do not have an ESD wrist strap keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity Prior to installing the motherboard please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard make sure the power supply has been turned off Before turning on the power make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard Before using the product please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected To prevent damage to the motherboard do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface Do not place the computer system in a high temperature environment Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user
71. nd Legacy Allows booting from operating systems that support legacy option ROM or UEFI option ROM Default gt gt Legacy Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support legacy Option ROM gt gt UEFI Only Allows booting from operating systems that only support UEFI Option ROM This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller Default Disabled This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller gt gt Disabled Disables option ROM gt gt Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only Default gt gt UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only gt gt Legacy First Enables legacy option ROM first gt gt UEFI First Enables UEFI option ROM first This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always 45 BIOS Setup Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN storage device and graphics controllers gt gt Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only gt UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only Default Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS such as installing the OS from
72. nd applications banned by the directive A i subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not X CE marking cause harmful and 2 this device must accept any inference received including that may cause undesired operation Representative Person s Name ERIC LU Signature ric Lu Signature Timmy Huang Date Aug 26 2013 Stamp Date Aug 26 2013 Name Timmy Huang Wireless Module Country Approvals European Union Philippines United Arab Emirates ESD 1307219C ER0105789 13 Qatar Ukraine ICTQATAR RT 2013 R 3412 10094 001216 13 NB 10094 001213 13 United States FCC PD97260HU Canada IC 1000M 7260H Algeria India 300 IR AGR PC ARPT 2013 AN NR ETA 546 A Australia amp New Zealand NB NR ETA 547 AA Uruguay BN NR ETA 548 n011 13 URSEC 210 FR 2013 N232 Japan Singapore R 003 130044 Complies with Brazil z D130020003 IDA Standards abs NATEL 5 15 5 35GHz indoor use only Ag ncia Nacional de Telecomunica es Jordan South Korea 0640 13 2198 TRC LPD 2013 113 Mexico KCC CRM INT 7260HMW AN RCPIN7213 0646 AN KCC CRM INT 7260HMWAN NB RCPIN7213 0639 NB KCC CRM INT 7260HMWNB 01 07898355950261 BN RCPIN7213 0645 BN KCC CRM INT 7260HMWBN Este equipamento opera em car ter secund rio isto nao tem ee Nowco Taiwan sistemas operando em carater primario MR 7946 ANRT 2013 Chile Nigera CCAH13LP0320
73. nition 1 VBUS 11 D2 2 SSRX1 12 D2 i 3 SSRX1 13 GND i 4 GND 14 SSTX2 i 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 NoPin 12 F_USB1 USB 2 0 1 1 Header The header conforms to USB 2 0 1 1 specification Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket For purchasing the optional USB bracket please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Power 5V Power 5V USB DX USB DY USB DX USB DY GND GND No Pin NC o EE 10 2 ojl ol N DM oy wy PM e Prior to installing the USB bracket be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket e Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket 2x5 pin cable into the USB 2 0 1 1 header 29 Hardware Installation 13 Cl Chassis Intrusion Header This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design E i ai Pin No Definition 1 GB 1 Signal 2 GND
74. o the APU If the 12V power connector is not connected the computer will not start power consumption be used 300W or greater If a power supply is used that does not provide the BQ meet expansion requirements it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high required power the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system x Akooooooono00000 oooooocononnoon iA iil ald af jo 0 foo poe ES ATX_12V ATX_12V Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V 24 13 EEEEEEEEEESEY 12 1 ATX Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 3 3V 13 3 3V 2 3 3V 14 12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 5V 16 PS_ON soft On Off 5 GND 17 GND 6 5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 5V 9 5VSB stand by 5V 21 5V 10 12V 22 5 11 12V Only for 2x12 pin 23 5V Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX 12 3 3V Only for 2x12 pin 24 GND Only for 2x12 pin ATX ATX Hardware Installation 24 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN Fan Headers All fan headers on this motherboard are 4 pin Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design When connecting a fan cable be sure to connect it in the correct orientation the black connector wire is the ground wire The speed control function require
75. on card Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage PCI Express x16 Slot Feet Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot Locate an expansion slot that supports your card Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel Align the card with the slot and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot Secure the card s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw After installing all expansion cards replace the chassis cover s Turn on your computer If necessary go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card s 7 Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system a2 a i Example Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card e Installing a Graphics Card Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock f Removing the Card Gently push back on the lever
76. onfirm BIOS Setup 46 2 6 Peripherals GIGABYTE DualBlOS a Power Management save amp Exit English Q Flash Enabled Enabled AHCI Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled USB Storage Devices Auto lIOMMU 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 gt gt Native IDE Configures the SATA controller to IDE mode gt gt RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller gt gt AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug Default OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller Default Enabled HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in audio card instead of using the onboard audio set this item to Disabled Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN function Default Enabled If you wish to install a 3rd party add in network card instead of using the onboard LAN set this item to Disabled Legacy USB Support All
77. ormance it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity If you do not want to create RAID you may prepare only one hard drive e Windows 8 7 XP 32 bit setup disk e Motherboard driver disk e AUSB flash drive e AUSB floppy disk drive needed during Windows XP installation e Anempty formatted floppy disk needed during Windows XP installation 3 1 Configuring SATA Controllers A Installing SATA hard drive s in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA port on the motherboard Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive Note 1 Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller Note 2 Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode 53 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s B Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup Step 1 Turn on your computer and press lt Delete gt to enter BIOS Setup during the POST Power On Self Test Ensure OnChip SATA Channel is enabled under Peripherals Set OnChip SATA Type to RAID Figure 1 GIGABYTE DualBIOS es ae a R H T T system Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit English Q Flash Enabled a OnChip SATA Type Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled USB Storage Devices futo
78. ousehold waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you take it back to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling f you need further assistance in recycling reusing in your end of life product you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product s user s manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort Finally we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of end of life products and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly Appendix 98 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa
79. ower Default Note Supported on Windows 8 7 operating system only BIOS Setup 50 Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 keyboard wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt Password Set a password with 1 5 characters to turn on the system Keyboard 98 Press POWER button on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system gt gt Any key Press any key to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press lt Enter gt on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press lt Enter gt to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press lt Enter gt Note To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on this item When prompted for the password press lt Enter gt again without entering the password to clear the password settings Power On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS 2 mouse wake up event Note To use this function you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Move Move the mouse to turn on the system gt gt Double Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system ErP Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 shutdown state Default Dis
80. ows USB keyboard mouse to be used in MS DOS Default Enabled 47 BIOS Setup XHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand off support Default Enabled EHCI Hand off Determines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled Port 60 64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I O ports 64h and 60h This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards mice in MS DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices Default Disabled USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices This item appears only when a USB storage device is installed gt GFX Configuration GIGABYTE DualBIOS A c FON D Q amp AE j gt M T T System Information BIOS Features Power Management Save amp Exit Back Peripherals GFX Configuration English Q Flash Primary Video Device NB PCIe futo Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics gt gt IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display gt gt NB PCle Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display Default Integrated Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function gt gt
81. point 4 Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and click Restore 5 Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore immediately or later Once you respond Yes the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup If needed be sure to make a copy of your data before the restore EB For further instructions refer to the Help file of Smart Recovery 2 77 Unique Features 5 4 Using the Wi Fi Bluetooth Utilities 5 4 1 Using the Wi Fi Share Utility Install the drivers and utilities from the included wireless module driver disk The Wi Fi Share utility allows you to configure how your Wi Fi Bluetooth card will act First it can turn your computer into a virtual wireless access point Hotspot which allows WiFi capable computers or mobile devices to access the Internet through the virtual wireless access point Second it can be configured to let your computer share data to another computer by simply dragging the data from your computer to the target computer File Transfer Third it surely can be used as a normal wireless LAN card WiFi EB The Wi Fi Share utility is supported in Windows 8 7 only To use Wi Fi Share for the first time click the Wi Fi Share Manager icon on the Start screen Windows 8 or launch it from Start All Applica
82. prise AMD FM2 FM2 series Utilities DVD 1 0 B13 0814 1 69 Drivers Installation 4 6 Download Center To update the BIOS drivers or applications click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website The latest version of the BIOS drivers or applications will be displayed GIGABYTE Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically Drivers Installation Google Drive Version 1 8 4357 4863 Size 19 57MB Store your files safely and access them from any device By installing this application you agree to the Google DriveTerms and Use and the Privacy Policy Google Chrome a faster way to browse the web Version 26 0 1410 43 Size 29 25MB Google Search built into the address bar Stable and Secure By installing this application you agree to the Google Chrome Terms of use and Privacy Policy Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer Version 7 4 3607 2246 Size 19 57MB Google Toolbar makes web browsing more convenient Search from any website Translate web pages instantly Share your favorite sites with friend By installing this application you agree to the Google Toolbar Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy Norton Internet Security NIS Version 2013 70 Chapter 5 Unique Features 5 1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide
83. r cord and restart your computer e Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery A e Replace the battery with an equivalent one Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model e Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model e When installing the battery note the orientation of the positive side and the negative side of the battery the positive side should face up e Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations 25 Hardware Installation 6 7 SATA3 0 1 2 3 SATA 6Gb s Connectors The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb s and SATA 1 5Gb s standard Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device The AMD A88X Chipset supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s for instructions on configuring a RAID array Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 6 7 RXN RXP GND COB 4 et O Hno HSER A are to be used the total number of hard drives must be
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85. ration Wi Fi connection and select USB connection 87 Unique Features Unique Features 88 Chapter6 Appendix 6 1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 6 1 1 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio The motherboard provides six audio jacks on the back panel which support 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel Noe audio Xk re The picture to the right shows the default audio jack snn ee OO assignments e yie a i M spoar Out eu The integrated HD High Definition audio provides He jack retasking capability that allows the user to change piein Lay the function for each jack through the audio driver lt Supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification jack for microphone functionality e If you install a Side Speaker you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to instructions on the next page ER To install a microphone connect your microphone to the Mic in jack and manually configure the High Definition Audio HD Audio HD Audio includes multiple high quality digital to analog converters DACs and features multistreaming capabilities that allow multiple audio streams in and out to be
86. rder to get better playback quality when playing the Blu ray discs refer to the recommended system requirements or better below e AMD A series processors e Memory Two 1 GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled e BIOS Setup Atleast 512 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Peripherals GFX Configuration for more information e Playback software CyberLink PowerDVD 10 0 or later Note Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled Whether Hardware Acceleration can be enabled for 3D Blu ray discs is dependent on the APU being used e HDCP compliant monitor s USB 3 0 2 0 Port The USB 3 0 port supports the USB 3 0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2 0 1 1 specification Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard mouse USB printer USB flash drive and etc RJ 45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs Connection i s Speed LED Activity LED Connection Speed LED Activity LED State Description State Description ua ma Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring re Green 100 Mbps data rate Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Off 10 Mbps data rate LAN Port Note The DVI D port does not support D Sub connection by adapter 21 Hardware Installation
87. removing the APU cooler because the thermal grease tape between the APU Hardware Installation 1 4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory e Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory It is recommended 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 e Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage e Memory modules have a foolproof design A memory module can be installed in only one direction If you are unable to insert the memory switch the direction 1 4 1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology After the memory is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels gt Channel A DDR3_1 gt Channel B DDR3_2 Due to APU limitations read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode 1 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is in
88. s unless you need to to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values Refer to the Load Optimized Defaults section in this chapter or introductions of the battery clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values f e Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky if you do not encounter problems using the current 31 BIOS Setup 2 1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots GIGABYTE Function Keys Function Keys lt DEL gt BIOS SETUP Q FLASH Press the lt Delete gt key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q Flash utility in BIOS Setup lt F9 gt SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the lt F9 gt key to display your system information lt F12 gt BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup In Boot Menu use the up arrow key lt T gt or the down arrow key lt 4 gt to select the first boot device then press lt Enter gt to accept The system will boot from the device immediately Note The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only After system restart the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings lt END gt Q FLASH Press the lt End gt key to access the Q Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first BIOS
89. s the use of a fan with fan speed control design For optimum heat dissipation it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis o CPU_FAN SYS FAN Rimi Pin No Definition GND 1 CPU_FAN 2 12V 3 Sense l 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN aT e Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheat ing Overheating may result in damage to the APU or the system may hang e These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks Do not place a jumper cap on the headers 5 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS configurations date and time information in the CMOS when the computer is turned off Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost TREE EEE ir N aTe You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute PUT Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder making them short for 5 seconds 3 Replace the battery 4 Plug in the powe
90. scsupcuonecsinsdnansexsoewnmtatseretdetiee 91 6 1 3 Configuring Microphone ReCording csesecssssssssessssssscssssesessssssecssssersssesessees 92 6 1 4 Using thie Sound Recorder s ssssssssssrssssreseoseoresrennsnnseonnsrennrnsronnonennernnnarenenne 94 02 IMOUBIE SMO OUING serenon ARE 95 6 2 1 Frequently Asked QueSTiONSG ccccscsssessssssssscsssesessesssecseseessssesesecesesereseeseess 95 6 2 2 Troubleshooting PIO CE QUI Gs ictssiiinsusstssisinacsadtatannitzeeiiaensabainimmitiatateenssadiiiatanebuiteas 96 Regulatory Statements asussaan iida ei 98 BE e a E lt AE E E O EE EEA AE E A E OEE A 103 Box Contents GA F2A88XN WIFI motherboard Motherboard driver disk Wireless module driver disk User s Manual Quick Installation Guide Two SATA cables I O Shield One antenna The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice Optional Items O 2 port USB 2 0 bracket Part No 12CR1 1UB030 6 R O eSATA bracket Part No 12CF1 3SATPW 4 R O 3 5 Front Panel with 2 USB 3 0 2 0 ports Part No 12CR1 FPX582 2 R O HDMI to DVI adapter Part No 12CT2 HDMI01 1 R GA F2A88XN WIFI Motherboard Layout F_USB30 2 ager BEBE CELEL M_BIOS F_USB1 F_PANEL o oO WIFI Modul ge BIOS odii DOUBLE HMI AMD A88X you FAN CLR_CMOS iTE Super 1 0 DE Realtek GbE LAN Lu x z aa lt
91. sed at the same time Step 3 Go to the Microphone screen Do not mute the recording volume or you ll not be able to record the sound To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process do not mute the playback volume It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level Step 4 To raise the recording and playback volume for the microphone click the Microphone Boost icon 8 on the right of the Recording Volume slider and set the Microphone Boost level Appendix 92 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager 0E Digital Output Optical EUR Digita output w ANALOG Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in mode ane u OK er you will not be able TECHNOLOGY GIGABYTE i valid starting from the next recording Beam Forming Directional Recording Microphone Calibration GIGABYTE Ga S gt me Ae ite Microphone Effects Beam Forming Directional Recording Microphone Calibration GIGABYTE Step 5 To open the Sounder Recorder move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen click the Start ii icon to switch to the Start screen or press the Windows button on the keyboard Right click on the screen and click the All apps icon on
92. simultaneously processed For example users can listen to MP3 music have an Internet chat make a telephone call over the Internet and etc all at the same time A Configuring Speakers The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system Step 1 After installing the audio driver restart your computer Then switch to Windows desktop mode The HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area Double click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager 8 28 PM 4 1 2013 a Fr ull 1 Note 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio Configurations Refer to the following for multi channel speaker configurations e 2 channel audio Headphone or Line out e 4 channel audio Front speaker out and Rear speaker out e 5 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out and Center Subwoofer speaker out e 7 1 channel audio Front speaker out Rear speaker out Center Subwoofer speaker out and Side speaker out 89 Appendix S te p 2 4 Realtek HD Audio Manager Digital Output Optical ie Digital Output Connect an audio device to an audio jack The The current connected device is dialog box appears Select the device according to the type of device you connect Then click OK OK Step 3 On the Speakers screen click the Speaker Configuration tab In the Speaker Configuration list select Stereo Quadraphonic 5
93. stalled 2 When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules it is recommended that memory of the same capacity brand speed and chips be used for optimum performance Hardware Installation 16 1 4 2 Installing a Memory A Before installing a memory module make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard DDR3 DIMM ADDR3 memory module has a notch so it can only fit in one direction Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets Step 1 Note the orientation of the memory module Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket Place the memory module on the socket As indicated in the picture on the left place your fingers on the top edge of the memory push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket Step 2 The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted 17 Hardware Installation 1 5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card e Make sure the motherboard supports the expansi
94. stalling the drivers first install the operating system The following instructions use 4 1 Installing Chipset Drivers Now Loading Please wait After inserting the driver disk Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Install All button and Xpress Install will install all the rec ommended drivers Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install Install Chipset Drivers We recommend that you install the drivers listed below for your motherboard Please click Install All to install all the drivers automatically Version 1 8 4357 4863 Store your files safely and access them from any device By installing this application you agree to the Google DriveTerms and Use and the Privacy Policy Google Chrome a fa Version 26 0 1410 43 Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer ersion 7 4 3607 2246 Size 19 57MB Google Toolbar makes web browsing more convenient Search from any website Translate web pages instantly Share your favorite sites with friend By installing this application you agree to the Google Toolbar Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy Norton Internet Security NIS 3 rsion v when Xpress Install is installing the drivers Failure to do so may affect the driver installation e Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the dri
95. succeeded the message which says created successfully will appear Example 1 Create a RAID 0 array with Drive 0 and Drive 1 and the array size is 40 GB rcadm C r0 d 0 1 s 40000 Figure 5 C Create a array r0 RAID 0 d 0 1 Drive 0 and Drive 1 s 40000 Size of 40 GB to use the maximum size allowed do not enter s x0000 created successfully Figure 5 Example 2 Create a RAID 5 array with Drive 1 4 and the array size is 75 GB rcadm C r5 d 1 2 3 4 s 75000 Figure 6 C Create a array r5 RAID 5 d 1 2 3 4 Drive 1 4 s 75000 Size of 75 GB created successfully Figure 6 After you create the array you can enter the rcadm M qa commands to see the array information In addition to the CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST information you will see ARRAY LIST information displayed on the screen too Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 56 Deleting an Array To delete an array enter the following commands and press lt Enter gt rcadm D a 1 Figure 7 D Delete a array a 1 Array 1 to delete all arrays enter a When prompted to confirm enter YES to delete or NO to cancel and then press lt Enter gt Delete Array 1 are you sure YES NO yes deleting array 1 deleting array Corel Route0 Device 1 Figure 7 To exit the UEFI RAID utility enter exit and press lt Enter gt 57 Configuring SATA Hard Drive s C 2 Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup uti
96. system can function as multiple virtual systems Default Enabled C6 Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt state When enabled the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption The C6 State is a more enhanced power saving state than C1 Default Enabled Note This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature 37 BIOS Setup CPU Core Control Allows you to determine whether to manually enable disable CPU cores Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores number of cores available depends on the CPU being used Default Automatic mode APM Enables or disables Application Power Management Default Enabled Extreme Memory Profile X M P t Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled gt Disabled Disables this function Default gt gt Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings gt gt Profile2 Uses Profile 2 settings AMD Memory Profile A M P t Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module s to enhance memory performance when enabled Default Disabled System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto Memory Frequency MHz This value is automatically adjusted according to the BCLK PCle Clock Control and System
97. t to launch AMD RAIDXpert2 Options for Disk Device 03 as Deck ated Spare ahh deetety Disk Using LEDS Confiem Back AMD RUDDER Actree Vaarnan Step 3 On the next screen select Assign as Global Spare and click Confirm Step 5 During the rebuild process you can select the array that is being built displayed in red in the Active Volumes section to check the current progress F gt REMOVED E Dohe WDC WDIAD IIL SAM Step 2 In the Disk Devices section left click your mouse twice on the newly added hard drive informational Drive assigned as global spare om controtler 0 channel 3 Step 4 When the message A rebuild task has resumed on appears click OK to continue L EJ Dek Ho UDC WDIEACS HDD Array 3 NONE 2 RADI oes E Denes wo wosserD czL sam Step 6 When notified that the rebuild is done click OK to complete Configuring SATA Hard Drive s Configuring SATA Hard Drive s 66 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation Windows 8 as the example operating system e After installing the operating system insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive Click on the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc on the top right corner of the screen and select Run Run exe Or go to My Computer double click the optical drive and execute the Run exe program ER Before in
98. t to your USB drive lt Esc gt Main Menu Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus Exit current submenu 33 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Menus m M I T Use this menu to configure the clock frequency and voltages of your CPU and memory etc Or check the system CPU temperatures voltages and fan speeds E System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by the BIOS and system time and date m BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order advanced features available on the CPU and the primary display adapter m Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices such as SATA USB integrated audio and integrated LAN etc m Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power saving functions E Save amp Exit Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup You can save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal performance system operations system to its defaults e The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version EQ When the system is not stable as usual select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your BIOS Setup 34 fej e7 aie DualBlOS gt Advanced Frequency Settings gt Advanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status BIOS Version Fla BCLK 99 86MHz CPU Frequency 3794 S MHz Memory Freq
99. the Windows Deployment Services server Default Disable Link lpv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press lt Enter gt on this item type the password and then press lt Enter gt You will be requested to confirm the password Type the password again and press lt Enter gt You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup However the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all To cancel the password press lt Enter gt on the password item and when requested for the password enter the correct one first When prompted for a new password press lt Enter gt without entering any password Press lt Enter gt again when prompted to c
100. the bottom right corner of the screen to access the Apps screen Step 6 On this screen click Sound Recorder for audio recording Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use refer to the steps below The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer Step 1 Locate the icon in the notification area and right click on this icon Select Recording Devices 8 28 PM 4 1 2013 a ll 1 93 Appendix Step 2 On the Recording tab right click on an empty space and select Show Disabled Devices Step 3 When the Stereo Mix item appears right click on this item and select Enable Then set it as the default device Step 4 Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound 6 1 4 Using the Sound Recorder Start Recording 0 00 00 A Recording Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio Default Device Line In 2 Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Show Disconnected Devices Set Default v Properties ec Teme tn Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone Realtek
101. ting system The screenshot below is from In Windows 8 select All apps gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound gt Playback set AMD High Definition Audio 1 LED 2271wh AMD High Definition Audio Device Default Device y 2 Digital Display Audio AMD High Definition Audio Device Not plugged in Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio A iC Not plugged in Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Device to the default playback device Set Default v Properties fs Antenna Connector Note Apply Use this connector to connect an antenna Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place where the signal is good The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2 APU the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU Hardware Installation 20 DVI D Port te The DVI D port conforms to the DVI D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 Connect a monitor that supports DVI D connection to this port Please note that the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI A Dual Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics Dual display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS B Playback of Blu ray Discs In o
102. tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Neither the Dealer nor the Manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment E ty Directive R amp TTE Directive Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of March 9 1999 on Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment R amp TTE This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States The low band 5 15 5 35 GHZ is for indoor use only France Pour la France m tropolitaine 2 400
103. tions Windows 7 Then right click the Wi Fi Share icon 4 in the notification area to display configuration options Option Descriptions Option Description Manage Wi Fi Share Opens the Wi Fi Share Manager Local Share Directory Goes to the directory where shared files are located File Transfer Mode Choice Selects which mode to operate Setting Configures further settings depending on the mode selected Reset Router Reset the Wi Fi Share utility Live Update Updates Wi Fi Share online Help Displays the help file About Displays the Wi Fi Share version Exit Exits Wi Fi Share Mode Selection Wi Fi Share provides three modes for users to select as follows A Hotspot The Hotspot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point WAP Refer to the steps below for detailed configurations Configuring your computer Manage Wi Fi Share Step 1 Local Share Directory Right click the Wi Fi Share icon in the notification aR opa area and select Mode Choice gt Hotspot to turn your bieen wifi Live Update computer into a virtual wireless AP Then select Setting Help Windows 8 Enterprisd 6 00 PM 6 26 2013 e Px a D Unique Features 78 Step 2 Wi Fi Share Settings When the Wi Fi Share Settings dialog box appears ta Settings select a currently running network connection you want to share from the Shared Connection list Then click A Save
104. ts of the module con nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it For HD Front Panel Audio For AC 97 Front Panel Audio Fooocogo00nn0 D goooooooo0oop a am o Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 MIC2_L 1 MIC 2 GND 2 GND 3 MIC2R 3 MIC Power 4 ACZ_DET 4 NC 9 10 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out R 6 GND 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out L 10 GND 10 NC front panel audio module refer to the instructions on how to activate AC 97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio e Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane ously If you want to mute the back panel audio only supported when using an HD front panel audio module refer to Chapter 6 Configuring 2 4 5 1 7 1 Channel Audio e Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments please contact the chassis
105. tus Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit This section provides information on the BIOS version CPU base clock CPU frequency memory frequency total memory size CPU temperature Vcore and memory voltage 35 BIOS Setup gt M ILT Current Status This screen provides information on CPU memory frequencies parameters gt Advanced Frequency Settings eile7 i i aie DualBIOS N 9 R Fe System Information BIOS Features Peripherals Pouer Management Save amp Exit Back M I T Advanced Frequency Settings English Q Flash BCLK PCIe Clock Control 100 QOMHz futo futo futo Auto 3 BOGH Disabled Disabled Auto BCLK PCle Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCle bus frequency in 1 MHz increments Default Auto Important It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications NB Clock Mhz Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to 6000 MHz lt Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz Q CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU
106. two unique BIOS update tools Q Flash and BIOS GIGABYTE Q Flash and BIOS are easy to use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS DOS mode Additionally this motherboard features the DualBIOS design which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your computer by adding one more physical BIOS chip What is DualBIOS Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard a main BIOS and a backup BIOS Normally the system works on the main BIOS However if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged the backup BIOS will take over on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation For the sake of system safety users cannot update the backup BIOS manually What is Q Flash With Q Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS DOS or Window first Embedded in the BIOS the Q Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated BIOS flashing process What is BIOS BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest BIOS server site and update the BIOS 5 1 1 Updating the BIOS with the Q Flash Utility A Before You Begin 1 From GIGABYTE s website download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model 2 Extract the file and save the new BIOS file e g 88XNWIFI f1 to your USB flash
107. twork location If you want to save the backup to a network location select Browse network location Make sure your computer and the computer where you want to save the backup are in the same domain Choose the network location where you want to store the backup and enter the user name and password Follow the on screen instructions to complete Recovering a file Click the File Recovery button on the main menu Use the time slider on the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time The right pane will display the backed up partitions in the backup destination in the My Backup folder Browse to the file you want and copy it 76 Smart Recovery 2 Backup Location Select the partition where the backup is located m Volume Size Z i Backup Timeline 1 20 2010 8 02 PM 1 20 2010 8 02 PM 1 20 2010 4 43 AM Partition to restore Select the partition where you want to restore the backup to By default all of the backed up partitions will be selected Mci ME All of the user data and programs will be erased and replaced with those on the selected backup Make sure to back up your data before the restoration if needed GIGABYTE Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 Windows 8 7 only Steps 1 Click the File Recovery button on the main menu 2 Select the location where your backup is saved 3 Use the time slider to select a time
108. uency 1331 48MHz Total Memory Size 1024MB CPU Temperature 55 0 C Ucore 1 464U Dram Voltage PAU Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Show all information about M I T status Select Screen t1 Click Select Item Enter Dbl Click Select PU PD Change Opt Fi General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Q Flash System Information F10 Save amp Exit F12 Print Screen FAT16 32 Format Only ESC Right Click Exit on your overall system configurations Incorrectly doing overclock overvoltage may result in damage f Whether the system will work stably with the overclock overvoltage settings you made is dependent to CPU chipset or memory and reduce the useful life of these components This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results Inadequately altering the settings may result in system s failure to boot If this occurs clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values ellez aie BITELL 1 LOX gt Advanced Frequency Settings gt Advanced Memory Settings gt Advanced Voltage Settings gt PC Health Status BIOS Version Fla BCLK 99 86MHz CPU Frequency 3794 57MHz Memory Frequency 1331 48MHz Total Memory Size 1024MB CPU Temperature 55 0 C Ucore 1 464U Dram Voltage ey PAU Copyright C 2013 American Megatrends Inc Show all information about M I T sta
109. ut G zsz Level1 G 2ssci Level 2 GH ss2cte n GIGABYTE Tabs Information Tab Description fcu The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module s You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information Q turer The Tuner tab allows you to change memory settings and voltages e Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency base clock to choose to achieve desired system performance After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking Default to restore to default values be sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect e Easy mode provides information on CPU memory e Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings using the sliders e Save allows you to save the current settings to a new profile txt file e Load allows you to load previous settings from a profile After making changes in Easy mode Advanced mode be sure to click Set for these changes to take effect or click Default to restore to default values The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your AMD or NVIDIA raphics card sman The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the fan speed to be changed linearly based on the temperature thresholds you set Men monitor
110. ver installation After the system restart Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers e After Xpress Install installs all of the drivers a dialog box will appear asking whether to install new GIGABYTE utilities Click Yes to automatically install the utilities Or click No if you want to manually select the utilities to install on the Application Software page later e For USB 2 0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 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 mouse and select Uninstall and restart the system The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2 0 driver ER Please ignore the popup dialog box es e g the Found New Hardware Wizard displayed 67 Drivers Installation 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 GIGABYTE Install Application Programs Click the Install button on the right of an application to install it EasyTune 6 Size 53 49MB An easy to use Windows based system enhancement utility allowing quick access to a ariety of performance features gt 7 Windows 8 operating system Smart Recovery 2 supports NTFS f

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