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Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2
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GA-F2A55M-DS2
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-F255MS2-1001R
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Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600, 1866 MHz
Processor socketSocket FM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processors1
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA II connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors0
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.
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD A55
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II
PCI Express slots version2.0
PCI Express configurations1x1, 1x16
Graphics cardRadeon HD 7000
DirectX version11
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportNot supported
Trial softwareNorton Internet Security
Cables includedSATA
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth174 mm
Width225 mm

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Product Compliance Information

Details on product type, name, manufacturer, and compliance directives.

Motherboard Identification

Identifying Motherboard Revision

Guide on how to find the motherboard's revision number for technical reference.

Motherboard Hardware Overview

Motherboard Layout

Visual representation and labeling of motherboard components and connectors.

Motherboard Block Diagram

Schematic illustrating the functional blocks and interconnections of the motherboard.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential guidelines for safe and proper installation of motherboard components.

Product Specifications

Details on APU, Chipset, Memory, Graphics, LAN, Storage, and USB specifications.

Installing the APU

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the APU (CPU) onto the motherboard socket.

Installing the Memory

Guidance on inserting DDR3 memory modules into the correct slots for optimal performance.

Installing an Expansion Card

Procedures for adding expansion cards like graphics or sound cards to the PCIe slots.

AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

Steps to combine onboard GPU with discrete graphics card for enhanced performance.

Back Panel Connectors

Identification and function of ports on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.

Internal Connectors

Identification of various internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Startup Screen

Description of the GIGABYTE logo screen displayed during computer boot-up.

The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS setup program's main interface and navigation.

BIOS Configuration Menus

Overview of main BIOS menus including M.I.T., System, BIOS Features, Peripherals, Power Management, and Save & Exit.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

Driver Installation Procedure

Guide on installing the operating system and motherboard drivers from the included disk.

Chapter 4 Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Instructions for installing SATA drives and configuring RAID or AHCI modes in BIOS.

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