Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DS2 (rev. 3.2) Realtek LAN Driver 8.029 for Windows 8/Windows 8.1 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DS2 (rev. 3.2) Realtek LAN Driver 8.029 for Windows 8/Windows 8.1 Description

Specifications:

APU:

- FM2+ Socket:
- AMD A series processors
- AMD Athlon series processors

Chipset:

- AMD A78

Memory:

- 2 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Support for DDR3 2400(OC)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz memory modules
- Support for AMD Memory Profile (AMP)/Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
- Onboard Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB

Audio:

- Realtek ALC887 codec
- High Definition 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
- 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
- 1 x PCI slot

Multi-Graphics Technology:

- Support for AMD Dual Graphics technology
- Support for AMD Eyefinity technology

Storage Interface:

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and JBOD

USB:

- 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header)
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O Connectors:

- 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
- 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- 1 x APU fan header
- 1 x system fan header
- 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
- 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 x serial port header
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper
- 1 x chassis intrusion header

Back Panel Connectors:

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller:

- iTE I/O Controller Chip

H/W Monitoring:

- System voltage detection
- APU/System temperature detection
- APU/System fan speed detection
- APU/System fan speed control

Form Factor:

- Micro ATX Form Factor: 22.6cm x 17.4cm

About Ethernet Drivers:

Windows platforms generally apply a generic driver that allows motherboards to recognize the Ethernet component.

However, in order to make use of all network card (adapter) features, you must install a proper LAN driver that enables the hardware. This task enables systems to connect to a network, as well as collect all component characteristics such as manufacturer and chipset.

If you intend to update the driver version, know that this process can add support for new OSes, fix different compatibility problems, resolve related errors encountered during the product’s lifetime, as well as include various other changes.

When it comes to the actual installation procedure, we should note that most producers try to make it as easy as possible, so following the steps should be a breeze: just get the downloadable package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

There is a chance that other OSes could also be suitable, but it is not advisable that you install this release on platforms other than the specified ones. Remember to perform a system reboot once done, to allow all changes to take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to apply this version, click on the download button and enable your network card. To stay up to speed with the latest updates, check back with our website as often as possible.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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