This document introduces the directory, hardware installation, driver installation instructions, BIOS settings, etc. of the C.A880G V16 motherboard. It also introduces the pollution control mark and the toxic and hazardous substances or elements mark of the product. The motherboard has advanced BIOS settings, boot configuration features, power management features, overclocking settings, etc.
This manual covers the complete setup of the Colorful C.A880G V16 motherboard, including an introduction to its features, step‑by‑step hardware installation, driver installation instructions, and detailed BIOS settings. It also lists the supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, and peripheral interfaces.
The booklet lists the standard accessories included in the package, provides contact information for technical support (phone 400‑678‑5866 and the Colorful website), and includes an appendix with BIOS flashing procedures and diagnostic codes for troubleshooting. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Form factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD 880G + SB710 |
| CPU socket | AM3 (supports AMD Phenom, Athlon) |
| Memory slots | 4 DDR3 slots, dual‑channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600 (up to DDR3‑1600) |
| Supported memory speed | DDR3‑1066 / DDR3‑1333 / DDR3‑1600 (overclockable) |
| PCI Express slots | 1 x16, 1 x1 |
| SATA ports | 6 |
| IDE ports | 1 |
| FDD ports | 1 |
| Video outputs | HDMI, DVI, VGA |
| USB ports | 8 USB 2.0 (2 via internal headers) |
| Audio | 8‑channel high‑definition audio controller |
| Network | Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
It uses an AM3 socket that supports AMD Phenom and Athlon processors.
The board provides six SATA ports for storage devices.
Create a DOS boot disk, copy the BIOS file and flash utility onto it, then boot into DOS and run the appropriate flash command as described in the appendix.