Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV User Manual
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GA-F2A78M-DASHV User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-F278MDV-1001R For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website. To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment. - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-F2A78M-DASHV Motherboard GA-F2A78M-DASHV Jun. 24, 2016 Jun. 24, 2016 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents GA-F2A78M-DASHV Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 6 1-3 Installing the APU 9 1-4 Installing the Memory 9 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 10 1-6 Setup of the AMD Dual - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 4
SPDIF_O CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO COMA COMB F_USB2 F_USB1 F_USB30_2 F_PANEL Box Contents 55 GA-F2A78M-DASHV motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 Four SATA cables 55 User's Manual 55 I/O Shield 55 Quick Installation Guide * The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 5
(ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the user. •• If 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-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 6
than the size of the physical memory installed. * The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market. ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 7
fan speed detection ŠŠ APU overheating warning ŠŠ APU/System fan fail warning ŠŠ APU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install. ŠŠ 1 x 64 Mbit flash ŠŠ Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS ŠŠ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 8
Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Support for Smart Recovery2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 9
Installing the APU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the APU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the APU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest APU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 10
Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 11
up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. After installing the Display or HDMI device, make sure to - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 12
can be enabled for 3D Blu-ray™ discs is dependent on the APU being used.) •• HDCP compliant monitor(s) USB 3.0/2.0 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. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 13
1-8 Internal Connectors 1 3 4 2 14 11 4 6 10 5 9 13 12 11 87 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 6) BAT 7) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_O 11) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) COMA/COMB 14) LPT Read the following guidelines before - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 14
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 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. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 15
SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 16
by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to B_ B 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 17
10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 SPDIFO 1 2 GND F_USB30 11) F_USB30_1 - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 18
program, press the key during the POST when the power is turned on. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 19
2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. (Sample BIOS Version: E6) Function Keys On the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 20
&& CPU Clock Control Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 2000 MHz. && CPU NorthBridge Frequency Allows you to manually set the CPU North Bridge frequency. The adjustable range core Control Allows you to determine whether to manually enable/disable CPU cores. Automatic mode allows the - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 21
memory. The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 21 - - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 22
Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to determine whether to enable the - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 23
Fan Speed Percentage Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. `` Miscellaneous Settings && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 24
type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to enter the to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 25
is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast. && PS2 Devices Support Disabled All PS/2 devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes. Enabled All PS/2 devices are functional in the operating system and during - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 26
Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) && Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 27
: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled) && XHCI Hand-off Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 28
`` Trusted Computing 2.0 && Security Device Support Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). (Default: Enable) `` GFX Configuration && Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 29
`` ASF Configuration Enables or disables the Alert Standard Format (ASF) network management capabilities of the Realtek® LAN chip. `` MCTP Configuration Enables or disables the Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP) for the Realtek® LAN chip. `` Super IO Configuration This section provides - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 30
Wake up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month. Wake up hour/minute/second: 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 - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 31
2-7 Save & Exit && Save & Exit Setup Press on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 32
the BIOS version. C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 8.1/8 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. To configure UEFI RAID, you need to prepare go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Running the UEFI RAID - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 33
) 3. First, select a RAID mode and press . The selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed. Then follow the on-screen instructions to specify the array size. You can select All available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the up or down arrow key - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 34
are ready to install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating system.) Step 1: install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8.1 as the example operating manually select the drivers you wish to install. For more - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 35
product. Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 36
. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV | User Manual - Page 37
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GA-F2A78M-DASHV
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-F278MDV-1001R
To reduce the impacts on global warming, the packaging materials of this product
are recyclable and reusable. GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment.
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.