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- Page 1 GA-F2A85X-HD3 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-F285XH3-1001R...
- Page 2 Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-F2A85X-HD3 Motherboard Layout ................4 GA-F2A85X-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram ...............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the APU ..................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration .......... -
Page 4: Ga-F2A85X-Hd3 Motherboard Layout
GA-F2A85X-HD3 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V Socket FM2 HDMI R_USB30 R_USB USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO SYS_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 GA-F2A85X-HD3 Realtek ® PCIEX16 GbE LAN PCIEX1_2 CODEC AMD A85X B_BIOS PCIEX1_3 M_BIOS PCIEX4 PCI1 SATA3 PCI2 F_PANEL SATA3 1 3 4 F_AUDIO SPDIF_O... -
Page 5: Ga-F2A85X-Hd3 Motherboard Block Diagram
GA-F2A85X-HD3 Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x4 DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory PCIe CLK AMD APU (100 MHz) HDMI DVI-D D-Sub PCI Express Bus Dual BIOS... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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 motherboard. •... -
Page 7: Product Specifications
* 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. - Page 8 Chipset: Š Up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) Up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through the internal USB header) Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š...
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Page 9: Installing The Apu
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 20.0cm Š * 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"... -
Page 10: Installing An Expansion Card
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel 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 memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_2... - Page 11 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.
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Page 12: Internal Connectors
Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Line Out Jack (Green) The default 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. - Page 13 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 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.
- Page 14 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (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 A85X Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
- Page 15 7) 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.
- Page 16 10) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (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 contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V) USB DX-...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
(Sample BIOS Version: D5) Function Keys On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse to move through the motherboard image and click to enter the function menu in each area for quick configuration. For more detailed configuration items, you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press <F1>... - Page 18 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.
- Page 19 & 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 CPB (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) & CPB Ratio (Note 1) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB.
- Page 20 & DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. & Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.
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Page 21: System
Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. PWM & CPU Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed. Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You can adjust Normal the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. -
Page 22: Bios Features
& System Time Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Use <Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired value. - Page 23 System program. (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & OS Type Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) &...
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Page 24: Peripherals
& Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. - Page 25 Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. IDE & Enable all USB device 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 audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.
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Page 26: Power Management
& SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT7 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) ` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. & Serial Port A Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) Power Management &... -
Page 27: Save & Exit
& AC BACK Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Memory Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Always Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. -
Page 28: Chapter 3 Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S)
& Load Optimized Defaults Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. &... -
Page 29: Chapter 4 Drivers Installation
LD Define Menu, use the up or down arrow key to move to an item for further configuration. In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example. Steps: 1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the <SPACE> key to select RAID 0. 2. -
Page 30: Regulatory Statements
Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. - Page 31 - 31 -...
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Page 32: Contact Us
Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System •...