Gigabyte GA-880GA-UD3H (rev. 3.0) User Manual [ru]

GA-880GA-UD3H

AM3 socket motherboard for

AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor

User's Manual

Rev. 3001 12ME-880GA3H-3001R

dr aobr eht o M

GA-880GA-UD3H

Motherboard

GA-880GA-UD3H

Jan. 17, 2011

Jan. 17, 2011

Copyright

© 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Disclaimer

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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 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:

Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			6
Optional Items..................................................................................................................			6
GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Layout...........................................................................			7
GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram...............................................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................			9
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................		9
1-2	Product Specifications....................................................................................		10
1-3	Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................................		13
1-3-1		Installing the CPU...................................................................................................	13
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................................................			15
1-4	Installing the Memory......................................................................................		16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration......................................................................			16
1-4-2		Installing a Memory ................................................................................................	17
1-5	Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................		18
1-6	Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration.......................................		19
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		20
1-8	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		23
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			33
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................		34
2-2	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		35
2-3	MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................		37
2-4	Standard CMOS Features..............................................................................		44
2-5	Advanced BIOS Features...............................................................................		46
2-6	Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................		48
2-7	Power Management Setup.............................................................................		51
2-8	PnP/PCI Configurations..................................................................................		53
2-9	PC Health Status............................................................................................		54
2-10	Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................................		56
2-11	Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................		56
2-12	Set Supervisor/User Password.......................................................................		57
2-13	Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................................		58
2-14	Exit Without Saving.........................................................................................		58

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................			59
3-1	Installing Chipset Drivers................................................................................		59
3-2	Application Software.......................................................................................		60
3-3	Technical Manuals..........................................................................................		60
3-4	Contact...........................................................................................................		61
3-5	System............................................................................................................		61
3-6	Download Center............................................................................................		62
3-7	New Utilities....................................................................................................		62
Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................			63
4-1	Xpress Recovery2..........................................................................................		63
4-2	BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................		66
	4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................		66
	4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility..............................................................		69
4-3	EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................		70
4-4	Easy Energy Saver.........................................................................................		71
4-5	Q-Share..........................................................................................................		73
4-6	SMART Recovery...........................................................................................		74
4-7	Auto Green.....................................................................................................		75
4-8	Cloud OC........................................................................................................		76
Chapter 5 Appendix		.......................................................................................................	77
5-1	Configuring .SATA Hard Drive(s) ....................................................................		77
	5-1-1	Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller ..............................................................	77
	5-1-2 .Configuring GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA Controller ...................................................		83
	5-1-3 ............................................................Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette		89
	5-1-4 ................................Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System		91
5-2 Configuring ..............................................................Audio Input and Output			100
	5-2-1 .................................................................	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio	100
	5-2-2 ....................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF In/Out	102
	5-2-3 ........................................................Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function		104
	5-2-4 .......................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	105
	5-2-5 ....................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		107
5-3	Troubleshooting............................................................................................		108
	5-3-1 ................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	108
	5-3-2 ...................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	109

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Box Contents

GA-880GA-UD3H motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

One IDE cable

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

•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.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

Optional Items

Floppy disk drive cable (Part No. 12CF1-1FD001-7*R)

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)

S/PDIF In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R)

COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

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GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB	CPU_FAN

HDMI_SPDIF
USB_1394
USB30_LAN
	Renesas
	D720200
AUDIO	PCIEX1_1	AMD 880G
F_AUDIO
VGA_DVI
ATX_12V		Socket AM3	ATX
			PWR_FAN

Realtek	SYS_FAN2	PCIEX16
RTL8111D/E

PCIEX1_2 (Note)

CD_IN

CODEC PCI1

SPDIF_IN	PCIEX4 (Note)
SPDIF_OUT

DDR3DDR3DDR3DDR3 1_2_3_4_

GIGABYTE

SATA2

BAT

CLR_CMOSGA-880GA-UD3H

AMD SB850

IDE

GSATA2_6 GSATA2_7

SATA3_4 SATA3_5

SATA3_2 SATA3_3

SATA3_0 SATA3_1

iTE IT8720

PCI2		B_BIOS
	T.I. TSB43AB23	F_PANEL
PCI3	F_1394_1	M_BIOS

COM	F_USB4 F_USB3	F_USB2 F_USB1	SYS_FAN1
FDD	F_1394_2

(Note)	The PCIEX1_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. When the PCIEX4 slot is populated with a x4 card,
	the PCIEX1_2 slot becomes unavailable.

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GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16

CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz)

AM3 CPU

DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/

1333/1066 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

PCIe CLK

LAN

2 USB 3.0/2.0

(100 MHz)

RJ45

Hyper Transport 3.0

Realtek

Renesas

GFX CLK (100 MHz)

RTL8111D/E

D720200

x16

x1

x1

PCI Express Bus

AMD 880G

D-Sub

x4

x1

x1

DVI-D (Note 1)

HDMI (Note 1)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

2 PCI Express x1 (Note 2)

x4 (Note 2)

1 PCI Express

6 SATA 6Gb/s

PCI Express Bus

ATA-133/100/66/33	GIGABYTE	AMD SB850	12 USB 2.0/1.1
IDE Channel
2 SATA 3Gb/s	SATA2

PCI Bus

Dual BIOS

LPC

T.I. TSB43AB23

Bus

iTE

Floppy

CODEC

IT8720

COM Port

1394a

3 IEEE

PS/2 KB/Mouse

3 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

Out	In	S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out
	Out
Out	Line
Speaker Speaker SpeakerOut	MIC Line
Center/Subwoofer Side
Surround

(Note 1) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.

(Note 2) The PCIEX1_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. When the PCIEX4 slot is populated with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 slot becomes unavailable.

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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, 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
	CPU		Support for AM3 processors:
			AMD Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
	Hyper Transport		5200 MT/s
	Bus
	Chipset	North Bridge: AMD 880G
		South Bridge: AMD SB850
	Memory	4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
			* Due to 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 4 GB.
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR3 1866 (O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz memory modules
			(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
			modules.)
	Onboard		North Bridge:
	Graphics		- 1 x D-Sub port

		-	1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
			* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
		-	1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
			* Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
Audio		Realtek ALC892/889 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	Support for Dolby® Home Theater
	Support for S/PDIF In/Out
	Support for CD In
LAN		1 x Realtek RTL8111D/E 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.

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)2 x PCI Express x1 slots

*The PCIEX1_2 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX4 slot. When the PCIEX4 slot is populated with a x4 card, the PCIEX1_2 slot becomes unavailable.

(All PCI Express slots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 standard.)3 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics		Support for ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology
Technology
Storage Interface		South Bridge:
		-	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0~SATA3_5) supporting up to 6 SATA
			6Gb/s devices
		-	Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD

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Storage Interface		GIGABYTE SATA2 chip:
		- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
		- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATA2_6, GSATA2_7) supporting up to 2
		SATA 3Gb/s devices
		- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
		iTE IT8720 chip:
		- 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
USB		South Bridge:
		- Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 8 via the USB brackets
		connected to the internal USB headers)
		Renesas D720200 chip:
		- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel
IEEE 1394		T.I. TSB43AB23 chip:
		- Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 2 via the IEEE 1394a brackets
		connected to the internal IEEE 1394a headers)
Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		1 x floppy disk drive connector
		1 x IDE connector
		6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
		1 x CPU fan header
		2 x system fan headers
		1 x power fan header
		1 x front panel header
		1 x front panel audio header
		1 x CD In connector
		1 x S/PDIF In header
		1 x S/PDIF Out header
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		2 x IEEE 1394a headers
		1 x serial port header
		1 x clearing CMOS jumper
Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors		1 x D-Sub port
		1 x DVI-D port
		1 x HDMI port
		1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
		1 x IEEE 1394a port
		1 x RJ-45 port
		6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker
		Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)

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	I/O Controller		iTE IT8720 chip
	Hardware		System voltage detection
	Monitor		CPU/System temperature detection
		CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
		CPU overheating warning
		CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
		CPU/System fan speed control
			* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on
			the CPU/system cooler you install.
	BIOS		2 x 8 Mbit/16 Mbit flash
		Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
		Support for DualBIOS™
		PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
	Unique Features		Support for @BIOS
			Support for Q-Flash
		Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue
		Support for Download Center
		Support for Xpress Install
		Support for Xpress Recovery2
		Support for EasyTune
			* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
		Support for Easy Energy Saver
		Support for Smart Recovery
		Support for Auto Green
		Support for ON/OFF Charge
		Support for Cloud OC
			Support for Q-Share
	Bundled	Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating	Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP
	System
	Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.

•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU 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 CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.

					A Small Triangle Mark	AM3 Socket
					Denotes Pin One of the
					Socket

A Small Triangle Marking	AM3 CPU
Denotes CPU Pin One

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B.Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

•Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

•Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the

CPU orientation if this occurs.

CPU Socket

Locking Lever

Step 1:

Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the

CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:

Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. On the other side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

Step 2:

Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.

Step 4:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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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.

1-4-1 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 two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_1, DDR3_2

Channel 1: DDR3_3, DDR3_4

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

	DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3			DDR3_4
Two Modules	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS	- -
	- -	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS
Four Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_1

Due to CPU 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.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

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.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

A DDR3 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.

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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.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16)

PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX4)

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1.Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2.Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3.Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5.After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6.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.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

• 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.

•Removing the Card from the PCIEX16 slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

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•Removing the Card from the PCIEX4 slot:

Press the white latch at the end of the slot to release the card and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

1-6 Setup of the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX™ Configuration

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX can provide significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid

CrossFireX system.

A.System Requirements

-Windows 7/Vista operating system

-An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver

-An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 1)

B.Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

Step 2:

Plug the display cable into the onboard graphics port on the back panel.

C. BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu:

-Set Internal Graphics Mode to UMA. (Note 2)

-Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 256MB or 512MB. (Note 2)

-Set Surround View to Disabled.

-Set Init Display First to OnChipVGA.

D. Configuring the Graphics Driver

After installing the motherboard driver in the operating system, go to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Select CrossFire™ on the

Graphics menu on the upper left corner and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box is selected.

(Note 1) You do not have to install the graphics card driver if the motherboard chipset driver has been installed.

(Note 2) To change the Internal Graphics Mode or UMA Frame Buffer Size setting in BIOS Setup, be sure to disable the CrossFire function in the operating system first.

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

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 or PS/2 Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note 1) (Note 2)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

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.

HDMI Port (Note 2)

The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to his port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

• After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. The following screen is from Windows Vista.)

•Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)

In Windows Vista, select Start>Control Panel>Sound, select

Realtek HDMI Output and then click Set Default.

(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.

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A. Dual Display Configurations:

This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations.

Dual	Combination	Supported or Not
Display	DVI-D + D-Sub	Yes
	DVI-D + HDMI	No
	HDMI + D-Sub	Yes

B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:

In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recommended system requirements (or better) below.

• Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 memory modules with dual channel mode enabled

• BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information)

• Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.)

• HDCP compliant monitor(s)

IEEE 1394a Port

The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.

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/

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

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.

•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first 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.

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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)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

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 configuration.

Mic In Jack (Pink)

The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the~audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected 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 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

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1-8 Internal Connectors

1		3					5

12

4

10

13

19

14

15

18

6

17

16

4

2

7

9

8

11

1)	ATX_12V	11)	F_PANEL
2)	ATX	12)	F_AUDIO
3)	CPU_FAN	13)	CD_IN
4)	SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2	14)	SPDIF_IN
5)	PWR_FAN	15)	SPDIF_OUT
6)	FDD	16)	F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3/F_USB4
7)	IDE	17)	F_1394_1/F_1394_2
8)	SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5	18)	COM
9)	GSATA2_6/7	19)	CLR_CMOS
10)	BAT

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.

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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, 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 to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

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:
		8	4	Pin No.	Definition
				1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
				2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
		5	1	3	GND
				4	GND
			ATX_12V
				5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
				6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
				7	+12V
				8	+12V
		ATX:
12	24	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	+5V
		11	+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
1	13	12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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CPU_FAN:

3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 3-pin (SYS_FAN2) and a 4-pin (SYS_ FAN1) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). 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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

																		Pin No.		Definition
																1		1		GND
																		2		+12V / Speed Control
										CPU_FAN
																		3		Sense
																		4		Speed Control
																		SYS_FAN1:
																		Pin No.		Definition
		1																1		GND
																		2		+12V / Speed Control
										SYS_FAN1
																		3		Sense
																		4		Reserve
							1											SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN:
																		Pin No.		Definition
													1					1		GND
																		2		+12V
							SYS_FAN2 PWR_FAN
																		3		Sense

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

6)FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)

This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, be sure to locate pin 1 of the connector and the floppy disk drive cable. The pin 1 of the cable is typically designated by a stripe of different color. For purchasing the optional floppy disk drive cable, please contact the local dealer.

33	1
34	2

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7)IDE (IDE Connector)

The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE cable, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to the role of the IDE devices (for example, master or slave). (For information about configuring master/slave settings for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.)

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8) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by AMD SB850)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standards. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB850 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard

	Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.			Pin No.	Definition
	SATA3_0	SATA3_2	SATA3_4	1	GND
				2	TXP
	7		1
				3	TXN
	7		1
				4	GND
	SATA3_1	SATA3_3	SATA3_5	5	RXN
				6	RXP
				7	GND

Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration 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 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)

•A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

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9)GSATA2_6/7 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

										Pin No.	Definition
								GSATA2_6		1	GND
										2	TXP
		7							1
										3	TXN
		7							1
								GSATA2_7		4	GND
										5	RXN
										6	RXP
										7	GND

A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard
	Please connect the L-shaped end of
drives.	the SATA cable to your SATA hard
	drive.

10)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.

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.

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11)F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor 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.

20

19

SPEAK-

PWR-

Speaker

SPEAK+

PWR+

Power LED

CI+

Chassis Intrusion

PW

-

CI-

Header

Power

RES+

Reset

Switch

PW+

RES-

Switch

Message/Power/

MSG-

HD-

Hard Drive

Sleep LED

MSG+

HD+

Activity LED

2

1

• MSG/PWR (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):

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 keeps blinking when the sys-
S1	Blinking	tem is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep
S3/S4/S5	Off	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 Setup," for more information).

•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.

•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.

•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

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, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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12)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 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.

								1			2	For HD Front Panel Audio:			For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
													Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
													1	MIC2_L		1	MIC
		9									10		2	GND		2	GND
													3	MIC2_R		3	MIC Power
													4	-ACZ_DET		4	NC
													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

•The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•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 Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•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.

13)CD_IN (CD In Connector)

You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header.

														Pin No.	Definition
		1												1	CD-L
														2	GND
														3	GND
														4	CD-R

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14)SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Header)

This header supports digital S/PDIF In and can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF In cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In cable, please contact the local dealer.

									1		Pin No.	Definition
											1	Power
											2	SPDIFI
											3	GND

15)SPDIF_OUT (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.

	1	Pin No.	Definition
		1	SPDIFO
		2	GND

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