Gigabyte Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-H (rev.1.1) User Manual in English (version 1101)
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The GA-F2A68HM-H is a reliable motherboard engineered for comprehensive desktop system builds. This user manual serves as an essential guide for both novice and advanced builders, detailing the entire hardware setup process. It provides step-by-step instructions for installing APUs, memory modules, and expansion cards, while also covering detailed guidance on all internal and external connectors. Furthermore, advanced chapters walk users through BIOS configuration—allowing them to optimize power settings, manage peripherals, and ensure peak operational efficiency right out of the box.
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GA-F2A68HM-H
User's Manual Rev. 1101
For more product details, please visit GIGABYTE's website.
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GA-F2A68HM-H User's Manual Rev. 1101 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 reus...
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Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-H Nov. 12, 2014 Nov. 12, 2014 Copyright © 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally r...
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Table of Contents GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Layout .............................................................................4 GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Block Diagram ...................................
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GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB HD MI VG R_ US B3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN USB_LAN CI SYS_FAN1 DD R3 _2 AUDIO Realtek® BAT Gb E LAN GA-F2A68HM-H PCIEX16 SATA3 DD R3 _1 M_BIOS PCIEX1 i TE® Super I/O A...
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GA-F2A68HM-H Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK LAN (100 MHz) AMD APU DDR3 2133/1866/ 1600/1333 MHz Realtek® Dual Channel Memory Gb E LAN M...
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic dischar...
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1-2 Product Specifications APU FM2+ Socket: - AMD A series processors - AMD Athlon™ series processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A68H Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM ...
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Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Connectors 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x APU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel aud...
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1-3 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.) A...
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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...
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D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that s...
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1-8 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 8) F_PANEL 2) ATX 9) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 10) SPEAKER 4) SYS_FAN1/2 11) SPDIF_O 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 6) BAT 13) CI 7) CLR_CMOS Read the following guideli...
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DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) DEBUG PORT With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the component...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT DEBUG DEBUG 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) PORT PORT The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Ea...
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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative...
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DE BU PO RT 10) SPEAKER (Speaker Header) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no ...
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST)...
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This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. Whether the system will work stab...
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Advanced CPU Core Settings CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. Core Performance Boost (Note 1) Allo...
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Memory Frequency (MHz) This value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Clock Control and System Memory Multiplier settings. Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2),...
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CPU/System Fan Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning soun...
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2-3 System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. System ...
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2-4 BIOS Features Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. For example, you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as th...
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Fast Boot Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) VGA Support Allows you to select which type of operating syste...
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Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Legacy Op...
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2-5 Peripherals IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Disabled) On Chip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) HD Audio Azalia Device Ena...
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GFX Configuration Primary Video Device Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card, PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the...
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2-6 Power Management Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set the date and time as following: Wake up day: Turn on the system at...
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Power On Password Set the password when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password. Press <Enter> on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press <Enter> to accept. To ...
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Boot Override Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that devic...
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C-1. UEFI RAID Configuration This mode supports Windows 8.1 64-bit installation only. To configure UEFI RAID, you need to prepare a USB flash drive using FAT 32 file format and copy all files (includi...
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2. The selection bar will move to the Disks section on the right of the screen. Select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive and press &...
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2: From your optical drive folder, double click the Menu.exe file in the Boot Drv folder. A Command Prompt window will open. 3: 3: Insert the blank formatted disk (if you're using a USB floppy disk dr...
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Regulatory Statements Regulatory Notices This document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthoriz...
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FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea...
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Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketi...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 11.19 MB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my motherboard's revision?
Look for the revision number on your motherboard, labeled as "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0".
What should I check before updating BIOS or drivers?
You must check your motherboard revision (e.g., REV: 1.0) first to ensure compatibility and obtain correct technical information.
Are the packaging materials recyclable?
Yes, the product's packaging materials are stated as being recyclable and reusable to help reduce impacts on global warming.
What resources are available for product support?
You can consult the manufacturer's website at http://www.gigabyte.com or use their eSupport portal: http://esupport.gigabyte.com.