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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.
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.
1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration
A. System Requirements
- AMD A series processor
- Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard (with the BIOS updated to the latest version)
and correct driver (make sure the onboard graphics driver version is Rev. 8.982 or above)
- An AMD graphics card that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology (for more details, please visit AMD's
ofcial website) and correct driver (For an FM2+ APU, please use an AMD R7 200 series graphics card;
for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD Radeon
HD 6000 graphics card.)
B.InstallingtheGraphicsCardsandConguringBIOSSetup
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported
graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer.
Step 2:
Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Peripherals\GFXConguration menu:
- Set Integrated Graphics to Force.
- Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512M or above.
Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer.
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMDVISIONEngineControlCenter.
Browse to Performance\AMD Radeon
Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics
check box is selected.
(Note) Make sure the drivers for the Chipset, onboard graphics, and external graphics card are properly
installed.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

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Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-S1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots2
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1333, 1600, 1866, 2133, 2400 MHz
Processor socketSocket FM2+
Processor manufacturerAMD
Compatible processor seriesAMD A
Maximum number of SMP processors1
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors0
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
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.
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD A68H
PC health monitoringFAN, Temperature, Voltage
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Maximum graphics card memory2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support-
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version5.0
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security (OEM)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth174 mm
Width225 mm

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