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Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-D3H User Manual

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GA-F2A78M-D3H
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-F278M3H-3001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-D3H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Memory slots typeDIMM
Number of memory slots4
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
USB 2.0 connectors2
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors6
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
RAID levels0, 1, 10
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
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD A78
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support-
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
Bundled softwareNorton Internet Security (OEM)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation

CPU and Cooler Installation

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

Memory Module Installation

Guidance on installing memory modules and configuring dual channel mode.

BIOS Setup Guide

Accessing and Navigating BIOS

Instructions on how to enter BIOS Setup and basic navigation methods.

BIOS Main Menu Navigation

BIOS Setup Menu Descriptions

M.I.T. (Memory, I/O, Timing) Settings

Guide to M.I.T. settings for adjusting CPU, memory, and system frequencies and voltages.

M.I.T. (Memory, I/O, Timing) Settings

M.I.T. Current Status

Displays current CPU/memory frequencies, temperatures, and voltages.

CPU Core Configuration

Memory Settings Configuration

System Health Monitoring

BIOS Features Configuration

Advanced BIOS Features

Peripherals Configuration

Power Management Settings

Save and Exit BIOS

Saving and Exiting BIOS

Options to save changes, exit without saving, or load optimized defaults.

SATA Hard Drive Configuration

UEFI RAID Configuration

Preparing for UEFI RAID Setup

Steps to prepare a USB drive and copy UEFI RAID utility files.

Running the UEFI RAID Utility

Procedure for launching the UEFI RAID utility and entering commands.

UEFI RAID Array Management

Creating a RAID Array (UEFI)

Steps to create a RAID array using commands within the UEFI RAID utility.

UEFI RAID Array Deletion

Legacy RAID Configuration

Entering Legacy RAID ROM

How to access the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility after POST.

Creating a RAID Array (Legacy)

Steps to create a RAID array using the legacy RAID BIOS interface.

Legacy RAID Array Creation Steps

Selecting RAID Mode and Size

Choosing the RAID mode and specifying the array size in the legacy RAID utility.

Legacy RAID Caching and Confirmation

Legacy RAID Array Deletion

Operating System Installation

Installing Windows 8/7 SATA Drivers

Steps to install SATA RAID/AHCI drivers during Windows 8/7 installation.

Windows XP SATA Driver Installation

Windows XP SATA Driver Preparation

Methods for preparing a floppy disk with SATA RAID/AHCI drivers for XP.

Windows XP Driver Installation Process

Installing Third-Party SCSI or RAID Drivers

Procedure for installing SCSI/RAID drivers during Windows XP setup.

RAID Array Rebuilding

Steps for Rebuilding a RAID Array

Detailed steps for replacing a failed drive and rebuilding a RAID array.

Driver Installation

Installing Chipset Drivers

Guide to installing chipset drivers using the Xpress Install utility.

Unique Features and Utilities

BIOS Update Utilities

Overview of GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools: Q-Flash and @BIOS.

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

Step-by-step guide for updating the system BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

Updating BIOS with @BIOS Utility

Instructions for updating the system BIOS using the @BIOS Windows utility.

Smart Recovery 2 Utility

Instructions for backing up and restoring system partitions using Smart Recovery 2.

Appendix

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions and troubleshooting procedures for common problems.