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Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3
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GA-880GM-USB3
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
II processor/ AMD Athlon
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 1101

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1800 MHz
Processor socketSocket AM3
Processor manufacturerAMD
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors5
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
Audio chipRealtek ALC892
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD 880G
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Compatible operating systemsWindows 7, Vista, XP
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
ACPI version1.0
BIOS memory size16 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformance

GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Layout

GA-880GM-USB3 Motherboard Block Diagram

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Essential guidelines for safe and proper motherboard installation to prevent damage.

1-2 Product Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the GA-880GM-USB3 motherboard.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooler.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guide on installing DDR3 memory modules and configuring dual channel.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing expansion cards like graphics or network cards.

1-6 ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Configuration

Instructions for configuring the ATI Hybrid CrossFireX for enhanced graphics performance.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Description and function of all ports and connectors located on the motherboard's back panel.

1-8 Internal Connectors

Identification and function of internal connectors on the motherboard for various components.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Overview of the initial screens displayed during the computer's boot process.

2-2 The Main Menu

Explanation of the BIOS Setup main menu navigation and function keys.

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.)

Advanced settings for CPU, memory clocks, frequencies, and voltages for performance tuning.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of system date, time, and basic hardware settings like IDE devices.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot order, virtualization, CPU features, and onboard graphics.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

Configuration of onboard devices like SATA controllers, LAN, audio, and USB.

2-7 Power Management Setup

Settings related to ACPI sleep states, power button behavior, and wake-up events.

2-8 PnP/PCI Configurations

Management of Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI slot resource assignments (IRQ).

2-9 PC Health Status

Monitoring of system voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, and hardware thermal control.

2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores the BIOS to the most stable, minimal-performance factory default settings.

2-11 Load Optimized Defaults

Restores the BIOS to factory default settings for optimal performance.

2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password

Setting passwords to restrict access to BIOS Setup or system boot.

2-13 Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the BIOS Setup program.

2-14 Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS Setup without saving any changes made to the settings.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing chipset drivers from the motherboard driver disk for system stability.

3-2 Application Software

Overview of GIGABYTE utilities and free software available on the driver disk.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Information on accessing application guides, driver disk content, and motherboard manuals.

3-4 Contact

Contact information for GIGABYTE headquarters and branch offices for support.

3-5 System

Displays basic system information about the installed hardware and software.

3-6 Download Center

Link to GIGABYTE website for downloading the latest BIOS, drivers, and applications.

3-7 New Utilities

Quick link to GIGABYTE's latest developed utilities for installation.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system data backup and restoration, supporting NTFS, FAT32, FAT16.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Tools like Q-Flash and @BIOS for easy system BIOS updates, enhanced by DualBIOS™.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Software for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking, and monitoring hardware in Windows.

4-4 Easy Energy Saver

Technology for delivering power savings and enhancing efficiency through software control.

4-5 Q-Share

Tool for convenient data sharing between computers on the same network.

4-6 SMART Recovery

Function to quickly create backups of changed data files or copy files from a backup.

4-7 Auto Green

Easy-to-use tool for enabling system power savings via a Bluetooth cell phone.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to install, configure SATA controller mode, and set up RAID arrays for hard drives.

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guide to setting up multi-channel audio configurations, S/PDIF, Dolby features, and microphone recording.

5-3 Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions, including FAQs and a troubleshooting procedure flowchart.

5-4 Regulatory Statements

Information on environmental directives, RoHS, WEEE, and safety compliance.

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