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G1.Sniper A88X
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-G1SNP88-3001R
Motherboard
G1.Sniper A88X
Motherboard
G1.Sniper A88X
Aug. 19, 2013
Aug. 19, 2013
Copyright
© 2013 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
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ChangestothespecificationsandfeaturesinthismanualmaybemadebyGIGABYTEwithoutpriornotice.
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.
In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.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.
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Table of Contents
G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Layout.............................................................................. |
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G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Block Diagram.................................................................. |
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... |
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Installation Precautions..................................................................................... |
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Product Specifications...................................................................................... |
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Installing the APU............................................................................................. |
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Installing the Memory........................................................................................ |
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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card.......................................................................... |
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1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration............................................. |
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Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. |
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Changing the Operational Amplifier................................................................ |
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Internal Connectors........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................... |
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Startup Screen................................................................................................ |
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M.I.T................................................................................................................ |
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System Information......................................................................................... |
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BIOS Features................................................................................................ |
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Peripherals...................................................................................................... |
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Power Management........................................................................................ |
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Save & Exit..................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 Appendix....................................................................................................... |
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Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)..................................................................... |
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Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... |
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Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................. |
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Contact Us................................................................................................................. |
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G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB |
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R_USB30
HDMI
USB_DAC
USB_LAN |
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CAP SW2 CAP SW1 |
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PCIEX4
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DDR3 4 DDR3 2 DDR3 3 DDR3 1 |
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AMD A88X
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SATA3
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Box Contents
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G1.Sniper A88X motherboard |
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Motherboard driver disk |
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Four SATA cables |
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User's Manual |
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I/O Shield |
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Quick Installation Guide |
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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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G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
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3 PCI Express x1 |
LAN |
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PCIe CLK |
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Realtek® |
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PCIe CLK
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PCI Bus
CODEC
APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz
Dual Channel Memory
HDMI
DVI-D
D-Sub
Dual BIOS
8 SATA 6Gb/s
4 USB 3.0/2.0
9 USB 2.0/1.1
LPC
Bus iTE® COM
Super I/O
PS/2 KB/Mouse
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PCI CLK
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Speaker Out Speaker Out Speaker Out MIC Line Out Line In S/PDIF Out |
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For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
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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 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.
•• 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.
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1-2 Product Specifications
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AMD Athlon™ series processors |
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Memory |
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4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory |
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* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical |
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memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of |
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the physical memory installed. |
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* The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) |
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memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official |
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website when the memory modules are available on the market. |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules |
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Support forAMD Memory Profiile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profiile (XMP) memory |
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APU with integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics: |
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Graphics |
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* To use the onboard graphics port, you must install an AMD APU with integrated |
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graphics. |
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1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 |
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1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 |
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* Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support |
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Dual Link DVI. |
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* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. |
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1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 |
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* The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the |
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maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU. |
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* Support for HDMI 1.4a version. |
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Maximum shared memory of 2 GB |
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Realtek® ALC898 codec |
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High Definition Audio |
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Support for S/PDIF Out |
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LAN |
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Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
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Expansion Slots |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) |
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(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.) |
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* To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU. |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4) |
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3 x PCI Express x1 slots |
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2 x PCI slots |
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Multi-Graphics |
Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology |
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Technology |
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* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. |
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Storage Interface |
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8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
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Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD |
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USB |
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4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the |
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9 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the |
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internal USB headers) |
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x APU fan header
3 x system fan headers1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x serial port header1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
2 x gain control switches
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port1 x HDMI port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 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)
I/O Controller |
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System voltage detection |
Monitor |
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APU/System temperature detection |
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APU/System fan speed detection |
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APU overheating warning |
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APU/System fan fail warning |
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APU/System fan speed control |
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* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. |
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2 x 64 Mbit flash |
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Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS |
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Support for DualBIOS™ |
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PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a |
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Unique Features |
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Support for @BIOS |
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Support for Q-Flash |
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Support for Xpress Install |
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Support for EasyTune |
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* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart Recovery 2
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Unique Features |
Support for ON/OFF Charge |
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Bundled |
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) |
Software |
cFosSpeed |
Operating |
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit |
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* If you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from |
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Support for Windows XP 32-bit |
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Form Factor |
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 22.5cm |
*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
*Please visit the Support & 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.
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 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 theAPU, 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.
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One of the Socket |
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1-4 Installing the Memory
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.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four 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 four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:
Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
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 Configuration
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 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 Driver
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMDVISIONEngineControlCenter. 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.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
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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.
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 1)
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.
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.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
MasterAudioformats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCMaudio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160 (Note 2), but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
A. Triple-Display Configurations:
Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.
B. 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 UMAFrame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\ GFX Configuration," 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)
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.
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