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Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-S1 User Manual

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& BootOverride
Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to conrm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.
& SaveProles
This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a prole. You can create up to 8 proles and
save as Setup Prole 1~ Setup Prole 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/USB/FDD to save the prole to your storage device.
& LoadProles
If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a prole created before, without the hassles of reconguring the BIOS
settings. First select the prole you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select Select
File in HDD/USB/FDD to input the prole previously created from your storage device or load the prole
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).
Chapter 3 Appendix
Before you begin
At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives
with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.
Windows setup disk.
Motherboard driver disk.
A USB ash drive.
A USB oppy disk drive (needed during Windows XP installation).
An empty formatted oppy disk (needed during Windows XP installation)
ConguringtheOnboardSATAController
A.InstallingSATAharddrive(s)inyourcomputer
Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available SATA
port on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
B.ConguringSATAcontrollermodeinBIOSSetup
Make sure to congure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. For the BIOS Setup menus,
refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals."
Steps:
1. Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test).
Ensure OnChip SATA Channel is enabled under Peripherals. Set OnChipSATAType to RAID.
2. If you want to congure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the
settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and
the BIOS version.
3-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)

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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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