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Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2 User Manual

Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2
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GA-F2A78M-HD2
User's Manual
Rev. 3001
12ME-F278HD2-3001R
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Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2 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 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
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
RAID levels0, 1, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA III
HDMI version1.4a
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.
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipsetAMD A78
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support-
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size16 Mbit
Bundled softwareNortonĀ® Internet Security (OEM)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth174 mm
Width226 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation Precautions

General Installation Safety

Essential safety and handling guidelines for installation.

Product Specifications: Core Components

Product Specifications: Connectivity and System Management

Hardware Installation: APU and Memory

APU Installation Guide

Precautions and steps for APU installation.

Memory Installation Guide

Precautions and steps for memory installation.

AMD Dual Graphics Configuration

Dual Graphics System Requirements

Hardware and software prerequisites for dual graphics.

Configuring Dual Graphics in BIOS

BIOS settings for enabling AMD Dual Graphics.

BIOS Setup Introduction

BIOS Functionality and Access

Overview of BIOS purpose and how to enter Setup.

M.I.T. (Memory Intelligent Tweaker)

M.I.T. Current Status Overview

Displays current system frequencies and voltages.

Advanced Frequency Settings

Controls for CPU, graphics, and North Bridge frequencies.

Advanced CPU Core Settings

Fine-tuning CPU core frequency and ratio.

M.I.T.: Performance and Memory Tuning

CPU Performance Enhancement Features

Settings for performance boost, cooling, virtualization, and core control.

Memory Profile and Timing Settings

Configuring XMP/AMP profiles and memory multipliers.

M.I.T.: Memory Timings and Voltage Control

Memory Timing and Voltage Configurations

Settings for memory timings, interleaving, and voltage.

PC Health Status and Fan Control

Monitoring system health and controlling fan speeds.

BIOS Features: Boot Options and Startup

Boot Order and Device Priorities

Configuring boot device priority and BBS priorities.

BIOS Features: OS and Device Support

VGA, USB, PS/2, and Network Support

Configuring support for graphics, USB, PS/2, and network boot.

Windows 8 Features and Boot Mode Selection

Settings for Windows 8 features, CSM, and boot modes.

BIOS Features: Advanced Options and Passwords

BIOS Setup: Peripherals Configuration

IOMMU, USB, Audio, and LAN Controllers

Configuring IOMMU, USB, onboard audio, and LAN.

BIOS Setup: Graphics and Storage Configuration

Graphics Configuration Settings

Settings for primary video and integrated graphics.

BIOS Setup: Power Management

System Power-On and Wake-Up Settings

Configuring resume by alarm, HPET, and AC power recovery.

Power On By Keyboard/Mouse and ErP

Settings for keyboard/mouse wake-up and power saving.

BIOS Setup: Save and Exit Options

Saving Changes and Exiting BIOS

Options to save settings, exit without saving, or load defaults.

Appendix: SATA Hard Drive Configuration

Configuring SATA Hard Drives: Advanced RAID

SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and OS Installation

Drivers Installation Guide

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