Gigabyte Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-S1 (rev.1.0) User Manual - English (Version 1001)
Summary
This comprehensive guide is designed for PC builders and system owners utilizing the GA-F2A68HM-S1 Motherboard. The manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions covering everything from initial hardware installation—including APU, memory, and expansion cards—to advanced BIOS setup (M.I.T., power management). It serves as a technical resource for optimizing your system performance and properly configuring all board components.
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GA-F2A68HM-S1
User's Manual Rev. 1001
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GA-F2A68HM-S1 User's Manual Rev. 1001
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Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-S1 Motherboard GA-F2A68HM-S1 Nov. 5, 2014 Nov. 5, 2014 Copyright © 2014 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-S1 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................4 GA-F2A68HM-S1 Motherboard Block Diagram ...................................
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GA-F2A68HM-S1 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V R_USB R_USB30 CPU_FAN USB_LAN SYS_FAN1 AUDIO DD R3 _2 GA-F2A68HM-S1 PCIEX16 Realtek® Gb E LAN DD R3 _1BAT SA TA PCIEX1 i TE® M_BIOS AMD A68H Super I/O CO...
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GA-F2A68HM-S1 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 ...
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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 APU support list.) Chipset AMD A68H Memory 2 x DDR3 DIMM ...
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Internal 1 x front panel header Connectors 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x speaker header 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel 1...
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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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USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports 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. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 por...
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1-8 Internal Connectors 1) ATX_12V 8) F_PANEL 2) ATX 9) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 10) SPDIF_O 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 12) CI 6) BAT 13) SPEAKER 7) CLR_CMOS Read the following ...
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DEBUG PORT 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x2 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) DEBUG With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components DEB...
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DEBUG PORT DEBUG PORT 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) DEBUG DEBUG 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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10) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certai...
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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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Core Performance Boost (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) Turbo Performance Boost Ratio...
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Advanced Memory Settings Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz) The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Freque...
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CPU Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60o C/140o F, 70o C/158o ...
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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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Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM ...
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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 Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics a...
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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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Method B: 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 Boot Drv folder. A Command Prompt window ...
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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, Bao Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien Dist., New Taipei City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Ma...
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| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 10.80 MB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my motherboard's current revision number?
The revision number is labeled 'REV: X.X.'. You must check this before updating the BIOS or looking up technical information.
What basic steps are required for hardware installation?
Chapter 1 covers precautions, installing the APU, memory, expansion cards, and connecting various internal/back panel connectors.
Where can I find help if I have product-specific questions?
Visit our website at http://www.gigabyte.com or use our designated support link for technical inquiries: http://esupport.gigabyte.com
How do I configure SATA hard drives?
This is covered in Chapter 3, section 3-1, dedicated to configuring the attached SATA connections.