Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H Manual

GA-F2A88X-D3H

User's Manual

Rev. 3001

12ME-F288X3H-3001R

Motherboard

GA-F2A88X-D3H

Motherboard

GA-F2A88X-D3H

Aug. 16, 2013

Aug. 16, 2013

Copyright

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.

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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-F2A88X-D3H Motherboard Layout...........................................................................			7
GA-F2A88X-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram...............................................................			8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................			9
1-1	Installation Precautions....................................................................................		9
1-2	Product Specifications...................................................................................		10
1-3	Installing the APU and APU Cooler...............................................................		13
	1-3-1	Installing the APU...................................................................................................	13
	1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler.......................................................................................		15
1-4	Installing the Memory.....................................................................................		16
	1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration.....................................................................		16
	1-4-2	Installing a Memory................................................................................................	17
1-5	Installing an Expansion Card.........................................................................		18
1-6	Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration............................................		19
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		20
1-8	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			31
2-1	Startup Screen...............................................................................................		32
2-2	The Main Menu..............................................................................................		33
2-3	M.I.T................................................................................................................		35
2-4	System Information........................................................................................		43
2-5	BIOS Features................................................................................................		44
2-6	Peripherals.....................................................................................................		47
2-7	Power Management.......................................................................................		50
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................		52

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Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)...................................................................				53
3-1		Configuring SATA Controllers........................................................................		53
3-2		Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System......................		62
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................				67
4-1		Installing Chipset Drivers...............................................................................		67
4-2		Application Software......................................................................................		68
4-3		Technical Manuals..........................................................................................		68
4-4		Contact...........................................................................................................		69
4-5		System............................................................................................................		69
4-6		Download Center............................................................................................		70
Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................				71
5-1		BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................		71
	5	-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...........................................................		71
	5	-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility............................................................		74
5-2		EasyTune 6.....................................................................................................		75
5-3		Smart Recovery 2..........................................................................................		76
Chapter 6 Appendix			.......................................................................................................	79
6-1		Configuring Audio Input and Output...............................................................		79
	6	-1-1	Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio ..................................................................	79
	6	-1-2 .........................................................................................	Configuring S/PDIF Out	81
	6	-1-3 .......................................................................	Configuring Microphone Recording	82
	6	-1-4 ....................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder		84
6-2		Troubleshooting..............................................................................................		85
	6	-2-1 .................................................................................	Frequently Asked Questions	85
	6	-2-2 ...................................................................................	Troubleshooting Procedure	86
Regulatory ..............................................................................................Statements				88
Contact Us.................................................................................................................				95

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Box Contents

55 F2A88X-D3H motherboard

55 Motherboard driver disk

55 User's Manual

55 Quick Installation Guide

55 Four SATA cables

55 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.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R)HDMI-to-DVI adapter (Part No. 12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

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GA-F2A88X-D3H Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB			CPU_FAN
	ATX_12V
DVI_VGA
		Socket FM2+
HDMI
R_USB30
USB_LAN
	SYS_FAN1
AUDIO
	SYS_FAN2
		PCIEX1_1
Realtek®	PCIEX16	GA-F2A88X-D3H
GbE LAN
	PCIEX1_2
CODEC		BAT	M_BIOS
	PCIEX1_3
			B_BIOS

DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1

SYS_FAN3

ATX

F_USB30

PCIEX4

iTE®

Super I/O PCI1

AMD A88X

6 7

PCI2		1
F_AUDIO		CLR_CMOS
		0
SPDIF_O COM	TPM F_USB2 F_USB1	F_PANEL

SATA3 3

2

4 5

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GA-F2A88X-D3H Motherboard Block Diagram
1 PCI Express x16
						APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
				LAN		DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)
	3 PCI Express x1
PCIe CLK				RJ45		DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz
					AMD APU
(100 MHz)				Realtek®
						Dual Channel Memory
				GbE LAN
x16	x1	x1	x1	x1		DVI-D
	PCI Express Bus					HDMI
1 PCI Express x4					UMI	D-Sub
						Dual BIOS
PCIe CLK						8 SATA 6Gb/s
(100 MHz)

x4

AMD A88X

4 USB 3.0/2.0

PCI Express Bus

8 USB 2.0/1.1

PCI Bus

LPC

Bus

iTE®

COM

Super I/O

CODEC

PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

Out Out	MIC	Line	Out
Out		Out
		In
Speaker Speaker Speaker		Line	S/PDIF
Rear
Center/Subwoofer Side

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, APU 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 A88X

Memory	4 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 for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory
	modules
	(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
	modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

APU with integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics:

*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

*The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

*Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.

-1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160

*The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.

*Support for HDMI 1.4a version.

-Maximum shared memory of 2 GB

Audio		Realtek® ALC892 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	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)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

(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 x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

(The PCIEX4 and PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

2 x PCI slots

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Multi-Graphics		Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
Technology			* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics.
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	8 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)
		-	8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
			the internal USB headers)
Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		1 x APU fan header
		3 x system fan headers
		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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors		1 x D-Sub port
		1 x DVI-D port
		1 x HDMI port
		2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
		1 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		iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware		System voltage detection
Monitor		APU/System temperature detection
		APU/System fan speed detection
		APU overheating warning
		APU/System fan fail warning
		APU/System fan speed control
			* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
			install.

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BIOS		2 x 64 Mbit flash
		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		Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software
	Operating		Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit
	System		* 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.
	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.

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1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler

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.

1-3-1 Installing the APU

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

A Small Triangle Marking

FM2+ Socket

Denotes Pin One of the

Socket

	A Small Triangle Marking	APU
	Denotes APU Pin One

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

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

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

APU orientation if this occurs.

APU Socket

Locking Lever

Step 1:

Completely lift up the APU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the APU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the APU socket and gently insert the APU into the socket. Make sure that the APU pins fit perfectly into their holes.

Once the APU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the APU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU cooler on the motherboard.

Step 1:

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

Step 3:

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

Step 2:

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

Step 4:

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

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

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Hardware Installation

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 A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table:

							DDR3_4	DDR3_2	DDR3_3	DDR3_1
					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_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

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.

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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

ADDR3 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

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:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

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1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring a

Dual Graphics system.

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 Card 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.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics card and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics card for more information.

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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/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. 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.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio 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. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from

Windows 8.)

In Windows 8, select select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set AMD High Definition Audio Device to the default playback device.

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.

(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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B. Playback of Blu-ray™ Discs:

In order to get better playback quality, when playing the Blu-ray™ discs, 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 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 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.

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:

Speed LED

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

Activity LED:

State	Description
Blinking	Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off	No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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)

This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

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.

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.

The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification). If you install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. 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 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."

•• 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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1-8 Internal Connectors

1

3

4

4

5

9

10

13

14

11

7

8

4

2

12

6

1)	ATX_12V	8)	F_PANEL
2)	ATX	9)	F_AUDIO
3)	CPU_FAN	10)	SPDIF_O
4)	SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3	11)	F_USB1/F_USB2
5)	BAT	12)	F_USB30
6)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7	13)	COM
7)	CLR_CMOS	14)	TPM

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.

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1

13

ATX

		ATX_12V:
		Pin No.	Definition
		1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
		2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
5	8	3	GND
1	4	4	GND
	ATX_12V	5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
		6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
		7	+12V
		8	+12V

ATX:

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	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
	ATX)
12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
	ATX)

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. 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 APU fan speed control, which requires the use of a APU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN:

Pin No.

Definition

1

GND

1

2

+12V

3

Sense

CPU_FAN

4

Speed Control

SYS_FAN1/2:

Pin No.

Definition

1

1

GND

2

Speed Control

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

3

Sense

4

VCC

SYS_FAN3:

Pin No.

Definition

1

1

GND

2

+12V

SYS_FAN3

3

NC

•• 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.

•• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

5) 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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6)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (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, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

SATA3				Pin No.	Definition
				1	GND
7		1	6
				2	TXP
7		1	7
				3	TXN
				4	GND
1			7	5	RXN
1			7	6	RXP
				7	GND
1	3	5
0	2	4

•• ARAID 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.

•• ARAID 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.

7)CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration 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.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

•• Always turn off your computer before clearing the CMOS values.

•• Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).

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8)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.

Power LED Power Switch Speaker

PLED+ PLED

-PW

SPEAK+

-SPEAK

PW+

-

2

20

1

19

HD-

CI+

-

LED+ LED LED-

-

RES+

_ _

HD+ RES-

CI

PWR PWR PWR_

Hard Drive

Reset

Power LED

Activity LED

Switch

Chassis Intrusion

Header

•• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple):

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).

•• PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connectstothepowerswitchonthechassisfrontpanel.Youmayconfigurethewaytoturnoffyoursystem using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," 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.

•• 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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9)F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) andAC'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:		For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
	9	1	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
			1	MIC2_L	1	MIC
			2	GND	2	GND
	10	2	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 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
••	Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane-
	ously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel
	audio module), refer to Chapter 6, "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.

10)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.	Definition
	1	1	SPDIFO
		2	GND

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11)F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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.	Definition
																									1	Power (5V)
							9																	1	2	Power (5V)
					10																			2
																									3	USB DX-
																									4	USB DY-
																									5	USB DX+
																									6	USB DY+
																									7	GND
																									8	GND
																									9	No Pin
																									10	NC

12)F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification 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.

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																						11	10
																					Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.	Definition
																					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

•• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 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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13)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.	Definition
																								1	NDCD-
					9																		1	2	NSIN
					10																		2	3	NSOUT
																								4	NDTR-
																								5	GND
																								6	NDSR-
																								7	NRTS-
																								8	NCTS-
																								9	NRI-
																								10	No Pin

14)TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.

																						19			1
																						20			2
																					Pin No.	Definition		Pin No.			Definition
																					1	LCLK		11			LAD0
																					2	GND		12			GND
																					3	LFRAME		13			NC
																					4	No Pin		14			ID
																					5	LRESET		15			SB3V
																					6	NC		16			SERIRQ
																					7	LAD3		17			GND
																					8	LAD2		18			NC
																					9	VCC3		19			NC
																					10	LAD1		20			SUSCLK

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