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...Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Oct. 24, 2014 Oct. 24, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this product, 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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information....
...Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Oct. 24, 2014 Oct. 24, 2014 Copyright © 2014 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of this product, 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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information....
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Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-DS2 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 ...
Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-DS2 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 ...
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... the 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 ...
... the 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 ...
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GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK LAN (100 MHz) RJ45 x16 PCI Express Bus Realtek® GbE LAN x1 x1 AMD APU APU CLK+/- (...
GA-F2A68HM-DS2 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 PCIe CLK LAN (100 MHz) RJ45 x16 PCI Express Bus Realtek® GbE LAN x1 x1 AMD APU APU CLK+/- (...
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... AC power by 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 the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
... AC power by 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 the computer casing. •• Do not place the computer system...is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as...
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... fan speed detection APU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled... Software" columns. - 8 - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit ...Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
... fan speed detection APU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for EasyTune * Available functions in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled... Software" columns. - 8 - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 22.6cm x 17.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit ...Xpress Install Support for the software listed in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
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.... If you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory...8226;• Set the APU host frequency in only one of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of thermal grease on the ...
.... If you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is recommended that memory...8226;• Set the APU host frequency in only one of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. - 9 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of thermal grease on the ...
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...an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration A. System Requirements -- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- C. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to ... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to Force. -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. 1-5 Installing an ...
...an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration A. System Requirements -- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver -- C. Installing the Graphics Cards and Configuring BIOS Setup Step 1: Observe the steps in the operating system, go to ... and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to Force. -- Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. 1-5 Installing an ...
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... jack. Do not rock it side to side 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. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports...
... jack. Do not rock it side to side 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. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports...
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... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 -
... and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 12 -
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...the APU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high...) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. ...
...the APU. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high...) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may hang. ...
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.../S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to turn off (S5).
.../S4 sleep state or powered off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for digital audio output from your motherboard to your motherboard to turn off (S5).
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... 15 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 8) F_AUDIO (Front... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 6 USB...
... 15 - For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to work or even damage it. 8) F_AUDIO (Front... and back panel audio connections simultaneously. •• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Definition 9 1 10 2 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 6 USB...
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... jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values 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. Pin No.
... jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values 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. Pin No.
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...;• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you want. •• When the system is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in ...the system in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Or you not flash the BIOS. Its...
...;• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you want. •• When the system is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to boot. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to keep the configuration values in ...the system in the CMOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •• It is recommended that you can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain system features. Or you not flash the BIOS. Its...
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... Displays the detection status of memory. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set Reset...
... Displays the detection status of memory. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Options are: Auto (default), Manual, Advanced Manual. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set Reset...
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... Allows you to control the fan speed. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set to Manual. You can adjust the fan...
... Allows you to control the fan speed. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. 2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set to Manual. You can adjust the fan...
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...power supply to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps below. - 29 - Steps: 1. Turn on the motherboard. If you want to the flash drive. Refer to "C-2" for your motherboard driver disk to create RAID, you may differ from the exact settings for more information. The BIOS Setup ... save as reverting the BIOS settings to available SATA port on your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• ...
...power supply to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps below. - 29 - Steps: 1. Turn on the motherboard. If you want to the flash drive. Refer to "C-2" for your motherboard driver disk to create RAID, you may differ from the exact settings for more information. The BIOS Setup ... save as reverting the BIOS settings to available SATA port on your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB flash drive. •• A USB floppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation). •• ...
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... A). Select Delete Array(s) in the driver disk. Step 3: Then browse to adjust the size and press . 4. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to proceed. 5. Method A: •• For the AMD A68H, copy all files in Figure 2. 3: 3: Insert the blank formatted disk...RAIDfor XP. Use an alternative system to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. - 31 - Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. For example, from a floppy disk that ...
... A). Select Delete Array(s) in the driver disk. Step 3: Then browse to adjust the size and press . 4. First, copy the driver from the motherboard driver disk to proceed. 5. Method A: •• For the AMD A68H, copy all files in Figure 2. 3: 3: Insert the blank formatted disk...RAIDfor XP. Use an alternative system to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to exit when finished. - 31 - Method B: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your floppy disk. For example, from a floppy disk that ...
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...the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 32 - Press . You can proceed with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe... 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 specify an additional SCSI adapter. A screen will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. ...
...the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following for installing the driver during the Windows setup process. For more software information, please visit GIGABYTE's website. - 32 - Press . You can proceed with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe... 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 specify an additional SCSI adapter. A screen will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. ...