Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 Owner's manual

GA-F2A85X-UP4

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-F285XP4-1002R

Motherboard

GA-F2A85X-UP4

Jul. 27, 2012

Motherboard

GA-F2A85X-UP4

Copyright

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Disclaimer

Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.

Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE

without prior notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in

any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.

Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-

mentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website 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 for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................7

GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Block Diagram ..............................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions ................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications ................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler ............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the APU ..................................................................................................13

1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler ......................................................................................15

1-4 Installing the Memory .................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration ....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration ........................................... 19

1-7 Setting up AMD CrossFire™Conguration .................................................... 20

1-8 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 21

1-9 Internal Connectors ....................................................................................... 24

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................33

2-1 Startup Screen ...............................................................................................34

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 35

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 37

2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 45

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 46

2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 49

2-7 Power Management ....................................................................................... 53

2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 55

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................57

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 57

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 58

3-3 Technical Manuals ......................................................................................... 58

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 59

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 59

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 60

3-7 New Program ................................................................................................. 60

Chapter 4 Unique Features ...........................................................................................61

4-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 61

4-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility ...........................................................61

4-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility ........................................................... 64

4-2 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 65

4-3 Q-Share ......................................................................................................... 66

4-4 Smart Recovery 2 .......................................................................................... 67

4-5 Auto Green ..................................................................................................... 69

Chapter 5 Appendix ...................................................................................................... 71

5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) .................................................................... 71

5-1-1 ConguringSATAControllers ................................................................................71

5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .............................77

5-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput .............................................................. 81

5-2-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio ..................................................................81

5-2-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut ........................................................................................ 83

5-2-3 ConguringMicrophoneRecording ...................................................................... 84

5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................... 86

5-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 87

5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................87

5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure .................................................................................. 88

5-4 Debug LED Codes .........................................................................................90

5-5 Regulatory Statements .................................................................................. 94

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Box Contents

5GA-F2A85X-UP4 motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk

5User's Manual

5Quick Installation Guide

5Six SATA cables

5I/O Shield

Optional Items

2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)

eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-0*R)

COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

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.

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GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB3

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN2

Socket FM2

ATX

F_USB30

AUDIO

DDR3_4

DDR3_2

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

BAT

ATX_12V

AMD A85X

CODEC

CLR_CMOS

Etron

EJ168

M_BIOS

DB_PORT (Note)

B_BIOS

DVI_VGA

USB30_LAN

Realtek

GbE LAN

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX4

PCI

PCIEX1_3

SYS_FAN3

RST_SW

PW_SW

CMOS_SW

SYS_FAN4

iTE

Super I/O

GA-F2A85X-UP4

DP_HDMI_SPDIF

USB_ESATA

F_PANELSYS_FAN1

F_USB1F_USB3 F_USB2F_USB4F_AUDIO

SPDIF_O

TPMCOM

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX8

SATA3

2

1

0

4

3

6

5

(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter5.

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GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard Block Diagram

Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."

AMD APU

UMI

APUCLK+/-(100MHz)

Dual Channel Memory

PCI Express Bus

COM

LPC

Bus

1 PCI

PCI Bus

Dual BIOS

PCI CLK

(33MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

PS/2 KB/Mouse

10 USB 2.0/1.1

4 USB 3.0/2.0

LAN

RJ45

x1

x1x1

x1x4

x1

Realtek

GbE LAN

2 PCI Express x1

(PCIEX1_1/PCIEX1_2)

1 PCI Express x16

2 PCI Express x8

Switch

or

x16 x16

2 USB 3.0/2.0

Etron

EJ168

HDMI

7 SATA 6Gb/s

1 eSATA 6Gb/s

AMD A85X

DISPCLK+/-(100MHz)

DDR3 1866/1600/

1333/1066MHz

DVI-D

DisplayPort

D-Sub

Switch

iTE

Super I/O

2 PCI Express x1

(PCIEX4/PCIEX1_3)

1 PCI Express x4

Switch

Line Out

MIC

Line In

S/PDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

CODEC

Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

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Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Priorto installation, do notremoveorbreak motherboard S/N(SerialNumber)sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.

•Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectroniccom-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep

yourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply

has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications

APU FM2 Socket:

- AMD A series processors

- AMD Athlon™ series processors

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestAPUsupportlist.)

Chipset AMD A85X

Memory 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory

* Duetoa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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ofcial

website when the memory modules are available on the market.

Dual channel memory architecture

SupportforDDR31866/1600/1333/1066MHzmemorymodules

SupportforAMDMemoryProle(AMP)/ExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

APU:

* Tousetheonboardgraphicsports,youmustinstallanAMDAPUwithintegrated

graphics.

- 1 x D-Sub port

- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600

* Supportfor2560x1600resolutionrequiresbothamonitorandcablethatsupport

Dual Link DVI.

* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.

- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200

- 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600

(TheDisplayPortportdoesnotsupportHotplug.Ifyouwanttochangetoanother

graphicsportwhenthecomputerison,besuretoturnoffthecomputerrst.)

Audio Realtek ALC892 codec

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN RealtekGbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)

* Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)

* ThePCIEX8slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX16slot.WhenthePCIEX8slotis

populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)

* ThePCIEX1_3slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX4slot.WhenthePCIEX1_3slot

is populated, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up to x1 mode.

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

 (AllPCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)

1 x PCI slot

Multi-Graphics

Technology

Support for AMD CrossFire™technology(ThePCIEX16andPCIEX8slotsonly.)

Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology

* OnlyAseriesAPUssupportAMDDualGraphics.

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Hardware Installation

Storage Interface Chipset:

- 7xSATA6Gb/sconnectors(SATA30~6)supportingupto7SATA6Gb/s

devices

- 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 6Gb/s

device

* Actualtransferrateisdependentonthedevicebeingconnected.

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD

USB Chipset:

- Upto4USB3.0/2.0ports(2portsonthebackpanel,2portsavailablethrough

theinternalUSBheader)

- Upto10USB2.0/1.1ports(2portsonthebackpanel,8portsavailable

throughtheinternalUSBheaders)

Etron EJ168 chip:

- Up to 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the back panel

* BesuretoconnectyourUSBdevice(s)totheUSB2.0/1.1portsbeforetheUSB3.0

driverisinstalled.(Refertothelabelsinsection1-8,"BackPanelConnectors.")

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

7 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x APU fan header

4 x system fan headers

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header

1 x power button

1 x reset button

1 x Clear CMOS button

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1 x D-Sub port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

1 x HDMI port

1 x DisplayPort

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector

1 x RJ-45 port

6xaudiojacks(Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut/RearSpeakerOut/SideSpeaker

Out/LineIn/LineOut/Microphone)

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I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

System voltage detection

APU/System temperature detection

APU/System fan speed detection

APU overheating warning

APU/System fan fail warning

APU/System fan speed control

*WhethertheAPU/systemfanspeedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthe

APU/system cooler you install.

BIOS 2x64Mbitash

Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS

Support for DualBIOS™

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a

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 Auto Green

Support for ON/OFF Charge

Support for 3TB+ Unlock

Support for Q-Share

Bundled

Software

NortonInternetSecurity(OEMversion)

LucidLogix Virtu MVP

* Makesurethemonitorcablehasbeenconnectedtotheintegratedgraphicsporton

the back panel.

Operating

System Support for Microsoft®Windows8/7/Vista/XP

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

* PleasevisittheSupport & Downloads\Utility pageonGIGABYTE'swebsitetocheckthesupportedoperatingsystem(s)

for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

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Hardware Installation

1-3 Installing the APU and APU Cooler

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

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.

•SettheAPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeAPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheAPU,graphics

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the APU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard APU socket and the notches on the APU.

APU

FM2 Socket

A Small Triangle Marking

Denotes APU Pin One

A Small Triangle Marking Denotes

Pin One of the Socket

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU into the motherboard APU socket.

•Before installing the APU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the

power outlet to prevent damage to the APU.

•DonotforcetheAPUintotheAPUsocket.TheAPUcannottiniforientedincorrectly.Adjustthe

APU orientation if this occurs.

Step 1:

Completely lift up the APU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

AligntheAPUpinone(smalltrianglemarking)withthetrianglemark

on the APU socket and gently insert the APU into the socket. Make

surethattheAPUpinstperfectlyintotheirholes.

OncetheAPUispositionedintoitssocket,placeonengerdownon

the middle of the APU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into

the fully locked position.

APU Socket

Locking Lever

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Hardware Installation

1-3-2 Installing the APU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the APU cooler on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the APU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the APU

cooler and APU may adhere to the APU. Inadequately removing the APU cooler may damage the APU.

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on

the surface of the installed APU.

Step 2:

Hook the APU cooler clip to the mounting lug on

one side of the retention frame. On the other side,

push straight down on the the APU cooler clip to

hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

Step 4:

Finally, attach the power connector of the APU

coolertotheAPUfanheader(CPU_FAN)onthe

motherboard.

Step 3:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the

rightside (as the pictureabove shows) to lock

intoplace.(RefertoyourAPUcoolerinstallation

manualforinstructionsoninstallingthecooler.)

Hardware Installation

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines 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 and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable

(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)

DDR3_4

DDR3_2

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the

memoryisinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.Enabling

Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as

following:

Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4

Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1

Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS

DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

Due to APU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling

Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1

and DDR3_2 sockets.

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Hardware Installation

1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are

not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

ADDR3memorymodulehasanotch,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstall

your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips

at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the

socket.Asindicatedinthepictureontheleft,placeyourngerson

the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it

vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the

memory module is securely inserted.

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

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1-5 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 outlet before installing an

expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. Afterinstallingallexpansioncards,replacethechassiscover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. 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 in your operating system.

Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:

•Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently push down on the top edge of the card until

it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make

sure the card is securely seated in the slot and

does not rock.

PCI Express x1 Slot

PCI Express x16 Slot

•Removing the Card:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from

the slot.

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Hardware Installation

1-6 SetupoftheAMDDualGraphicsConguration

Combining the onboard GPU with a discrete graphics card, AMD's Dual Graphics technology can provide

signicantlyadvanceddisplayperformanceforAMDplatform.Readthefollowinginstructionsonconguringa

Dual Graphics system.

A. System Requirements

-AMD A series processor

-Windows7operatingsystem

-AnAMDDualGraphicstechnology-supportedmotherboard(withtheBIOSupdatedtothelatestversion)

andcorrectdriver(makesuretheonboardgraphicsdriverversionisRev.8.981orabove)

-AnAMDRadeonHD6000seriesgraphicscardthatsupportsAMDDualGraphicstechnology(formore

details,pleasevisitAMD'sofcialwebsite)andcorrectdriver

B.InstallingtheGraphicsCardsandConguringBIOSSetup

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported

graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot. Plug the monitor cable into the graphics card and start up your computer.

Step 2:

Enter BIOS Setup to set the following items under the Peripherals\GFXConguration menu:

-Set Integrated Graphics to Force.

-Set UMA Frame Buffer Size to 512M or above.

Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Restart your computer.

C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to

the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. Browse to Performance\

AMD Radeon™ Dual Graphics and ensure the Enable AMD Radeon

Dual Graphics check box is selected.

(Note) MakesurethedriversfortheChipset,onboardgraphics,andexternalgraphicscardareproperly

installed.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling the AMD Dual Graphics technology may differ by graphics

card and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics card for more information.

Hardware Installation

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1-7 Setting up AMD CrossFire™Conguration

A. System Requirements

-Windows7,WindowsVistaorWindowsXPoperatingsystem

-A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver

-Two CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

-CrossFire(Note) bridge connector

-Apowersupplywithsufcientpowerisrecommended(Refertothemanualofyourgraphicscardsforthe

powerrequirement)

B. Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire graphics cards on the PCIEX16

and PCIEX8 slots.

Step 2:

Insert the CrossFire(Note) bridge connectors in the CrossFire gold edge connectors on top of the cards.

Step 3:

Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver

To Enable CrossFire Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to

the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD Cross-

Fire™Conguration and ensure the Enable CrossFire™ check box

is selected. Then click Apply.

(Note) Thebridgeconnector(s)maybeneededornotdependingonyourgraphicscards.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire technology may differ by graphics cards. Refer to the

manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire technology.

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