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Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 User Manual

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1-4 Installing the Memory
DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecications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 0: DDR3_2
Channel 1: DDR3_1
DDR3_2
DDR3_1
Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the
same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

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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

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