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General| Number of memory slots | 4 |
|---|---|
| Processor socket | Socket AM2 |
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 3 |
| S/PDIF out connector | Yes |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | USB 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. |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 234 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
Guidelines for safely preparing and handling the motherboard and components before installation.
Overview of the motherboard's key features, including CPU, chipset, LAN, audio, and connectors.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its associated cooler securely.
Procedure for correctly inserting DDRII memory modules into the motherboard slots.
Guidance on how to install expansion cards, such as PCI Express, into the motherboard slots.
Description of the various ports and connectors available on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.
Detailed identification and description of internal motherboard connectors for various components.
Configuration of basic system settings including date, time, and IDE/SATA device detection.
Settings for advanced system features like boot order, password protection, and display initialization.
Configuration options for onboard peripherals such as SATA RAID, LAN, and USB controllers.
Options for configuring system power states, wake-up events, and power-on timers.
Settings for Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI IRQ assignments for hardware compatibility.
Monitoring of system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds for hardware health.
Advanced settings for system tuning, including CPU frequency, voltage, and timings.
Restores system parameters to the most stable, minimum performance configuration.
Loads factory default settings for optimal system performance and compatibility.
Enables setting or disabling system and BIOS access passwords for security.
Saves current BIOS settings to CMOS and exits the BIOS setup utility.
Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup and exits the utility.
Procedure for installing essential chipset drivers from the provided CD.
Information on optional Gigabyte utilities and third-party software available on the CD.
Details on the contents and structure of the driver and software CD-ROM.
Lists detailed hardware information about the motherboard components.
Provides contact information for Gigabyte support and service worldwide.
Details on utilities like EasyTune 5, Xpress Recovery 2, and BIOS flashing methods.
Answers to frequently asked questions and solutions for common system problems.
