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1-3 Installing the APU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
APU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the APU. The APU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the APU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the APU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the APU may occur.
•
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
APU
FM2+ Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes
APU Pin One
A Small Triangle Mark-
ing Denotes Pin One
of the Socket
Installing the APU
Unique Features Support for @BIOS
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Support for EasyTune
* Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model.
Support for Smart Recovery 2
Support for ON/OFF Charge
Bundled
Software
Norton
®
Internet Security OEM version
Operating
System
Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 32-bit/64-bit
* If you plan to install Windows 8.1, please download the latest drivers from GIGABYTE's
website.
Support for Windows XP-32bit
* To support Windows XP 32-bit, you must install an AMD FM2 Trinity APU.
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 17.4cm
prior notice.
* Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility
for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.