Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H Manual
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GA-880GMA-UD2H AM3 socket motherboard for AMD Phenom™ II processor/AMD Athlon™ II processor User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-880GA2H-2002R - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H Apr. 12, 2010 Motherboard GA-880GMA-UD2H Apr. 12, 2010 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 3
the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support&Downloads\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 4
Motherboard Layout 7 GA-880GMA-UD2H 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 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory BIOS - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 5
61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-880GMA-UD2H motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Two SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 7
GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V CPU_FAN VGA_DVI Socket AM3 M_BIOS B_BIOS ATX FDD iTE IT8720 HDMI_SPDIF ESATA_1394_USB USB30_LAN NEC D720200F1 F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIEX1 Realtek RTL8111D CD_IN CODEC PCIEX16 PCIEX4 PCI AMD 880G GA-880GMA-UD2H T.I. TSB43AB23 CLR_CMOS DDR3_1 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 8
GA-880GMA-UD2H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 (Note 1) 1 PCI Express x4 CPU CLK+/- (200 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LAN RJ45 AM3 CPU DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz(Note 2) Dual Channel Memory Hyper Transport 3.0 x16 PCI Express Bus Realtek RTL8111D x4 x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) NEC - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 9
manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 10
Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Hyper Transport Bus 5200 MT/s Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio North Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB850 4 x 1.5V - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 11
DVI-D port (Note 3) (Note 4) w 1 x HDMI port (Note 4) w 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector w 1 x IEEE 1394a port w 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports w 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector w 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports w 1 x RJ-45 port w 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 12
(OEM version) Operating System w Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor w Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 13
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 CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | 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 incorrectly - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 15
lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 16
before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | 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-880GMA-UD2H | 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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 19
advanced display performance for AMD platform. Read the following instructions on configuring an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX system. A. System Requirements - Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP (Note 1) operating system - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - An ATI Hybrid - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 20
device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI device. (The item name may differ by operating system. The following screen is from Windows Vista.) • Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3 and DTS require the use of an external - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 21
A. Dual Display Configurations: This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows the supported dual display configurations. Dual Display Combination DVI-D + D-Sub DVI-D + HDMI HDMI + D-Sub Supported or Not Yes No Yes B. Playback of HD DVD and - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 22
Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to 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. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 23
Internal Connectors 13 5 2 9 6 10 7 11 8 14 15 4 13 12 16 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA3_0/1/2/3/4 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) CD_IN 11) SPDIF_IO 12 device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 24
ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 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 . The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 25
wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 26
SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD SB850 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Pin No. Definition SATA3_4 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 27
Activity LED Reset Switch Power LED 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 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 28
NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." • Audio signals will be present - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 29
that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF In and Out cable, please contact the local dealer. 6 5 G.QBOFM 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB Headers - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 30
local dealer. Pin No. Definition 9 1 1 TPA+ 10 2 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power (12V) 8 Power (12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 31
CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults 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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 32
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the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 34
v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version GA-880GMA-UD2H E1 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/25/2010-RS880P-SB850-7A66BG0KC-00 Function Keys SATA Mode Message: "SATA is found running - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 35
refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 48. : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup. : XPRESS RECOVERY2 If you have ever entered Xpress Recovery2 to back up hard drive data using the driver disk, the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 36
F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 37
boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 38
your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 39
D-SUB/DVI-D as the graphics display. D-SUB/HDMI Sets the D-SUB/HDMI as the graphics display. VGA Core Clock control 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 adjustable range is from 200 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 40
) allows the 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, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 41
: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults DCTs Mode Allows you to set memory control mode. Ganged Sets memory control mode to single dual-channel. Unganged Sets memory control mode to two single-channel. (Default) DDR3 Timing Items Manual allows all - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 42
, 1.5x, 2.0x. CS/ODT Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. CKE Drive Strength Options are: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. BIOS Setup - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 43
memory to increase memory performance and stability. (Default: Enabled) ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the system voltages. Auto lets the BIOS CPU NB VID Control Allows you to set the CPU North Bridge VID voltage. Auto sets the CPU - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 44
sets the CPU voltage as required. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may 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 - 44 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 45
Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 1022M Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6 below: • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 46
manually 2.88M/3.5". Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to specify whether boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 47
-2010 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features } IGX Configuration AMD C1E Support Virtualization AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control CPU Unlock (Note) CPU core Control x CPU core 2 (Note) x CPU core 3 (Note) } Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 48
USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS : Enabled) Away Mode Enables or disables Away Mode in Windows XP Media Center operating system. Away Mode allows the system - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 49
SATA Port4/5 Type x OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support Onboard IDE Ctrl Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 50
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect the status of the attached LAN in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 51
: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. Onboard 1394 Function Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default: Enabled) Onboard USB 3.0 Controller (NEC USB Controller) Enables or disables the NEC - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 52
F10: Save F6: Fail- Suspend to RAM) sleep USB device. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. BIOS - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 53
(Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Power mouse, power on by keyboard, and wake on LAN. (Note) Supported on Windows 7/Vista operating system only. - 53 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 54
Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 55
F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hardware Thermal Control Enables or disables the CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core voltage and ratio will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. (Default: Enabled) Reset Case Open - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 56
FAN Control is set to 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. PWM Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. System Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 57
stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 58
the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 59
Configurations Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Press on this item and press the key. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 60
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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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 62
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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 63
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. - 63 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 64
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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 65
system memory • VESA 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. • Hard - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 66
the top). Please 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 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 67
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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 68
and update the BIOS. What is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 69
disk drive. In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the up or down arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 70
. As the system boots, you should see the new BIOS version is present on the POST screen. Step 5: During the POST, press to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 71
. 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 the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS without Using the - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 72
4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment. The user-friendly EasyTune 6 interface also includes tabbed pages for CPU and memory information, letting users read - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 73
The Easy Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Easy Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in a Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) • The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 74
in taskbar) 13 INFO/Help 14 Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) C. (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic CPU Frequency Function; system performance may be affected. unable to reset to zero. (Note 4) Easy Energy Saver Meter will automatically reset when the total - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 75
LAN connection settings and Q-Share, you are able to share your data with computers 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 (Note) Updates Q-Share online - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 76
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 before the scheduled backup time, the backup will be performed on the next boot. We recommend that you preserve at least 25 percent of the hard drive - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 77
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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 78
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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 floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring AMD SB850 SATA Controller A. - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 80
SATA Port4/5 Type OnChip SATA RAID5 Support OnChip SATA3.0 Support Onboard IDE Ctrl Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM } SMART LAN Onboard Audio Function Onboard 1394 Function Onboard USB 3.0 Controller USB Controllers USB Legacy Function USB Storage Function Onboard Serial Port 1 [Enabled - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 81
RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 82
Create Arrays Manually To create a new array, press to enter the LD View Menu window (Figure 4). To create an array, press to 1 [ LD Define Menu ] RAID Mode Drv RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Port:ID 01:00 02:00 [ Drives - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 83
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. - 83 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 84
View Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether the attached hard drives are assigned to a disk array or are unassigned. Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Free if unassigned. Option ROM Utility (c) - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 85
copy the SATA controller driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS and Windows mode. In MS-DOS mode: Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk. Steps: 1: Boot from the startup - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 86
: Steps: 1: Use an alternative system and insert the motherboard driver disk. 2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 2). A Command Prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 3. 3: Insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 87
the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . Then a controller menu similar to Figure 2 below will appear. Select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform and press . Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 88
sure to copy the driver files from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows Vista (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxV folder to the USB flash drive). Then use Method B to load the driver. Method A: Insert the motherboard driver disk into your system - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 89
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 5 appears, select AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller and click Next. Figure 5 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 6). Figure 6 - 89 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 90
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-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 91
over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time. A. Configuring Speakers (The following instructions use Windows Vista as the example operating system.) 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 - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 92
the Connector Settings dialog box, select the Disable front panel jack detection check box. Click OK to complete. D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only) Click Device advanced settings on the top right corner on the Speaker Configuration tab to open the Device advanced settings dialog box - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 93
the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IO header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw /F In and Out cable allow you to input digital audio signals to the computer for audio processing. Step: After connecting the S/PDIF In device, - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 94
S/PDIF in and out cable (or connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the optical S/PDIF out connector on the motherboard back panel) if you want to output S/PDIF digital audio signals to an external decoder. C-1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Step: Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 95
Dolby Home Theater enabled, 2-channel stereo content will be transformed into multi-channel audio, creating a virtual surround sound environment . (Note) Install the Dolby GUI Software driver from the motherboard driver disk. Click the Start icon Programs, Dolby Control Center to access the utility - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 96
5-2-4 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 2: Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back panel or the Mic in jack ( - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 97
, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. * Enabling Stereo Mix If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 98
the Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . 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. Appendix - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 99
driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support&Downloads\Motherboards\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 100
the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot. No Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket. Yes The problem is verified and solved. Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 101
and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support&Downloads\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 101 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 102
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. Appendix - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 103
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 104
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Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.vn • NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. - China WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cn Shanghai TEL: +86- - Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H | Manual - Page 112
, 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 - 112 -
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GA-880GMA-UD2H
AM3 socket motherboard for
AMD Phenom
™
II processor/AMD Athlon
™
II processor
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-880GA2H-2002R