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...Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A68HM-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...
...Motherboard Layout 4 GA-F2A68HM-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...
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... product package you obtain. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket FM2+ ATX VGA DVI R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN CI AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1 GA-F2A68HM-DS2 SYS_FAN1 M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA3 2 3 AMD A68H PCI CODEC CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 F_AUDIO COM F_USB1 Box Contents SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL 55 GA-F2A68HM-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield SATA3 0 1 The box contents...
... product package you obtain. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket FM2+ ATX VGA DVI R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN CI AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 Realtek® GbE LAN iTE® Super I/O PCIEX1 GA-F2A68HM-DS2 SYS_FAN1 M_BIOS B_BIOS SATA3 2 3 AMD A68H PCI CODEC CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN2 F_AUDIO COM F_USB1 Box Contents SPDIF_O F_USB2 F_PANEL 55 GA-F2A68HM-DS2 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Two SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield SATA3 0 1 The box contents...
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...-channel audio feature through the internal USB header) - 7 - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the market. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology * Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. 1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset...
...-channel audio feature through the internal USB header) - 7 - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD Chipset: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the market. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology * Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. 1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset...
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... "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
... "Bundled Software" columns. - 8 - Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port ...
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... DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in accordance with two memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest APU support list.) •...
... DDR3 memory sockets are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in accordance with two memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest APU support list.) •...
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... website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Browse to Force. -- An AMD A series processor that came with your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Carefully read the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct...
... website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.) B. Browse to Force. -- An AMD A series processor that came with your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following items under the Peripherals\GFX Configuration menu: -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Carefully read the manual that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology -- Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer. An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct...
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... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform...
... Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. Each USB header can provide one serial port via an optional USB bracket. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 9) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform...
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... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 12) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 16 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
... defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 12) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with local environmental regulations. - 16 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS...
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... screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E5a) Function Keys On the main menu of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 17 - To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup...
... screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E5a) Function Keys On the main menu of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for reference only and may result in the CMOS on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS. Inadequately altering the settings may differ by BIOS version. - 17 - To upgrade the BIOS, use your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup...
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... its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 19 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this...
... its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this feature. - 19 - With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) && C6 Mode Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this...
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... Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this...
... Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to Manual or Advanced Manual. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings This sub-menu allows you install a CPU and a memory module that support this...
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... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the type of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to enter the submenu that presents the devices of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets...
... the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the type of the same type that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific type. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to enter the submenu that presents the devices of password protection used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets...
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... for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables...
... for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && Fast Boot Enables or disables...
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... is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but...
... is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Always. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy OpROM Enables legacy option ROM only. UEFI OpROM Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) && Network stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but...
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... support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. 2-5 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support...
... support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. 2-5 Peripherals && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Enabled) && OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) && HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support...
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... the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) PCI Slot Video Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT3 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to configure the serial port...
... the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) PCI Slot Video Sets the graphics card on the PCI slot as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT3 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to configure the serial port...
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... have and the BIOS version. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8.1 64-bit installation only. Press on your power supply to the hard drive. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard. Turn on the device you wish to load and then press to complete. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Then...
... have and the BIOS version. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8.1 64-bit installation only. Press on your power supply to the hard drive. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in your motherboard. Turn on the device you wish to load and then press to complete. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. Then...
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... option. 2. Then press and the selection bar will move to be shown in green. Checking Disk Information To see CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST displayed on the right of data. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to access the screen as shown in Figure 3. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your USB flash drive). To run the UEFI RAID utility, enter...
... option. 2. Then press and the selection bar will move to be shown in green. Checking Disk Information To see CONTROLLER LIST and DISK LIST displayed on the right of data. Steps: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to access the screen as shown in Figure 3. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Running the UEFI RAID Utility Restart your USB flash drive). To run the UEFI RAID utility, enter...
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... files to specify the array size. Then follow the on-screen instructions to the floppy disk. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 8.1 32-bit: Hw8_A88\RAID\x86 RAID driver for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8_A88\RAID\x64 AHCI driver for Windows 8.1 32-bit: Hw8_A88\AHCI\W8 AHCI driver for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8_A88\AHCI\W864A For Windows 7, browse to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP (32-bit) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB...
... files to specify the array size. Then follow the on-screen instructions to the floppy disk. Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are as follows: RAID driver for Windows 8.1 32-bit: Hw8_A88\RAID\x86 RAID driver for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8_A88\RAID\x64 AHCI driver for Windows 8.1 32-bit: Hw8_A88\AHCI\W8 AHCI driver for Windows 8.1 64-bit: Hw8_A88\AHCI\W864A For Windows 7, browse to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows setup process. Installing Windows XP (32-bit) Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB...
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... wish to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to install. A screen will install all the drivers that in Figure 3 will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Refer to continue the driver installation. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 32...
... wish to boot from the Windows XP setup disk and press as soon as the example operating system.) •• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system to install. A screen will install all the drivers that in Figure 3 will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Refer to continue the driver installation. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 32...