Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-D3H (rev. 3.0) User Manual

GA-F2A78M-D3HUser's ManualRev. 300112ME-F278M3H-3001R

- 10 -Hardware Installation1-2 ProductSpecicationsAPU  FM2+ Socket:- AMD A series processors- AMD Athlon™ series processors(GotoGIGABYTE&apos

- 11 -Hardware InstallationStorage Interface  Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBODUSB  Chipset

- 12 -Hardware InstallationUnique Features  Support for @BIOS  Support for Q-Flash  SupportforXpressInstall  Support for EasyTune* Available

- 13 -Hardware Installation1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler1-3-1 Installing the APUA. Locatethepinone(denotedbyasmalltriangle)ofthe

- 14 -Hardware InstallationB. Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket. • Before installing the APU, make

- 15 -Hardware Installation1-3-2 Installing the APU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the APU cooler on the motherboard.Use extreme c

- 16 -Hardware Installation1-4 Installing the MemoryRead the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the mother

- 17 -Hardware Installation1-4-2 Installing a MemoryBefore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord f

- 18 -Hardware Installation1-5 Installing an Expansion CardRead the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure t

- 19 -Hardware Installation1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration(Note) MakesurethedriversfortheChipset,onboardgraphics,andextern

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- 20 -Hardware Installation1-7 Back Panel ConnectorsUSB 2.0/1.1 PortTheUSB portsupports the USB2.0/1.1 specication.Use this portfor USB

- 21 -Hardware InstallationOptical S/PDIF Out ConnectorThis connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital opt

- 22 -Hardware Installation1-8 Internal ConnectorsRead the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices ar

- 23 -Hardware Installation1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersu

- 24 -Hardware Installation • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may result

- 25 -Hardware Installation6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with S

- 26 -Hardware InstallationThe front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, resetswitch,powerLED

- 27 -Hardware Installation9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'9

- 28 -Hardware Installation12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwo

- 29 -Hardware Installation13) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing th

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- 31 -BIOS SetupBIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardwareparameters of the system in the CMOS onthemotherboard.Itsmajor

BIOS Setup- 32 -2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.FunctionKeys:<DEL>:BIOSSETUP\Q-FLASH

- 33 -BIOS Setup2-2 The Main MenuOnthemainmenuoftheBIOSSetupprogram,pressarrowkeystomoveamongtheitemsandpress<Enter>to acce

BIOS Setup- 34 -BIOS Setup Menus  M.I.T. Usethismenutoconguretheclock,frequency,andvoltagesofyourCPUandmemory,etc.Orcheckthesyst

- 35 -BIOS Setup2-3 M.I.T.Whetherthesystemwillworkstablywiththeoverclock/overvoltagesettingsyoumadeisdependentonyouroverallsystemcon

BIOS Setup- 36 - ` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. ` Advanced Frequency Settings &

- 37 -BIOS Setup(Note) ThisitemispresentonlywhenyouinstallaCPUthatsupportsthisfeature. & CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The setting

BIOS Setup- 38 - & CPU Core Control Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS toenabl

- 39 -BIOS Setup ` Advanced Memory Settings & ExtremeMemoryProle(X.M.P.)(Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings

- 4 -Table of ContentsBox Contents ...

BIOS Setup- 40 -This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. This sub-menu provides memory timingsettingsforeachchann

- 41 -BIOS Setup ` PC Health Status & Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keepsorclearstherecordofpreviouschassisintrusionstatus.(Default)

BIOS Setup- 42 - & CPU Vcore/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. & CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU

- 43 -BIOS Setup2-4 System InformationThis section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default l

BIOS Setup- 44 -2-5 BIOS Features & Boot Option Priorities Speciestheoverallbootorderfromtheavailabledevices.Forexample,youcanset

- 45 -BIOS Setup & Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Speciesthebootorderforaspecicdevicetype,such

BIOS Setup- 46 - & CSM Support EnablesordisablesUEFICSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)tosupportalegacyPCbootprocess. Always   Enab

- 47 -BIOS Setup & User Password Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress<

BIOS Setup- 48 -2-6 Peripherals & IOMMU EnablesordisablesAMDIOMMUsupport.(Default:Disabled) & OnChip USB Controller Enablesordisabl

- 49 -BIOS Setup & Onboard LAN Controller EnablesordisablestheonboardLANfunction.(Default:Enabled) Ifyouwishtoinstalla3rdpartyad

- 5 -Chapter 4 Drivers Installation ...694-1 Installing Chipset

BIOS Setup- 50 - ` SATAConguration & OnChip SATA Channel EnablesordisablestheintegratedSATAcontrollers.(Default:Enabled) & OnChip S

- 51 -BIOS Setup & Parallel Port Enablesordisablestheonboardparallelport(LPT).(Default:Enabled) & Device Mode Thisitemiscongur

BIOS Setup- 52 -2-7 Power Management(Note) SupportedonWindows8/7operatingsystemonly. & Resume by Alarm Determineswhethertopoweronthe

- 53 -BIOS Setup & Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note:Tousethisfunction,youneed

BIOS Setup- 54 -2-8 Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press<Enter>onthisitemandselectYes. This saves the changes to the CMOS

- 55 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)(Note1) SkipthisstepifyoudonotwanttocreateRAIDarrayontheSAT

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 56 -Step 2:IfyouwanttocongureUEFIRAID,followthestepsin"C-1."ToenterthelegacyRAIDROM,save

- 57 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)C-1.UEFIRAIDCongurationThismodesupportsWindows864-bitinstallationonly.TocongureUEFIRAID,youneedto

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 58 -Figure 5Creating a RAID ArrayTocreateaRAID array,refertothe followingexamplestoenter thecommandsand

- 59 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)ToexittheUEFIRAIDutility,enter"exit"andpress<Enter>.Deleting an ArrayTodeleteanarray,

- 6 -Box Contents 5GA-F2A78M-D3H motherboard 5Motherboard driver disk 5User's Manual 5Quick Installation Guide 5Four SATA cables 5I/O ShieldOptio

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 60 -C-2.ConguringLegacyRAIDROMEnterthelegacyRAIDBIOSsetuputilitytocongureaRAIDarray.Skipthisstepa

- 61 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)First,selectaRAIDmodeandpress<Enter>.Theselectionsavailabledependonthenumberoftheharddrives

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 62 -Figure 12AMD-RAID Array Conguration (Build: 6.1.1-00075)ArraysCreate Array<h><i><f><g>=Ch

- 63 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Deleting an ArrayThe Delete Array(s) menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. 1. Select Delete Ar

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 64 -3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating SystemWiththecorrectBIOSsettings,youarereadytoins

- 65 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)Figure 2B. Installing Windows XP (32-bit)BeforeinstallingWindowsXP,connectaUSBoppydiskdrivetoyourcompu

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 66 -Figure 3RefertothefollowingforinstallingthedriverduringtheWindowssetupprocess.Step 1:Restartyoursyst

- 67 -Conguring SATA Hard Drive(s)RebuildinganArray:Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Reb

ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) - 68 -

- 69 - Drivers Installation4-1 Installing Chipset DriversChapter 4 Drivers Installation • Beforeinstalling thedrivers, rst installthe operat

- 7 -GA-F2A78M-D3H Motherboard LayoutKB_MS_USBCPU_FANSYS_FAN1Socket FM2+ATXF_USB30AUDIODDR3_4DDR3_2DDR3_3DDR3_1BATATX_12VAMD A78CODECCLR_CMOSM_BIOSB_B

Drivers Installation- 70 -4-2 Application SoftwareThis page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software

- 71 - Drivers Installation4-4 ContactForthedetailedcontactinformationoftheGIGABYTETaiwanheadquarterorworldwidebranchofces,clickthe UR

Drivers Installation- 72 -4-6 Download CenterTo update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE w

- 73 -Unique Features5-1 BIOS Update UtilitiesGIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @

Unique Features- 74 -B. Updating the BIOSInthemainmenuofQ-Flash,usethekeyboardormousetoselectanitemtoexecute.WhenupdatingtheBIOS,

- 75 -Unique FeaturesStep 4:DuringthePOST,press<Delete>toenterBIOSSetup.SelectLoad Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screenan

Unique Features- 76 -5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS UtilityA. Before You Begin1. InWindows,closeallapplicationsandTSR(TerminateandS

- 77 -Unique Features5-2 EasyTune 6GIGABYTE'sEasyTune6 isasimple andeasy-to-useinterfacethat allowsusersto ne-tunetheirsystemse

Unique Features- 78 -5-3 Smart Recovery 2SmartRecovery2allowsyoutobackupapartitionasanimageleeveryhour.Youcanusetheseimagestor

- 79 -Unique FeaturesRecoveringyoursystemwithSmartRecovery2(Windows8/7only):Steps:1. Click the File Recovery button on the main menu.2. Sel

- 8 -GA-F2A78M-D3H Motherboard Block DiagramFordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."AMD APUUMIA

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Appendix- 81 -6-1 ConguringAudioInputandOutputChapter 6 AppendixHighDenitionAudio(HDAudio)HDAudioincludesmultiplehighqualitydigital-

Appendix- 82 -The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker congurations.7.1-Channel Speakers:Center/SubwooferSpeaker OutFront Speaker OutRe

Appendix- 83 -If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, to activate the AC'97 functionality, click the tool icon on the Sp

Appendix- 84 -6-1-2 ConguringS/PDIFOutThe S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio qua

Appendix- 85 -6-1-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecordingStep 2:ConnectyourmicrophonetotheMicinjack(pink)onthebackpanelortheMicinjack(pin

Appendix- 86 -Step 5:To open the Sounder Recorder, move the mouse cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start icon to switch to

Appendix- 87 -6-1-4 Using the Sound RecorderA. Recording Sound1. Makesureyouhaveconnectedthesoundinputdevice(e.g.microphone)tothecomput

Appendix- 88 -6-2 Troubleshooting6-2-1 FrequentlyAskedQuestionsTo read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support&Downloads\FAQ

Appendix- 89 -6-2-2 Troubleshooting ProcedureIf you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve

- 9 -Hardware Installation1-1 Installation PrecautionsThe motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

Appendix- 90 -If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support &am

Appendix- 91 -Regulatory StatementsRegulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must n

Appendix- 92 -FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par

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Appendix- 95 -Contact Us • GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Address:No.6,BaoChiangRoad,Hsin-TienDist.,NewTaipeiCity231,TaiwanTEL: +886-2-8912-40

Appendix- 96 -• GIGABYTE Global Service SystemTosubmitatechnicalornon-technical(Sales/Marketing)question, please link to:http://ggts.gigabyte.