Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Owner's manual

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GA-AB350-Gaming 3

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-AB35GM3-1002R

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means

the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard

BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Motherboard

GA-AB350-Gaming 3

Feb. 6, 2017

Motherboard

GA-AB350-Gaming 3

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Table of Contents

GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout .....................................................................4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 6

1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9

1-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10

1-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10

1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21

2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21

2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 25

2-4 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 26

2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 29

2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 31

2-7 Power ............................................................................................................. 32

2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................35

3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 35

3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 37

RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 38

Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 40

CPU DRAM

VGA BOOT

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GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Motherboard Layout

Box Contents

5GA-AB350-Gaming 3 motherboard 5Four SATA cables

5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield

5User's Manual 5One G Connector

5Quick Installation Guide 5OneRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncable

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Socket AM4

AMDB350

KB_MS_USB3

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V

ATX

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

B_BIOS

PCIEX4

DDR4_2

DDR4_1

DDR4_4

DDR4_3

BAT

F_PANEL

PCIEX1_3

CLR_CMOS

CODEC

M_BIOS

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

SPDIF_O

F_USB1

GA-AB350-Gaming 3

DVI

HDMI

USB_DAC

R_USB31

USB30_LAN

SATA3

iTE®

Super I/O

F_USB2

LED_C2

SYS_FAN1

TPM

M2F_32G

Realtek®

GbE LAN

ASATA3 1 0

F_USB30

SYS_FAN2

6080

110

SYS_FAN3_PUMP

CPU_OPT

SATA3 1 0

PCIEX1_2

LED_C1

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discharge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's

manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveorbreakmotherboardS/N(SerialNumber)stickeror

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure

the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.

•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation

and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU AM4 Socket:

- AMDRyzen™ processor

- AMD7thGenerationA-series/Athlon™ processors

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

Chipset AMDB350

Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory

  * DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical

memoryisinstalled,theactualmemorysizedisplayedwillbelessthanthesizeof

the physical memory installed.

Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture

SupportforDDR42667(Note)/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules

SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memory modules(operate in

non-ECCmode)

Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules

Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules

 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor:

- 1xDVI-Dport,supportingamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz

* TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.

 - 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hz

* SupportforHDMI1.4version.

- Maximum shared memory of 2 GB

Audio Realtek® ALC1220 codec

HighDenition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(PCIEX16)(Note)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

(ThePCIEX16slotconformstoPCIExpress3.0standard.)

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)

* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. The

PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when the PCIEX1_2/PCIEX1_3 slot is

populated. The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x4 mode when both of the PCIEX1_2

and PCIEX1_3 slots are empty.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx1(PCIEX1_3)

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

 (ThePCIEX4andPCIExpressx1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.))

Multi-Graphics

Technology SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies

Storage Interface 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280/22110SATAandPCIe

x4 (Note)/x2SSDsupport)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

SupportforRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10

 * Referto"1-7InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2andSATA

connectors.

(Note) ActualsupportmayvarybyCPU.

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USB Chipset:

 - 2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel

- 2xUSB3.1Gen1ports(availablethroughtheinternalUSBheader)

- 5 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (1portonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough

theinternalUSBheaders)

CPU:

- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU fan header

1 x water cooling CPU fan header

2 x system fan headers

1 x system fan/water cooling pump header

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1xS/PDIFOutheader

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header

1xCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstripextensioncableheader

1xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncableheader

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

1xDVI-Dport

1xHDMIport

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 port

1xRJ-45port

1xopticalS/PDIFOutconnector

5xaudiojacks (Center/Subwoofer SpeakerOut,Rear Speaker Out,LineIn,

LineOut,MicIn)

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Overheating warning

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whetherthefan(pump)speedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthefan

(pump)youinstall.

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BIOS 2x128Mbitash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

SupportforDualBIOS™

PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0

Unique Features Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.

- @BIOS

- 3DOSD

- AutoGreen

- BIOS Setup

- Cloud Station

- Color Temperature

- EasyTune

- Fast Boot

- Game Boost

- ON/OFF Charge

- RGBFusion

- Smart Backup

- Smart Keyboard

- Smart TimeLock

- System Information Viewer

- USB Blocker

- USBDACUP2

- V-Tuner

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)

cFosSpeed

Operating

System

SupportforWindows1064-bit

SupportforWindows764-bit

* Pleasedownloadthe"WindowsUSBInstallationTool"fromGIGABYTE'swebsite

andinstallitbeforeinstallingWindows7.

Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.0cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website

for support lists of CPU, memory

modules,SSDs,andM.2devices..

Please visit the Support\Utility List

page on GIGABYTE's website to

download the latest version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the CPU

Installing the CPU

Locatethepinone(denotedbyasmalltriangle)oftheCPUsocketandtheCPU.

AM4 Socket

A Small Triangle Marking

DenotesPinOneofthe

Socket AM4 CPU

A Small Triangle Marking

DenotesCPUPinOne

1-4 Installing the Memory

DualChannelMemoryConguration

ThismotherboardprovidesfourmemorysocketsandsupportsDualChannelTechnology.Afterthememory

isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4

ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallthememory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the

same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

ReadthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstalltheCPU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforientedincorrectly.(Oryoumay

locatethenotchesonbothsidesoftheCPUandalignmentkeysontheCPUsocket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwiseoverheatinganddamage

of the CPU may occur.

•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.

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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

with your expansion card.

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an

expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0

specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

DVI-D Port (Note)

TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz

(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).Connectamonitorthatsupports

DVI-Dconnectiontothisport.

HDMI Port

TheHDMIportisHDCPcompliantandsupportsDolbyTrueHDandDTSHD

MasterAudio formats.Italsosupportsupto192 KHz/24bit8-channel LPCM

audiooutput.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupported

resolutionis4096x2160@24 Hz,buttheactual resolutionssupportedaredependent onthemonitor

being used.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The

itemnamemaydifferdependingonyouroperatingsystem.)

DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable

DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1

Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS

DS/SS - - DS/SS - -

Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)

(Note) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.

DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.

1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.

2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling

DualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,werecommendthatyouinstallthemintheDDR4_1

andDDR4_2sockets.

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•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rstremovethecablefromyour

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•Whenremovingthecable,pullitstraightoutfromtheconnector.Donotrockitsidetosidetoprevent

an electrical short inside the cable connector.

ActivityLED

Connection/

SpeedLED

LAN Port

ActivityLED:Connection/SpeedLED:

State Description

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Rear Speaker Out

Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.

Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Line In

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out

The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended

thatyouconnectyourheadphone/speakertothisjack(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).

Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers

ina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.

Mic In

The Mic in jack.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.YoucanconnectaUSBDACtothisportoruse

this port for USB devices.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB

3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following

describesthestatesoftheLANportLEDs.

•ToenableorconguretheaudioamplifyingfunctionfortheLineoutjack,pleaseaccesstheHD

Audio Manager application.

•If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side

SpeakeroutusingtheHDAudioManagerapplication.

•Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more audio software information.

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1-7 Internal Connectors

Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:

•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2

5) CPU_OPT

6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP

7) ASATA3 0/1

8) SATA3 0/1/2/3

9) M2F_32G

10) SPDIF_O

11) F_PANEL

12) F_AUDIO

13) BAT

14) CLR_CMOS

15) F_USB30

16) F_USB1/F_USB2

17) TPM

18) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT

19) LED_C1

20) LED_C2

12 15

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DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

131

2412

ATX

1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

 Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthecomponents

onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned

off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the

power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,

the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high

powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe

required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)

5GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V(Onlyfor 2x12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)

12 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pin

ATX)

24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)

ATX_12V:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)

2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)

3GND 7 +12V

4GND 8 +12V

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

ATX_12V

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.

Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireis

thegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunctionrequirestheuseofafanwithfanspeedcontroldesign.For

optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU_FAN

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4PWMSpeedControl

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from

overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

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5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)

The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof

insertiondesign.Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblack

connectorwireisthegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunctionrequirestheuseofafanwithfanspeed

control design.

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4PWMSpeedControl

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers)

 Thefan/pumpheadersare4-pin.Mostfanheaderspossessafoolproofinsertiondesign.Whenconnecting

afancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireisthegroundwire).

The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat

dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The headers also provides

speedcontrolforawatercoolingpump,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""M.I.T.,"formoreinformation

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4PWMSpeedControl

7/8) ASATA3 0/1, SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support

RAID0,RAID1,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring

aRAIDarray.

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4GND

5RXN

6RXP

7GND

SATA3 2

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

7 1

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

SATA3 1 0

ASATA3 0

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9) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportsSATARAIDconguration

throughtheAMDChipset.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDarray.Refer

toChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B



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S  

 

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123

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BSS

S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

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 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

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



B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B



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U

S  _S

_

USB0_B

B_ F_USB3



80110 60 42

SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandnut.

FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.

Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole

fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.

Step 2:

SlidetheM.2SSDintotheconnectoratanangle.

Step 3:

PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.

SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 ASATA3 0 ASATA3 1

M.2SATASSD a a a r a a

M.2PCIex4SSD*

a a a a r r

M.2PCIex2SSD

aaaaaa

NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa

a: Available, r: Not available

* ForAMDRyzen™ processor only.

Connector

Type of

M.2SSD

Installation Notices for the M2F_32G and SATA Connectors:

DuetothelimitednumberoflanesprovidedbytheChipset,theavailabilityoftheSATAconnectorsmaybe

affectedbythetypeofdevicesinstalledintheM2F_32Gconnector.Refertothefollowingtablefordetails.

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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certainexpansioncardslikegraphicscardsand

soundcards.Forexample,somegraphicscardsmayrequireyoutouseaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocablefor

digitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtoyourgraphicscardifyouwishtoconnectanHDMIdisplay

tothegraphicscardandhavedigitalaudiooutputfromtheHDMIdisplayatthesametime.Forinformation

aboutconnectingtheS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable,carefullyreadthemanualforyourexpansioncard.

Pin No. Denition

1SPDIFO

2GND

11) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator

on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins

before connecting the cables.

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

•PW(PowerSwitch,Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer

toChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Power,"formoreinformation).

•SPEAK (Speaker,Orange):

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 problem is detected at system startup.

•PLED/PWR_LED (PowerLED,Yellow/Purple):

Connects to the power status indicator

onthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDison

whenthesystemisoperating.TheLEDis

off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

orpoweredoff(S5).

•HD (HardDriveActivityLED,Blue):

 ConnectstotheharddriveactivityLEDonthechassisfrontpanel.TheLEDisonwhentheharddriveis

reading or writing data.

•RES (ResetSwitch,Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the

computerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.

•CI (ChassisIntrusionHeader,Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been

removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

•NC (Orange):NoConnection.

PowerLED

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

CI-

CI+

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED+

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

PowerLED

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

HardDrive

ActivityLED

Reset

Switch Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,

resetswitch,powerLED,harddriveactivityLED,speakerandetc.Whenconnectingyourchassis

front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are

matched correctly.

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12) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'97audio.Youmayconnect

your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module

connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module

connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

ForHDFrontPanelAudio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:

•ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHDaudiobydefault.

•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.

•Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire

instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has

different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L

2GND

3MIC2_R

4 NC

5LINE2_R

6 Sense

7FAUDIO_JD

8 No Pin

9 LINE2_L

10 Sense

Pin No. Denition

1 MIC

2GND

3 MIC Power

4 NC

5LineOut(R)

6 NC

7 NC

8 No Pin

9LineOut(L)

10 NC

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





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S  

 

123

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S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

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 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

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



B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





U

S  _S

_

USB0_B

B_ F_USB3



9 1

10 2

13) BAT (Battery)

 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)

intheCMOSwhenthecomputeristurnedoff.Replacethebatterywhenthebatteryvoltagedropstoalow

level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.

(Oruseametalobjectlikeascrewdrivertotouchthepositiveandnegative

terminalsofthebatteryholder,makingthemshortfor5seconds.)

3. Replacethebattery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Dangerofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedwith

an incorrect model.

•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself

or uncertain about the battery model.

•Wheninstallingthebattery,notetheorientationofthepositiveside(+)andthenegativeside(-)

ofthebattery(thepositivesideshouldfaceup).

•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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16) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)

 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1Power(5V) 6USBDY+

2Power(5V) 7GND

3USBDX- 8GND

4USBDY- 9 No Pin

5USBDX+ 10 NC

•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.

•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord

from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 VBUS 11 D2+

2SSRX1- 12 D2-

3SSRX1+ 13 GND

4GND 14 SSTX2+

5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-

6 SSTX1+ 16 GND

7GND 17 SSRX2+

8D1- 18 SSRX2-

9D1+ 19 VBUS

10 NC 20 No Pin

15) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)

The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For

purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local

dealer.

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B

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_S 

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 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





U

S  _S

_

USB0_B

B_ F_USB3



14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)

 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear

the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing

the CMOS values.

•Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or

manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS Values

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18) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (Status LEDs)

 Thestatus LEDs show whether the CPU, graphicscard, memory,and operating system are working

properlyaftersystempower-on.IftheCPU/VGA/DRAMLEDison,thatmeansthecorrespondingdevice

isnotworkingnormally;iftheBOOTLEDison,thatmeansyouhaven'tenteredtheoperatingsystemyet.

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





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 

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S

_S 

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 

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 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





U

S  _S

_

USB0_B

B_ F_USB3



CPU DRAM

VGA BOOT

CPU: CPUstatusLED

VGA: GraphicscardstatusLED

DRAM: MemorystatusLED

BOOT: OperatingsystemstatusLED

17) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)

 YoumayconnectaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)tothisheader.

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 LCLK 11 LAD0

2GND 12 GND

3LFRAME 13 NC

4 No Pin 14 NC

5LRESET 15 SB3V

6 NC 16 SERIRQ

7LAD3 17 GND

8LAD2 18 NC

9 VCC3 19 NC

10 LAD1 20 NC

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





 

S  

 

123

 

123

 

123

 

123

BSS

S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

 S3 BSSS



U

 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





U

S  _S

_

USB0_B

B_ F_USB3



Pin No. Denition

1 12V

2 G

4 B

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

19) LED_C1 (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Extension Cable Header)

 TheheadercanbeusedtoconnectaCPUcoolerLEDstriporastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),

withmaximumpowerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.

ConnectingtheCPUcoolerLEDstrip:

ConnecttheconnectoroftheCPUcoolerLEDstrip(markedwithanarrow)toPin1(12V)ofthisheader.

12V

+12V

Black wire

12V of the

LEDstrip

ConnectingthestandardLEDstrip:

ConnectoneendoftheRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncabletothe

headerandtheotherendtoyourRGB(RGBW)LEDstrip.Theblack

wire(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheextensioncablemustbe

connectedtoPin1(12V)ofthisheader.The12Vpin(markedwithan

arrow)ontheotherendoftheextensioncablemustbelinedupwiththe

12VoftheLEDstrip.Becarefulwiththeconnectionorientationofthe

LEDstrip;incorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.

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Pin No. Denition

1 12V

2 G

4 B

F_USB30 F_U

B_ 

F_  F_ 



_

B

BS_

B

SB_

B

_S



S_

_

B

_U

_

B





 

S  

 

123

 

123

 

123

 

123

BSS

S

_S 

SSU

 

1 2 3  

 S3 BSSS



U

 __ 3

F_USB3F

S  _

SF





B_

F

_0

S

S

_0F

_F

_

_

__B





U

S  _S

_

USB0_B

B_ F_USB3



Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

20) LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header)

 Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum

powerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.

ConnectoneendoftheRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncabletothe

headerandtheotherendtoyourRGB(RGBW)LEDstrip.Theblack

wire(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheextensioncablemustbe

connectedtoPin1(12V)ofthisheader.The12Vpin(markedwithan

arrow)ontheotherendoftheextensioncablemustbelinedupwiththe

12VoftheLEDstrip.Becarefulwiththeconnectionorientationofthe

LEDstrip;incorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.

12V

Black wire

12V of the

LEDstrip

Forhow to turn on/offthelights of theRGB (RGBW) LEDstrip, refer tothe instructions onin

Chapter2,"BIOSSetup."

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)duringsystemstartup,

saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows

theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.

Whenthepoweristurnedoff,thebatteryonthemotherboardsuppliesthenecessarypowertotheCMOSto

keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.

ToaccesstheBIOSSetupprogram,pressthe<Delete>keyduringthePOSTwhenthepoweristurnedon.

ToupgradetheBIOS,useeithertheGIGABYTEQ-Flashor@BIOSutility.

•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.

•@BIOSisaWindows-basedutilitythatsearchesanddownloadsthelatestversionofBIOSfromtheInternet

and updates the BIOS.

•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,

itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing

may result in system malfunction.

•Itisrecommendedthatyounotalterthedefaultsettings(unlessyouneedto)topreventsysteminstabilityorother

unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to

cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectionin

thischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperinChapter1forhowtocleartheCMOSvalues.)

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Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 Owner's manual

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