Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DS2 Manual

GA-F2A78M-DS2

User's Manual

Rev. 3001

12ME-F278MS2-3001R

Motherboard

GA-F2A78M-DS2

Motherboard

GA-F2A78M-DS2

Dec. 12, 2013

Dec. 12, 2013

Copyright

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ChangestothespecificationsandfeaturesinthismanualmaybemadebyGIGABYTEwithoutpriornotice.

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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:

Table of Contents

GA-F2A78M-DS2 Motherboard Layout............................................................................		4
GA-F2A78M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram...............................................................		5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................		6
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................	6
1-2	Product Specifications......................................................................................	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 Configuration.............................................		10
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................	11
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......................................................................................................	25
2-6	Power Management........................................................................................	27
2-7	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................	28
Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................		29
3-1	Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s).....................................................................	29
3-2	Drivers Installation..........................................................................................	32
Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................		33
Contact Us.................................................................................................................		36

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GA-F2A78M-DS2 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB
VGA
ATX_12V
				Socket FM2+
DVI
	CPU_FAN
R_USB
USB30_LAN		CI	GA-F2A78M-DS2			2
					SYS_FAN
						_
		BAT				DDR3
AUDIO
		PCIEX16
	Realtek®
	GbE LAN		M_BIOS
	iTE®	PCIEX1
			B_BIOS
	Super I/O
		PCI
	CODEC
				CLR_CMOS	F_USB30
	F_AUDIO
		COM	F_USB1
Box Contents		SPDIF_O	F_USB2	F_PANEL
55 GA-F2A78M-DS2 motherboard
55 Motherboard driver disk			55	Two SATA cables
55 User's Manual			55	I/O Shield

ATX

SATA3

1	2
_	3
DDR3

AMD A78

SATA3 0 1

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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GA-F2A78M-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram

1 PCI Express x16
						LAN
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
							RJ45

Realtek®

GbE LAN

PCI Express Bus				x16				x1

x1

1 x PCI Express x1

PCI Bus

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

1 PCI

AMD APU

UMI

AMD A78

CODEC

APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)

DDR3 2133/1866/

1600/1333 MHz

Dual Channel Memory

D-Sub

DVI-D

Dual BIOS

4 USB 3.0/2.0

8 USB 2.0/1.1

4 SATA 6Gb/s

LPC

Bus iTE® COM

Super I/O

PS/2 KB/Mouse

(Center/Subwoofer	(Front	S/PDIFOut
Out)Speaker	Out)Speaker Out)Speaker
MIC	(Rear
	Line
	In
	Out
	Line

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

APU	FM2+ Socket:
	-	AMD A series processors
	-	AMD Athlon™ series processors

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

Chipset		AMD A78
Memory		2 x 1.5V 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 official 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 forAMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory modules.)

Onboard		Integrated Graphics Processor:
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 Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
			* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module
			and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN	Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
	(The PCI Express x16 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	Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
Technology	Support for AMD Eyefinity technology
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		-	Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, 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)
		-	8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
			the internal USB headers)
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Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x APU fan header1 x system fan header1 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 chassis intrusion header

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI-D port

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x RJ-45 port

3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

	I/O Controller		iTE® I/O Controller Chip
	Hardware		System voltage detection
	Monitor		APU/System temperature detection
		APU/System fan speed detection
		APU/System fan speed control
			* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
	BIOS		2 x 64 Mbit flash
		Use of licensed AMI UEFI 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	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating		Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit
	System		Support for Windows XP 32-bit
			* To support Windows XP 32-bit, you must install an AMD FM2 Trinity APU.
	Form Factor		Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm

*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.

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1-3 Installing the APU

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

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.

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

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

•• Locate the pin one of the APU. The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

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

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

•• Set the APU host frequency in accordance with the APU 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.

A Small Triangle	FM2+ Socket	A Small Triangle	APU
Marking Denotes Pin		Marking Denotes
One of the Socket		APU Pin One

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.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two 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 two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:

Channel A: DDR3_2Channel B: DDR3_1

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 for optimum performance.

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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.

1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

A.System Requirements

-- An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology -- Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system

-- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver

-- An AMD graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD R7 200 series graphics card; for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.)

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 Card 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.

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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 and PS/2 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. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note)

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.

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/

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity 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

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

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.

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.

To configure 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.

•• 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.

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

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