Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI User Manual

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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
- An AMD A series processor that supports AMD Dual Graphics technology
- Windows 8.1/8/7 operating system
- An AMD Dual Graphics technology-supported motherboard and correct driver
- AnAMDgraphicscardthatsupportsAMDDualGraphicstechnology(formoredetails,pleasevisitAMD's
ofcialwebsite)andcorrectdriver(ForanFM2+APU,pleaseuseanAMDR7200seriesgraphicscard;
for an FM2 APU, please use an AMD Radeon
™
HD6000graphicscard.)
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.

Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.5 V
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A
USB 2.0 connectors	1
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	-
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
HDMI version	1.4a
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Cooling type	Passive
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A88X
PC health monitoring	CPU, FAN, Power supply, Temperature
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	mini ITX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	2048 MB
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	EFI AMI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Width	170 mm