Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 User manual

GA-F2A88XM-DS2
User's Manual
Rev. 3201
12ME-F288MS2-3201R
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Motherboard
GA-F2A88XM-DS2
Aug. 30, 2013
Aug. 30, 2013
Motherboard
GA-F2A88XM-DS2
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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:

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Table of Contents
GA-F2A88XM-DS2 Motherboard Layout.........................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6
1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 6
1-2 Product Specications...................................................................................... 7
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.................................................................................. 10
1-8 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................17
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 17
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 18
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 21
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 22
2-5 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 24
2-6 Power Management....................................................................................... 26
2-7 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................29
3-1 Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)..................................................................... 29
3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 32
Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. 33
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 36

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GA-F2A88XM-DS2 Motherboard Layout
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.
Box Contents
5GA-F2A88XM-DS2 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables
5User's Manual 5I/O Shield
KB_MS_USB
SYS_FAN
Socket FM2+
ATX
GA-F2A88XM-DS2
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
PCIEX1
DDR3_2
DDR3_1
BAT
F_USB2COMSPDIF_O
ATX_12V
AMD A88X
SATA3
PCI
R_USB
CODEC
USB30_LAN
PCIEX16
F_USB1 F_PANEL
B_BIOS
M_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
Realtek®
GbE LAN
iTE®
Super I/O
0 1
CPU_FAN
VGA
DVI
SATA3
3 2
F_USB30
CI

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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 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.
•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.

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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 A88X
Memory 2 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.
* 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 ofcial
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 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:
* To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated
graphics.
- 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.
- 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
(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 x1 slot
(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.
Storage Interface Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)

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USB Chipset:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 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
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 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D 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/System fan speed detection
APU/System fan speed control
* Whether the APU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the
APU/system cooler you install.
BIOS 2 x 64 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart Recovery 2
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled
Software Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating
System
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit
* If you 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.

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Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.5cm x 17.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without
prior notice.
* Please visit the Support\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.
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.
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.
APU
FM2+ Socket A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes
APU Pin One
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket
1-4 Installing the Memory
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two 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 two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_2
Channel B: DDR3_1

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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.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration
A. System Requirements
-AMD A series 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)
-An AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 series 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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.
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 memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

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(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
D-Sub connection to this port.
DVI-D Port (Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specication 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.
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.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
LineInJack(Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
LineOutJack(Green)
The default 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 conguration.
MicInJack(Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
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.
Playback of a Blu-ray Disc™:
In order to get better playback quality, when playing a Blu-ray Disc™, refer to the recommended system
requirements (or better) below.
•AMD A series processors
•Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1333 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled
•BIOS Setup: At least 512 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\
GFX Conguration," for more information)
•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.)
•HDCP compliant monitor(s)
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port

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1-8 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•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.
•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.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) SATA3 0/1/2/3
6) F_PANEL
7) F_AUDIO
8) SPDIF_O
9) F_USB30
10) F_USB1/F_USB2
11) COM
12) BAT
13) CLR_CMOS
14) CI
1
2
5
1310
12
7
911
8
3
5
6
4
14

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1/2)ATX_12V/ATX(2x4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, rst 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 to the APU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
3/4)CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN(FanHeaders)
The 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 requires 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.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption
be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can
lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V:
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
ATX:
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
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 NC
95VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating
may result in damage to the APU or the system may hang.
•These fan headers are not conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
1
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
ATX_12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
5
8
1
4
SYS_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1

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5) 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, "Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for
instructions on conguring a RAID array.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
0 1
SATA3
The 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.
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
2
3
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
7
1
SATA3
•A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives
are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
•A RAID 5 conguration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives
does not have to be an even number.)
•A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives.
6) 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.
•PW(PowerSwitch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may congure
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):
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):
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
No connection.
•PLED(PowerLED):
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the
chassis front panel. The LED is on when the
system is operating. The LED is off when the
system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered
off (S5).
10
9
2
1
RES- HD+
RES+ HD-
PW+
PLED+
PW-
PLED-
NC
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch
Power LED Power Switch

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7) F_AUDIO(FrontPanelAudioHeader)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Denition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module
connector 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: ForAC'97 Front PanelAudio:
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5 LINE2_R
6 Sense
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5Line Out (R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9Line Out (L)
10 NC
•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•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 manufacturer.
8) 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
expansion card.
Pin No. Denition
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
1
1
2
9
10
9) F_USB30(USB3.0/2.0Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specication 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.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel.
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13) CLR_CMOS(ClearCMOSJumper)
Use this jumper to clear the BIOS conguration 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.
•Always turn off your computer before clearing the CMOS values.
•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually
congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
12) BAT(Battery)
The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, 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.
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. (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 power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.
•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.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery
(the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
10) F_USB1/F_USB2(USB2.0/1.1Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. 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. Denition Pin No. Denition
1Power (5V) 6 USB DY+
2Power (5V) 7 GND
3 USB DX- 8 GND
4 USB DY- 9 No Pin
5 USB DX+ 10 NC
•Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header.
•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.
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11) COM(SerialPortHeader)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 NDCD- 6 NDSR-
2 NSIN 7 NRTS-
3 NSOUT 8 NCTS-
4 NDTR- 9 NRI-
5 GND 10 No Pin
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Chapter2 BIOSSetup
•Because BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS,
it is recommended that you not ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing
may result in system malfunction.
•It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (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.)
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 conguration 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 conguration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
(Sample BIOS Version: E4)
Function Keys
•When the system is not stable as usual, select the LoadOptimizedDefaults item to set your system to its defaults.
•The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.
On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>
to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you want.
14) CI(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.
1
Pin No. Denition
1 Signal
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2-2 M.I.T.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall
system congurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage 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.)
This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency,
total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.
`M.I.T. Current Status
This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
`Advanced Frequency Settings
&BCLK/PCIe Clock Control
Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 1 MHz increments. (Default:
Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specications.
&NBClock(Mhz)
Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to 6000 MHz.
&Processor Graphics Clock
Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz.
&CPU Clock Ratio
Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.
&CPU Frequency
Displays the current operating CPU frequency.
`Advanced CPU Core Features
&CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
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&Core Performance Boost(Note1)
Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU
performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto)
&Turbo CPB(Note1)
Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled)
&CPB Ratio(Note1)
Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
(Default: Auto)
&Cool&Quiet
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)
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 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)
&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Prole(X.M.P.)(Note2)
Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when
enabled.
Disabled Disables this function. (Default)
Prole1 Uses Prole 1 settings.
Prole2 (Note 2) Uses Prole 2 settings.
&AMDMemoryProle(A.M.P.)(Note2)
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/PCIe Clock Control and System Memory
Multiplier settings.
`Advanced Memory Settings
&ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note2), System Memory Multiplier, Memory
Frequency(MHz)
The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings
menu.
(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.

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`Channel A/B Timing Settings
This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting
screens are congurable 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.
`Advanced Voltage Settings
This sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages.
&Channel Interleaving
Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access
different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled)
&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)
&DRAM Timing Selectable
Quick and Expert allows the memory timing settings below to be congurable. Options are: Auto (default),
Quick, Expert.
&ProleDDRVoltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item
will display as 1.50V. When ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.) is set to Prole1 or Prole2, this item will
display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.
&ProleVTTVoltage
The value displayed here is dependent on the CPU being used.
`PC Health Status
&ResetCaseOpenStatus
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the CaseOpen eld will
show "No" at next boot.
&CaseOpen
Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this eld will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set ResetCaseOpenStatus to Enabled, 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 speeds.
&CPU Fan Speed Control
Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
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)
Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item.
Disabled Allows the fan to run at full speeds.
&Slope PWM
Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is congurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set
to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.