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Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DS2 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DS2
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GA-F2A78M-DS2
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-F278MS2-3001R
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Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DS2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
SocketFM2+
ChipsetAMD A78
Memory Slots2
Memory TypeDDR3
Max Memory64 GB
Storage6 x SATA 6Gb/s
AudioRealtek ALC887
Video OutputsVGA, DVI, HDMI
LANRealtek GbE LAN
RAID SupportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
Expansion Slots1 x PCI Express x16, 1 x PCI Express x1
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0, 4 x USB 3.0

Summary

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard Block Diagram

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Essential safety guidelines before installing hardware to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard and its features.

Installing the APU

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

Installing the Memory

Guide on how to install RAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Back Panel Connectors Details

Detailed explanation of each back panel connector and its function.

Internal Connectors Details

Detailed explanation of each internal connector and its function.

SATA Connectors and RAID

Configuration for SATA ports, including RAID support.

Clear CMOS Jumper

Instructions to reset BIOS settings to default values.

BIOS Setup

M.I.T. (Tuning)

Section for tuning CPU, memory, and integrated graphics performance.

Advanced Frequency Settings

Allows manual adjustment of CPU, graphics, and North Bridge frequencies.

CPU Performance Settings

Options for CPU core boost, clock control, and virtualization.

Memory Performance Settings

Settings for XMP/AMP profiles and system memory multiplier.

Voltage Settings and PC Health

Adjusts system voltages and monitors voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Boot Options Configuration

Defines the order of devices for system boot-up.

Boot Mode Selection

Selects between UEFI and Legacy boot modes for operating systems.

Peripherals Configuration

Power Management

Save & Exit Options

Options to save changes, exit without saving, or load default settings.

Appendix

Configuring SATA Hard Drives

Detailed steps for setting up SATA controllers and RAID configurations.

Drivers Installation

Procedures for installing motherboard drivers after OS installation.

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