Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-D3H User manual

GA-F2A68HM-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-F268M3H-1002R
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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 motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Motherboard
GA-F2A68HM-D3H
Nov. 2, 2015
Nov. 2, 2015
Motherboard
GA-F2A68HM-D3H

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Table of Contents
GA-F2A68HM-D3H Motherboard Layout ........................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the APU............................................................................................. 9
1-4 Installing the Memory....................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10
1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration............................................. 10
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 11
1-8 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................19
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 20
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 20
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 24
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 25
2-5 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Power Management....................................................................................... 30
2-7 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................32
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet.................................................................................. 32
3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 35
RegulatoryStatements.............................................................................................. 36
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 40

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GA-F2A68HM-D3H Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
5GA-F2A68HM-D3H motherboard 5Two SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5Quick Installation Guide
Socket FM2+
KB_MS
CPU_FANSYS_FAN1
ATX
F_USB30_1
AUDIO
DDR3_4
DDR3_2
DDR3_3
DDR3_1
BAT
ATX_12V
AMD A68H
CODEC
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
DVI
USB_LAN
Realtek®
GbE LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX4
PCI
SYS_FAN2
iTE®
Super I/O
GA-F2A68HM-D3H
HDMI
R_USB30
F_PANELF_USB1F_USB2
F_AUDIO
SPDIF_O TPMCOMB
PCIEX1
LPT
SATA3
R_USB
COMA
VIA®VL805
F_USB30_2
VGA
* 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.
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Chapter 1 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 components.
•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
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keepyourhandsdryandrst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 connecting or 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 or wet 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.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 ProductSpecications
APU FM2+ Socket:
- AMD A series processors
- AMD Athlon™series processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)
Chipset AMD A68H
Memory 4x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.
Dual channel memory architecture
SupportforDDR32133/1866/1600/1333MHzmemorymodules
SupportforAMDMemoryProle(AMP)/ExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memory
modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
* Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support
Dual Link DVI.
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, 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.
- Support for up to 3 displays at the same time
- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio Realtek®ALC887 codec
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* Tocongure7.1-channelaudio,youhavetouseanHDfrontpanelaudiomodule
and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN Realtek®GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
* To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI slot

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Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.
SupportforAMDEyenitytechnology
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 - SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID10,andJBOD
USB Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
VIA®VL805 chip:
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (available through the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x APU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
2 x serial port headers
1 x parallel port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1xRJ-45port
3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
APU/System temperature detection
APU overheating warning
APU/System fan speed detection
APU/System fan fail warning
APU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.

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BIOS 2x64Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- @BIOS
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Smart TimeLock
- Game Controller
- SmartRecovery2
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
Support for Q-Flash
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System
Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
* Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website
and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, and SSDs.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the APU
ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheAPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.)
•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.
•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 installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the APU may occur.
•SettheAPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeAPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheAPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the APU
Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the APU socket and the APU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
DualChannelMemoryConguration
Thismotherboardprovides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.After the
memoryisinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.Enabling
Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
ThefourDDR3memorysocketsaredividedintotwochannelsandeachchannelhastwomemorysocketsas
following:
ChannelA:DDR3_2,DDR3_4
ChannelB:DDR3_1,DDR3_3
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:
•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.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•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.
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes
APU Pin One
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable:
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
APU
FM2+ Socket
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
details on hardware installation.

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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installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
ofthe samecapacity,brand, speed, andchipsbe usedandinstalled inthesame coloredDDR3
sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules,
werecommendthatyouinstallthemintheDDR3_1andDDR3_2sockets.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration
A. System Requirements
- An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology
- Windows 8.1/7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver
- AgraphicscardthatsupportsAMDDualGraphicstechnology(formoredetails,pleasevisitAMD'sofcial
website) and correct driver
B.InstallingtheGraphicsCardsandConguring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Conguration 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.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the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.