GIGABYTE F2a68hmh Manual

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 •When removing the cable connected 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. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the  actual  resolutions  supported  depend  on  the  monitor  being  used).  Connect  a  monitor  that  supports D-Sub connection to this port.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master  Audio  formats.  It  also  supports  up  to  192KHz/24bit  8-channel  LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160  (Note), but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
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.
Activity LEDConnection/Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State DescriptionOrange1 Gbps data rateGreen100 Mbps data rateOff10 Mbps data rate
State DescriptionBlinkingData transmission or receiving is occurringOffNo data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to 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.
RJ-45	LAN	Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound pla\
yback device to HDMI.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an opt\
ical drive, walkman, etc.
Line	Out	Jack	(Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
(Note) The resolution of 4096x2160 can be supported when using an FM2+ APU; the maximum resolution 
supported is 1920x1200 when using an FM2 APU.  
						

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1-8 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: •First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish \
to connect. •Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1)AT X _12 V2)AT X3)CPU_ FAN4)SYS _ FAN1/25)SATA3 0/1/2/36)BAT7)CLR_CMOS
8)F_ PA N E L9)F_ A U D I O10)SPEAKER11)S P D I F_ O12)F_ U S B1/ F_ U S B 213)CI
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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)  With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.
3/4)	CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2	(Fan	Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess \
a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be install\
ed inside the chassis.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
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AT X
ATX:
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20-5V
95VSB (stand by +5V)21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V  (Only  for  2x12-pin ATX)23+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
123.3V  (Only  for  2x12-pin ATX)24GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2:Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
4Speed Control
 •Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your APU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the APU or the system may hang. •These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
SYS_FAN1/2
CPU_FAN
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1
ATX_12V:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2GND
3+12V
4+12VATX_12V
2
1
4
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Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
6) BAT (Battery)  The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3. Replace the battery.4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
 •Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery. •Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model. •Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up). •Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental re\
gulations.
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S ATA 323
S ATA 3017
1
 •A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. •A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives. •To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA Configuration," for more information.
7)	 CLR_CMOS	(Clear	CMOS	Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two \
pins for a few seconds.
 •Always turn off your computer before clearing the CMOS values. •After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)  The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.  
						

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8)	 F_PANEL	(Front	Panel	Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on t\
he chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. •PLED	(Power LED):
System StatusLED
S0On
S3/S4/S5Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, hard drive activity LED and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
10921RES-HD+
RES+HD-
PW+PLED+PW-PLED-
NC
Hard Drive Activity LEDReset Switch
Power LEDPower Switch
 •PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. •RES (Reset Switch): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset\
 switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •NC:	No connection.
9)	 F_AUDIO	(Front	Panel	 Audio	Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work\
 or even damage it.
12910
For HD Front Panel Audio:For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:Pin No.Definition
1MIC2_L
2GND
3MIC2_R
4-ACZ_DET
5LINE2_R
6Sense
7FAUDIO_JD
8No Pin
9LINE2_L
10Sense
Pin No.Definition
1MIC
2GND
3MIC Power
4NC
5Line Out (R)
6NC
7NC
8No Pin
9Line Out (L)
10NC
 •The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. •Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio \
connections simultaneously. •Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.  
						

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10)	 SPEAKER	(Speaker	Header) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detect\
ed at system startup.
Pin No.Definition
1VCC
2NC
3NC
4SPK-
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11)	 SPDIF_O	(S/PDIF	Out	Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manu\
al for your expansion card.
12) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)  The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please co\
ntact the local dealer.
10921Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1Power (5V)6USB DY+
2Power (5V)7GND
3USB DX-8GND
4USB DY-9No Pin
5USB DX+10NC
 •Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header . •Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
Pin No.Definition
1SPDIFO
2GND1
13) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header)  This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection design\
.
Pin No.Definition
1Signal
2GND1  
						

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Chapter	2	 BIOS	Setup
 •Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. •It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
BIOS  (Basic  Input  and  Output  System)  records  hardware  parameters  of  the  system  in  the  CMOS  on  the motherboard.  Its  major  functions  include  conducting  the  Power-On  Self-Test  (POST)  during  system  startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in the CMOS.To access the BIOS Setup program, press the  key during the POST when the power is turned on.To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS wi\
thout entering the operating system. •@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest \
version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS.
2-1 Startup ScreenThe following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.(Sample BIOS Version: E2a)
Function Keys
 •When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load	Optimized	 Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only an\
d may differ by BIOS version.
On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move amo\
ng the items and press  to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select the i\
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2-2 M.I.T.
This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage.
Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results.  (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)
 `M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters.
 `Advanced Frequency Settings
 &CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications.
 &Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is from 300 MHz to 2000 MHz.
 &CPU	NorthBridge	Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. The adjustable range is from 800 MHz to 4000 MHz.
 &CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed.
 &CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency.  
						

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(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
 `Advanced CPU Core Settings
 &CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the \
Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
 &Core Performance Boost	(Note	1)
 Allows  you  to  determine  whether  to  enable  the  Core  Performance  Boost  (CPB)  technology,  a  CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto)
 &Turbo Performance Boost Ratio (Note	1)
 Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled)
 &Core Performance Boost Ratio	(Note	1)
 Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Auto)
 &AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled      Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled   Disables this function.
 &cTDP function Allows you to set the TDP consumption. Options are Disabled, 45W, 60W. (Default: Disabled)
 &SVM Mode  Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled)
 &C6 Mode Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The C6 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. (Default: Enabled)
 &CPU core Control Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the BIOS to enable all CPU cores (number of cores available depends on the CPU being used). (Default: Automatic mode)
 &APM Enables or disables Application Power Management. (Default: Enabled)
 &Extreme	Memory	Profile	(X.M.P.)	(Note	2)
 Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled    Disables this function. (Default) Profile1   Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings.
 &AMD	Memory	Profile	(A.M.P.)	(Note	2)
  Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on AMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled.  (Default: Disabled)
 &System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto)  
						

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 &Memory	Frequency	(MHz) This value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings.
 `Advanced Memory Settings
 &	
Extreme	 Memory	Profile	(X.M.P.)	(Note	2),	System	 Memory	 Multiplier,	 Memory	Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the \
Advanced Frequency Settings menu.
 &Memory Timing Mode Manual and Advanced Manual allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. 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 to Disabled, the value is displayed according to your memory specification. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, the value is displayed according to the SPD data on the XMP memory.
 &Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
 &Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting.  (Default: Auto)
 `Channel A/B Memory Sub TimingsThis sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual.  Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.
 `Advanced Voltage SettingsThis sub-menu allows you to set CPU, chipset and memory voltages.
 `PC Health Status
 &Reset	Case	Open	Status Disabled    Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default) Enabled     Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case	Open  field  will show "No" at next boot.
 &Case	Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset	 Case	Open	 Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your system.
 &CPU Vcore/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V Displays the current system voltages.
 &CPU/System Temperature Displays current CPU/system temperature.