GIGABYTE F2a68hmh Manual

							
GA-F2A68HM-H
Users Manual
Rev  
						

							MotherboardGA-F2A68HM-H
Nov. 12, 2014
Nov. 12, 2014
MotherboardGA-F2A68HM-H
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 Manual.
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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the 
revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision befo\
re updating motherboard BIOS, 
drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example: 
						

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Table of Contents
GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Layout ........................................................................\
.....4
GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Block Diagram ................................................................5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................\
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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 ..................................................................................10
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 ........................................................................................22
2-4 BIOS Features ...............................................................................................23
2-5 Peripherals .....................................................................................................26
2-6 Power Management .......................................................................................28
2-7 Save & Exit .....................................................................................................29
Chapter 3  Appendix ........................................................................\
..............................30
3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) .....................................................................30
3-2 Drivers Installation ..........................................................................................33
Regulatory Statements ..............................................................................................34
Contact Us .......................................................................................................\
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GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Layout
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall\
 depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Box Contents
 5GA-F2A68HM-H motherboard
 5Motherboard driver disk 5Two SATA cables
 5User's Manual 5I/O Shield
KB_MS_USB
CPU_FAN
FM2+AT X
GA-F2A68HM-H
F_AUDIO
AUDIODDR3_2DDR3_1B AT
ATX_12V
S ATA 3
S ATA 3
HDMI
CODEC
M_BIOS
VGA
USB_LAN
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
PCI
F_USB2F_PANELF_USB1
SYS_FAN2SPDIF_OCLR_CMOS
Realtek® GbE LAN
AMD A68H
01
32
iTE® Super I/O
R_USB30
SPEAKER
SYS_FAN1
CI  
						

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GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Block Diagram
For detailed product information/limitation(s), refer to "1-2 Product Specifications."
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
MIC (Center/Subwoofer 
Speaker Out)
Line In (Rear Speaker Out)
CODEC
S/PDIF Out
AMD APU
UMI
APU CLK+/- (100 MHz)
Dual Channel Memory
PCI Express Bus
PCI Bus
LPC Bus
PCIe CLK(100 MHz)
PS/2 KB/Mouse
8 USB 2.0/1.1 
LAN
RJ45
x1
x1
x16
Realtek® GbE LAN
1 PCI Express x16
1 PCI Express x14 SATA 6Gb/s
AMD A68H
DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz)
DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz
D-Sub
iTE® Super I/O
BIOS
1 PCI
PCI CLK(33 MHz)
HDMI
2 USB 3.0/2.0  
						

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become 
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's 
manual and follow these procedures:
 •Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherb\
oard.
 •Prior  to  installation,  do  not  remove  or  break  motherboard  S/N  (Serial  Number)  sticker  or 
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
 •Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before 
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
 •When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make 
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
 •When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connect\
ors.
 •It  is  best  to  wear  an  electrostatic  discharge  (ESD)  wrist  strap  when  handling  electronic 
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, 
keep 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 an 
electrostatic shielding container.
 •Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply 
has been turned off.
 •Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to 
the local voltage standard.
 •Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware 
components are connected.
 •To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the 
motherboard circuit or its components.
 •Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or 
within the computer casing.
 •Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
 •Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
 •Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system 
components as well as physical harm to the user.
 •If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the 
product, please consult a certified computer technician.  
						

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1-2	 Product	Specifications
APU ŠFM2+ Socket:- AMD A series processors- AMD Athlon™ series processors(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset ŠAMD A68H
Memory Š2 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory*    Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB\
 of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.*    The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory  modules.  GIGABYTE  will  update  the  memory  support  list  on  the  official website when the memory modules are available on the market. ŠDual channel memory architecture ŠSupport for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules Š 
Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules    (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard Graphics ŠIntegrated Graphics Processor:- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200-   1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160*    The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the maximum resolution supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.*  Support for HDMI 1.4a version.-    Maximum shared memory of 2 GB
Audio ŠRealtek® ALC887 codec ŠHigh Definition Audio Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel*   To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN ŠRealtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots Š1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16(The PCI Express x16 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)* To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install an FM2+ APU. Š1 x PCI Express x1 slot(The PCI Express x1 slot conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) Š1 x PCI slot
Multi-Graphics Technology ŠSupport for AMD Dual Graphics technology* Only A series APUs support AMD Dual Graphics. ŠSupport for AMD Eyefinity technology
Storage Interface ŠChipset:
-  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD
USB ŠChipset:-   2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel-   8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB header)  
						

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Internal Connectors Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector Š4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Š1 x APU fan header Š2 x system fan headers Š1 x front panel header Š1 x front panel audio header Š1 x S/PDIF Out header Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers Š1 x speaker header Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper Š1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel Connectors Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port Š1 x D-Sub port Š1 x HDMI port Š2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports Š4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š1 x RJ-45 port Š3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller ŠiTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor ŠSystem voltage detection ŠAPU/System temperature detection ŠAPU/System fan speed detection ŠAPU overheating warning ŠAPU/System fan fail warning ŠAPU/System fan speed control*   Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.
BIOS Š1 x 64 Mbit flash ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features ŠSupport for @BIOS ŠSupport for Q-Flash ŠSupport for Xpress Install ŠSupport for EasyTune* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠSupport for Smart Recovery2 ŠSupport for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled Software ŠNorton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System ŠSupport for Windows 8.1/7 32-bit/64-bit ŠSupport for Windows XP 32-bit*   To support Windows XP 32-bit, you must install an AMD FM2+ Kaveri APU.
Form Factor ŠMicro 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 the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.  
						

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1-3 Installing the APU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling the APU to prevent hardware damage. •Locate the pin one of the APU. The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. •Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the APU. •Do not turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the APU may occur. •Set  the APU  host  frequency  in  accordance  with  the APU  specifications.  It  is  not  recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the APU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the APULocate the alignment keys on the motherboard APU socket and the notches on the APU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Dual	Channel	Memory	ConfigurationThis motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Chan\
nel Technology. After the memory is  installed,  the  BIOS  will  automatically  detect  the  specifications  and  capacity  of  the  memory.  Enabling  Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.The two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one me\
mory socket as following: Channel 0: DDR3_2 Channel 1: DDR3_1
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before in\
stalling the memory to prevent hardware damage. •Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the mem\
ory in Dual Channel mode.1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is in\
stalled.2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the Socket
APUFM2+ SocketA Small Triangle Marking Denotes APU Pin One  
						

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1-6	 Setup	of	the	AMD	Dual	Graphics	Configuration
A. System Requirements -AMD A series processor -Windows 8.1/7 operating system -An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the latest version) and correct driver (make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev . 8.982 or above) -An AMD graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's official website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD R7 200 series graphics card; for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 graphics card.)
B.	Installing	the	Graphics	Cards	and	Configuring	BIOS	SetupStep 1:Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graph\
ics card and start up your computer.Step 2:Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Peripherals\GFX	Configuration menu: -Set Integrated Graphics to Force. -Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512M or above.Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer.
C.	Configuring	the	Graphics	Card	DriverAfter installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD	VISION	 Engine	Control	 Center. Browse to Performance\AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable	AMD	Radeon	 Dual	Graphics check box is selected.
(Note)  Make  sure  the  drivers  for  the  Chipset,  onboard  graphics,  and  external  graphics  card  are  properly 
installed.
1-5	 Installing	an	Expansion	Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion c\
ard: •Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The  USB  port  supports  the  USB  2.0/1.1  specification.  Use  this  port  for  USB  devices  such  as  a  USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.