Gigabyte GA-F2A75-D3H User manual

GA-F2A75-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-F275D3H-1002R

Motherboard
GA-F2A75-D3H
Aug. 20, 2012
Aug. 20, 2012
Motherboard GA-F2A75-D3H

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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of
documentations:
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 motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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Table of Contents
Box Contents...................................................................................................................6
Optional Items .................................................................................................................6
GA-F2A75-D3H Motherboard Layout..............................................................................7
GA-F2A75-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram .................................................................8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler................................................................ 13
1-3-1 Installing the APU ...................................................................................................13
1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler........................................................................................15
1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration............................................. 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 20
1-8 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................31
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 32
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 35
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 43
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 44
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 47
2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 51
2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 53

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................55
3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 55
3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 56
3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 56
3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 57
3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 57
3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 58
3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................59
4-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 59
4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................59
4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................62
4-2 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 63
4-3 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 64
4-4 Smart Recovery 2 .......................................................................................... 65
4-5 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................69
5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s).................................................................... 69
5-1-1 ConguringSATAControllers ................................................................................69
5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ...............................75
5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................... 79
5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio...................................................................79
5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut..........................................................................................81
5-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording........................................................................82
5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder .....................................................................................84
5-3 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 85
5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................85
5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ....................................................................................86
5-3-3 Regulatory Statements...........................................................................................88