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GA-880GM-USB3L User's Manual Rev. 3101 12ME-880GB3L-3101R - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-880GM-USB3L Mar. 1, 2011 Motherboard GA-880GM-USB3L Mar. 1, 2011 - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 3
at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 5
56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 60 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 63 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 7
GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Layout DVI VGA KB_MS_USB ATX_12V Socket AM3+ CPU_FAN M_BIOS B_BIOS iTE IT8720 HDMI USB ATX R_USB AUDIO LAN Etron EJ168 F_AUDIO Realtek RTL8111E PCIEX1 AMD 880G PCIEX16 PCI1 GA-880GM-USB3L PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_O SYS_FAN F_USB2 F_USB1 DDR3_1 DDR3_2 BAT - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 8
GA-880GM-USB3L Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) AM3+/AM3 CPU CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) DDR3 1666(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 PCI Express Bus AMD 880G x1 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Realtek RTL8111E Etron EJ168 RJ45 - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 9
, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 10
1-2 Product Specifications CPU ŠŠ AM3+ Socket: - AMD AM3+ processor - AMD AM3 Phenom™ II processor/ AMD Athlon™ II processor (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus ŠŠ 5200 MT/s Chipset ŠŠ North Bridge: AMD 880G ŠŠ South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory ŠŠ - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 11
port ŠŠ 1 x D-Sub port ŠŠ 1 x DVI-D port ŠŠ 1 x HDMI port ŠŠ 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports ŠŠ 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ŠŠ 1 x RJ-45 port ŠŠ 3 x audio jacks (Line In/Line Out/Microphone) ŠŠ CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. - 11 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 12
Features ŠŠ Support for @BIOS ŠŠ Support for Q-Flash ŠŠ Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue ŠŠ Support for Download Center ŠŠ Support for Xpress Install ŠŠ Support for Xpress Recovery2 ŠŠ Support for EasyTune * Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. ŠŠ Support for - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 13
CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 14
below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. • Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. • Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 15
the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the GIGABYTE cooler as the example.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 16
memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 17
DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 18
an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 19
significantly advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. A. System Requirements - Windows 7/Vista operating system - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 20
Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15 - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 21
"BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for more information) • Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later (Note: Please ensure Hardware Acceleration is enabled.) • HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 22
devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 23
2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 24
connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 25
compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB710 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 26
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 27
audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect the manual for your expansion card. 1 Pin No. - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 28
conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an UG T optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 Power (5V) 9 10 1 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 29
that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 30
the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) Function Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2011, Award Software, Inc. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011 - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 31
and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: D11x) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 32
settings, you can use this function to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you wish to load, then press to complete. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 33
Voltage Control x DDR3 Voltage Control x Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) x CPU NB VID overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock supports this feature. - 33 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 34
. This option is configurable only when Init Display First under Advanced BIOS Features is set to PEG and an ATI graphics card is installed Allows you to determine whether to manually set the VGA Core clock. (Default: Auto) VGA Core Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the VGA Core clock. The - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 35
BIOS to automatically adjust the CPU host frequency. Manual allows the CPU Frequency (MHz) item below to be configurable. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. PCIE Clock(MHz) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. The - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 36
control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all DDR3 Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. 1T/2T Command Timing Options are: Auto ( , 350ns. Write Recovery Time Options are: Auto (default), 5T~8T, 10T, 12T. BIOS Setup - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 37
Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Auto) DDR3 Voltage Control Allows you to set memory - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 38
result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU. Normal CPU Vcore Displays the normal operating voltage of your CPU. BIOS Setup - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 39
SATA devices by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no The following fields display your hard drive specifications. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to the information on the - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 40
Enabled [Press Enter] [Auto] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [USB-HDD] [Setup] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level Move Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Away Mode Full Screen LOGO Show Backup BIOS Image to HDD items on the MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) main menu. AMD C1E Support Enables or disables - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 41
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. Auto Lets the BIOS supports booting from a GPT partition, such as Windows 7 64bit and Windows Server 2003 64-bit. Auto lets the BIOS CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USBCDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 42
Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Backup BIOS Image to HDD Allows the system to copy the BIOS image file to the hard drive. If the system BIOS is corrupted, it will be recovered from this - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 43
USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB support Native mode. RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 44
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will BIOS Setup - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 45
USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its base I/O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. - 45 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 46
-Off by Power button USB Wake Up from S3 Modem Ring Resume PME Event Wake Up HPET Support (Note) Power On ) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS Setup - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 47
or on a specific day in a month. Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically. Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. ErP Support Determines - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 48
: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 49
of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed restart your system. Current Voltage(V) Vcore/DDR3 1.5V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 50
Smart FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 51
try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 52
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Load Fail - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 53
Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Save to CMOS and E XI T (Y/NS)e?tYSupervisor Password Integrated Peripherals - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 54
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recommended drivers. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 56
applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 57
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 58
Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to the GIGABYTE website. The latest version of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 59
system and drivers are installed. compatible graphics card • Windows XP with SP1 or later, Windows Vista • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 60
note that if there is no enough unallocated space, Xpress Recovery2 cannot save the backup file. B. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to access Xpress Recovery2 for the first time. When you see the following message: Press any key to startup Xpress Recovery2, press - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 61
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before. E. Removing the Backup Step 1: If you wish to remove the backup file, select REMOVE. Step - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 62
Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model. 2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. 88GMB3L.F1) to your USB flash drive or USB hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 63
size : 0 ESC:Reset Free size : 0 F10:Power Off 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is displayed on the screen. When the message "Are you - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 64
defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 65
your location and then download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 66
motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 67
on the same network, making full use of Internet resources. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the Q-Share icon to configure the data sharing settings. in the - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 68
Recovery, users can quickly create backups of changed data files (Note 1) or copy files from a specific backup on PATA and SATA hard drives (partitioned on NTFS file system) in Windows Vista. Instructions: In the main menu, click the Config button to open the Smart Recovery Preference dialog box - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 69
Standby Suspend Disable Description Enters Power on Suspend mode Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disables this function The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows you to wake up the system from Suspend to RAM mode without the need to press the power button first. (Note - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 70
OC Cloud OC (Note 1) is an easy-to-use overclocking utility designed for system overclocking via virtually any Internet-connected device, such as a smart mode. Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) support is required. Available functions may differ by motherboard model. Unique Features - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 71
BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 72
} SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 73
Option ROM Utility" (Figure 2). Press + to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. RAID Option ROM Version 3.2.1020.39 (c) 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Step 2: Main Menu This is the first option screen when you enter the BIOS RAID Setup utility. (Figure 3). To view the disk drives assigned to - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 74
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window ( 1 Logical Drive 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary ON Initialization Cache Mode Fast WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 75
where you will see the newlycreated array. 9. Press to return to Main Menu and press again if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility. - 75 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 76
Menu. Option ROM Utility (c) 2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. LD No LD Name [ View LD Defination Menu ] RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) LD 1 GBT RAID 0 2 159.64 Stripe Block 64 KB Cache Mode WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives Assignments ] Drive Model WDC WD800JD-22LSA0 WDC - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 77
motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. Refer to the following for the location of the driver. • For the AMD SB710, copy all of the files in the \BootDrv\SBxxx\x86 folder to your floppy disk. To install Windows 64-Bit, copy the files in the x64 folder. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 78
drive before installing Windows 7 (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxW7 folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system and browse to the following directory: \BootDrv\SBxxxW7\RAID\W7 For Windows 7 64 - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 79
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 4 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 4 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, the RAID drive will appear. Select the RAID drive and then click Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 5). Figure 5 - 79 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 80
to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. While in the operating system, make sure the chipset drivers have been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the AMD RAIDXpert from All Programs in the Start Menu. Step 1: Enter the login ID and password (default: "admin"), and - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 81
jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to instructions on page - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 82
The pictures to the right show the 7.1-channel speaker configurations. 7.1-Channel Speakers: Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The The current connected device is dialog box appears. Select the device according to the - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 83
Mute the rear output device, when a front headphone plugged in check box. Click OK to complete. 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the HD Audio Manager icon will appear in the notification area. Double-click the icon to access the HD Audio Manager. Step - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 84
Step 3: Go to the Microphone screen. Do not mute the recording volume, or you'll not be able to record the sound. To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that you set the volumes at a middle level. Step 4: To raise the - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 85
. Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 85 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 86
5-3 Troubleshooting 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing? A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press < - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 87
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 88
"Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is verified and solved. Turn off the computer and connect problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 89
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City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw • G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-880GM-USB3L | Manual - Page 96
website, select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. • GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 96 -
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GA-880GM-USB3L
User's Manual
Rev. 3101
12ME-880GB3L-3101R