Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming User manual

GA-AB350-Gaming
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GA-AB350-Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-AB35GM3-1001R
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© 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
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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
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
5 GA-AB350-Gaming 3 motherboard 5 Four SATA cables
5 Motherboard driver disk 5 I/O Shield
5 User's Manual 5 One G Connector
5 Quick Installation Guide 5 One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
ASATA
0 1
2
3
F_USB30
SYS_FAN2
42
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
(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2667/2400/2133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
(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)
(Note)
* 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.))
Storage Interface 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280/22110SATAand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
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 and installed in the same colored sockets.
Foroptimumperformance,whenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,besureto
installthemintheDDR4_1andDDR4_2sockets.
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
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.
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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 through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
• 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.
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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
1
2
3
11
6
20
4
9
7
16
14
10
4
5
8
8
12
15
17
13
18
19
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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
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB(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
1 GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5 +12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2 GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6 +12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V
8
4
5
1
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
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWMSpeedControl
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
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
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWMSpeedControl
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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
1
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM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
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
SATA3
2
3
71
7
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7 1
7 1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
SATA3
1 0
ASATA3
0
1
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9) M2F_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough
theAMDChipset.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwith
anM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddriveandcanonlybeusedtobuildaRAIDsetwithUEFI.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

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S  

123
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123
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123
1
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BSS
S
_S 
SSU

1 2 3
S3
BSSS
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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
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B_
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
a a a a a a
NoM.2SSDInstalled
a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
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.
* ForAMDRYZEN
™
processor only.
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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
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
1
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.
NC
NC
PowerLED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
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
2 GND
3 MIC2_R
4 NC
5 LINE2_R
6 Sense
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5 LineOut(R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 LineOut(L)
10 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
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU

1 2 3
S3
BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
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
1 Power(5V) 6 USBDY+
2 Power(5V) 7 GND
3 USBDX- 8 GND
4 USBDY- 9 No Pin
5 USB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
10
9
2
1
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4 GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7 GND 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 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 specication 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



S  

123

123

123

123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU

1 2 3
S3
BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_
F_USB3

10
20
1
11
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



S  

123

123

123

123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU

1 2 3
S3
BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
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
2 GND 12 GND
3 LFRAME 13 NC
4 No Pin 14 NC
5 LRESET 15 SB3V
6 NC 16 SERIRQ
7 LAD3 17 GND
8 LAD2 18 NC
9 VCC3 19 NC
10 LAD1 20 NC
20
19
2
1
F_USB30
F_U
B_
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



S  

123

123

123

123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU

1 2 3
S3
BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
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
3 R
4 B
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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
1
+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
3 R
4 B
5 W
F_USB30
F_U
B_
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



S  

123

123

123

123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU

1 2 3
S3
BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_
F_USB3

1
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
1
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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