ECS A880GM-AD3 User Manual

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Installing the Motherboard
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
For best performance and compatibility, we recommend that users install
DIMMs in the sequence of DIMM3, DIMM4, DIMM1 and DIMM2.
Recommend configuration for best performance and compatibility
Number of DIMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 AM2 AM2+ *
1
Single Channel
Unganged Mode
2
Dual Channel
Ganged Mode
3
Single Channel
Unganged Mode
4
Dual Channel
Ganged Mode
: operation with normal performance
: operation with the best performance

ECS A880GM-AD3 Specifications

General

Number of memory slots	4
Supported memory clock speeds	800, 1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Processor socket	Socket AM3
Processor manufacturer	AMD
CPU fan connector	Yes
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA connectors	5
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	-
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Audio chip	Realtek ALC888S
Motherboard chipset	AMD 880G
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP/Vista/7
Graphics card	Radeon HD 4250
Maximum graphics card memory	512 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Hybrid CrossFireX
PCI Express x1 slots	2
LAN controller	Realtek RTL8111DL
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	AMI
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	220 mm
Width	305 mm