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...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice.... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is...
...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Disclaimer Information in any form or by any means without prior notice.... Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual may be made by copyright laws and is...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 60 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 63 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 60 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 63 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only.
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... the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Hardware Installation 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 unplugging the power...
... the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Hardware Installation 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 unplugging the power...
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... the steps below 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...
... the steps below 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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... metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example...
... metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Example...
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... the system 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 remove the jumper cap from overheating. Hardware Installation - 24 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the...
... the system 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 remove the jumper cap from overheating. Hardware Installation - 24 - To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the...
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...; Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Hardware Installation 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel...
...; Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. Definition Pin No. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. Hardware Installation 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel...
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...Surround View function. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for output, depending on to manually set the VGA Core clock. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to ...determine whether to Manual. IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics...
...Surround View function. Auto BIOS automatically determines the primary display port for output, depending on to manually set the VGA Core clock. VGA Core Clock control Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to ...determine whether to Manual. IGX Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software IGX Configuration Internal Graphics...
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...to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. BIOS Setup Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) ...technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. HT Link Frequency Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This ...
...to x1~x10 (200 MHz~2.0 GHz). Auto lets BIOS automatically set in accordance with the CPU specifications. X4.00 Sets Memory Clock to manually set the memory clock. BIOS Setup Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) ...technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Enabled) CPB Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the CPU host frequency. HT Link Frequency Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be configurable. (Default: Auto) Memory Clock This ...
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Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options .... Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 15T~30T. BIOS Setup - 36 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Trfc1 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default...
Write Recovery Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are : Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. Row Precharge Time Options are : Auto (default), 4T~7T. TwTr Command Delay Options .... Trfc0 for DIMM1 Options are : Auto (default), 15T~30T. BIOS Setup - 36 - Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to single dual-channel. Trfc1 for DIMM2 Options are : Auto (default), 4T~12T. CAS# latency Options are : Auto (default...
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...-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system...Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory to set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to increase memory performance and ...
...-stating in CPU C3 or Alt VID mode. (Default: Disabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge voltage. Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. NorthBridge Volt Control Allows you to set the system...Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the memory to set the system voltages. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to increase memory performance and ...
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... the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to set the date. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Keyboard The...
... the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. Halt On Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on this item to set the date. Extended Memory The amount of the currently installed hard drive. All, But Keyboard The...
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... (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to determine whether to move it up or down on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow.... Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Make...
... (Note) Enables or disables CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. (Default: Enabled) Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default) Manual Allows you to determine whether to move it up or down on the hard drive you enter BIOS Setup. Use the up or down arrow.... Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of loading the operating system from the installed hard drives. Make...
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... looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install...
... looks like that are installed, follow the on-screen instructions to restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 - 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 - 56 - 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.
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... 2. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards ...provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. What 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...
... 2. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC-00 Because BIOS flashing is DualBIOS™? Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in BIOS Setup. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards ...provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. What 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...
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... BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to complete. 3. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Updating the BIOS with the... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update...
... BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to complete. 3. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from File, then select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Updating the BIOS with the... and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update. 2. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4. Using @BIOS 1. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update: Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update...
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... to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). 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 Initialization Cache Mode Fast WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities Capacity... [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).
... to an item for further configuration (Figure 5). 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 Initialization Cache Mode Fast WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 Capabilities Capacity... [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).
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... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on...
... following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for each jack through the audio driver. 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio The motherboard provides three audio jacks on...