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GA-880GA-UD3H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-880GA3H-3001R
GA-880GA-UD3H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-880GA3H-3001R
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...when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up ...of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part...
...when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual are legally registered to assist in any form or by any means without prior notice. The trademarks mentioned in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up ...of this manual may be made by copyright laws and is the property of the motherboard is 1.0. No part...
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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... 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...
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... 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...
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... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 subject to change without notice. • The...
... In cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. 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 subject to change without notice. • The...
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... ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- These stickers are required for warranty validation...
... ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. ponents such as a result of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com- These stickers are required for warranty validation...
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... cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler 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...
... cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler 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...
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... on the card until it is fully seated in your operating system. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided...
... on the card until it is fully seated in your operating system. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Install the driver provided...
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... cable for 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 digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Pin No...
... cable for 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 digital audio output from your motherboard to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your motherboard to your expansion card. Pin No...
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... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT...
... do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition 1 NDCD- 9 1 2 NSIN 10 2 3 NSOUT...
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...are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to allocate system memory for output, depending on to manually set the VGA Core clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal ...-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of the onboard...
...are: Auto (default), 128MB, 256MB, 512MB. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to allocate system memory for output, depending on to manually set the VGA Core clock. BIOS Setup - 38 - IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal ...-DOS, for example, will use only this memory for the onboard graphics controller. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed. (Default: Disabled) Onboard VGA output connect Specifies the graphics display of the onboard...
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... This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host...standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the memory clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to default values. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to alter the clock ...
... This option is configurable only when Set Memory Clock is set in accordance with the CPU specifications. CPU Frequency(MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used . Auto lets BIOS automatically set the CPU host...standard 100 MHz. (Default: Auto) PCIe Spread Spectrum Enables or disables PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Disabled) HT Link Width Allows you to manually set the memory clock. Auto (default) allows the BIOS to default values. The adjustable range is from 200 MHz to alter the clock ...
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...single dual-channel. BIOS Setup - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Auto 5T 5T Auto 110ns 110ns Auto -- -- Auto -- -- Unganged Sets memory control ...mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** ProcOdt(ohms) DQS Drive Strength [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto ...
...single dual-channel. BIOS Setup - 40 - Options are : Auto (default), 5T~12T. RAS to CAS R/W Delay Options are : Auto (default), Manual. Ganged Sets memory control mode to set memory control mode. Auto 5T 5T Auto 110ns 110ns Auto -- -- Auto -- -- Unganged Sets memory control ...mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to RAS Delay **DCTs Drive Strength** ProcOdt(ohms) DQS Drive Strength [Unganged] [Auto] SPD Auto Auto ...
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.... CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the memory VTT voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 2.445V. BIOS Setup - 42 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage... different channels of the memory to 1.050V. Normal Supplies the memory VTT voltage as required. (Default) 0.720V ~ 1.050V The adjustable range is from 2.220V to manually set the system voltages as required.
.... CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the memory VTT voltage. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to 2.445V. BIOS Setup - 42 - Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) CPU PLL Voltage Control Allows you to set the North Bridge PCIe PLL voltage... different channels of the memory to 1.050V. Normal Supplies the memory VTT voltage as required. (Default) 0.720V ~ 1.050V The adjustable range is from 2.220V to manually set the system voltages as required.
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... disk drive, set this item to None. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop...
... disk drive, set this item to None. No Errors The system boot will stop for all other errors. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to autodetect the parameters of heads. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop...
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... disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption...
... disables the C1E CPU power-saving function in this submenu are synchronous to those under the same items on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption...
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...the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install. ...a dialog box will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first ...
...the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will appear asking whether to install. ...a dialog box will restart your system and then list all the recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to automatically install the utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first ...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 -
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 60 -
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...GA-880GA-UD3H F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/04/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0IC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup ...
...GA-880GA-UD3H F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 06/04/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0IC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE...BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update the BIOS without having to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup ...
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...the on -screen instructions to complete. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. C. Before...Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss ...
...the on -screen instructions to complete. Save the Current BIOS File: Click Save Current BIOS to File to save the BIOS update file obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. C. Before...Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Make sure that is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss ...
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... ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities... [ESC] Exit Figure 4 In the LD Define Menu, use the up or down arrow key to move to access the LD Define Menu. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4).
... ROM Utility (c) 2009 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name LD 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities... [ESC] Exit Figure 4 In the LD Define Menu, use the up or down arrow key to move to access the LD Define Menu. Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4).