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Gigabyte GA-880GA-UD3H User Manual

Gigabyte GA-880GA-UD3H
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GA-880GA-UD3H
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
II processor/AMD Athlon
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 2101

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-880GA-UD3H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketSocket AM3
Processor manufacturerAMD
Power fan connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Controller 2nd interface typeITE IT8720
USB 2.0 ports quantity6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Motherboard chipsetAMD 880G
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7/Vista/XP
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0
On-board graphics cardNo
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth244 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

GA-880GA-UD3H Motherboard User's Manual

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Important safety and handling precautions before installing hardware.

Product Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard's hardware components.

CPU Installation

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the motherboard socket.

Installing the CPU Cooler

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooler securely onto the CPU.

Memory Installation

Installing a Memory Module

Detailed steps for correctly installing memory modules into DIMM slots.

Expansion Card Installation

Installing an Expansion Card

Guide on how to install expansion cards into PCI Express or PCI slots.

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Configuration

Configuring ATI Hybrid CrossFireX

Steps to set up and configure ATI Hybrid CrossFireX for enhanced graphics.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Description of the screens that appear during system boot.

The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS Setup main menu and navigation.

MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

IGX Configuration

Settings for integrated graphics controller configuration.

DRAM Configuration

Settings for DDR3 memory timing and drive strength.

System Voltage Optimized

Controls for system voltage optimization, including CPU, DRAM, and NB.

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Power Management Setup

Chapter 3: Drivers Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing chipset drivers using Xpress Install.

Chapter 4: Unique Features

Q-Flash BIOS Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide for updating the BIOS using Q-Flash utility.

Updating BIOS with @BIOS Utility

Guide for updating the BIOS using the @BIOS Windows utility.

EasyTune 6 Utility

Chapter 5: Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Steps for installing and configuring SATA hard drives.

Creating RAID Arrays Manually

Manual procedure for creating RAID arrays.

Deleting RAID Arrays

Procedure for deleting existing RAID array assignments.

Configuring RAID Set in RAID BIOS

Steps to configure RAID arrays using the RAID BIOS utility.

Creating a RAID Array

Procedure for creating RAID arrays via the utility.

Deleting a RAID Array

Procedure for deleting RAID arrays from the utility.

Making SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette

Instructions for creating a driver diskette for SATA RAID/AHCI.

Installing SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and OS

Guide for installing SATA drivers and the operating system.

Installing Windows XP

Steps for installing Windows XP with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Installing Windows Vista

Steps for installing Windows Vista with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers.

Rebuilding RAID Array (AMD SB850)

Procedure for rebuilding a RAID array using AMD RAIDXpert.

Rebuilding RAID Array (GIGABYTE SATA2)

Procedure for rebuilding a RAID array using GIGABYTE utility.

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

Guide for configuring multi-channel audio output.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to diagnose and solve system startup problems.

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