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10 | Chapter 2: Hardware installation

2.3 Connect Cooling Fans

These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector 

may be different according to the fan manufacturer.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

Pin Assignment
1

Ground

2

+12V

3

FAN RPM rate sense

4

Smart Fan Control (By Fan)

SYS_FAN1/2: System Fan Header

Pin Assignment
1

Ground

2

+12V

3

FAN RPM rate sense

4

Smart Fan Control (By Fan)

Note

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   CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. When connecting with wires 

onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and 

the black wire is Ground and should be connected to pin#1(GND).

2.4 Install System Memory

DDR4 Modules

Summary of Contents for B350GT3

Page 1: ...this publication and to make changes to the contents here without obligation to notify any party beforehand Duplication of this publication in part or in whole is not allowed without first obtaining...

Page 2: ...PU 7 2 2 Install a Heatsink 8 2 3 Connect Cooling Fans 10 2 4 Install System Memory 10 2 5 Expansion Slots 12 2 6 Jumper Switch Setting 13 2 7 Headers Connectors 14 2 8 LEDs 18 Chapter 3 UEFI BIOS Sof...

Page 3: ...on the edge do not try to bend or flex the board Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment Keep t...

Page 4: ...rt 2 on rear I Os 8x USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s port 4 on rear I Os and 4 via internal headers 4x USB 2 0 port 4 via internal headers Expansion Slots 2x PCIe 2 0 x1 Slot 1x PCIe 2 0 x16 Slot x4 1x PCIe 3 0 x1...

Page 5: ...audio jack can be defined by software The input output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting However when connecting external microphone to the audio port please use...

Page 6: ...6 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 5 Motherboard Layout Note represents the 1st pin...

Page 7: ...CPU Step 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Step 2 Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90 degree angel Step 3 Look for the white triangle on socket an...

Page 8: ...the CPU socket 2 2 Install a Heatsink TypeA Step 1 Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting lug Hook the spring clip to the mountin...

Page 9: ...board Step 2 Place the heatsink and fan assembly on top of the installed CPU and make sure that the fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector Please refer diagram to the following screw into the s...

Page 10: ...12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control By Fan SYS_FAN1 2 System Fan Header Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control By Fan Note CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 2 support 4 pin an...

Page 11: ...try again Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR4 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 4GB 8GB 16GB Max is 64GB DIMMA2 4GB 8GB 16GB DIMMB1 4GB 8GB 16GB DIMMB2 4GB 8GB 16GB Dual Channel Memory Installati...

Page 12: ...mum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 16GB s for each slot a total of 32GB s PEX16_SB_1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x4 speed PCI Express 2 0 compliant Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two s...

Page 13: ...if necessary change BIOS settings for the expansion card Install related driver for the expansion card 2 6 Jumper Switch Setting The illustration shows how to set up jumpers When the jumper cap is pla...

Page 14: ...is power on Before flashing BIOS ROMs please make sure this switch is set to the BIOS ROM which you want to update 2 7 Headers Connectors ATXPWR1 ATX Power Source Connector For better compatibility w...

Page 15: ...ing properly Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices PANEL1 Front Panel Header This 16 pin header includes Power on Reset HDD...

Page 16: ...13 Ground 4 Ground 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS1 10 ID 20 Key F_USB1 2 Header for USB 2 0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to a...

Page 17: ...herboard s high definition audio capability Please try to disable the Front Panel Jack Detection if you want to use an AC 97 front audio output cable The function can be found via O S Audio Utility J_...

Page 18: ...ter 2 Hardware installation 2 8 LEDs LEDs Below LEDs are controlled by RACING GT program Please refer to Chapter 3 3 for more detail software setting 1 RGB LED Header 2 MOSFET Heatsink LED 2 on board...

Page 19: ...ility It enables automated updating while in the Windows environment Using this utility the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk a USB drive a flash drive or a USB hard drive or a CD ROM or...

Page 20: ...e BIOS setup please go to the Save Exit using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults and select Save Changes and Reset to restart the computer Then the BIOS Update is completed BIOS...

Page 21: ...hows up press DEL key to enter BIOS setup After entering the BIOS setup please go to the Save Exit using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults and select Save Changes and Reset to r...

Page 22: ...hile the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up press DEL key to enter BIOS setup After entering the BIOS setup please go to the Save Exit using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimi...

Page 23: ...he information and content about following software are subject to be changed without notice For better performance the software is being continuously updated The information and pictures described be...

Page 24: ...may have encountered and then send these information to our tech support department to help you fix the problem After filling up this information click Send to send the mail out A warning dialog woul...

Page 25: ...please set Outlook Express as your default e mail client application program We will not share customer s data with any other third parties so please feel free to provide your system information whil...

Page 26: ...users to configure these utilities simultaneously and seamlessly System Information This System Information tab provides you an overview of the basic system information 1 Clocks Shows core speed multi...

Page 27: ...der of the motherboard properly 2 Install the RACING GT program from the driver DVD 3 Connect the earphone or headphone to the front audio jack of the chassis or audio line out port of rear I Os If yo...

Page 28: ...pe Select the LED lighting blocks ALL All LED illuminations SYSTEM System LED illumination MOSFET Heatsink LED on board LED HEADER 1 The hearder 1 LED illumination RGB LED Device HEADER 2 The hearder...

Page 29: ...peed and temperature 1 Temperature Shows the current CPU and system temperature 2 Fan Shows the current fans speed 3 Voltage Shows the current voltages of CPU and memory 4 CPU Fan System Fan Chooses y...

Page 30: ...ystem Click on each device driver to launch the installation program B Software Installation To install the software please click on the Software icon The setup guide will list the software available...

Page 31: ...e snaps into place System does not boot from a hard disk drive but can be booted from optical drive 1 Check cable running from disk to disk controller board Make sure both ends are securely plugged in...

Page 32: ...ata See Close CMOS Header JCMOS1 section 2 Wait for seconds 3 Power on the system again 4 4 RAID Functions RAID Definitions In a RAID 0 system data are split up in blocks that get written across all t...

Page 33: ...drive Drawbacks Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds Fault Tolerance Yes RAID 10 combines the advantages and disadvantages of RAID 0 and...

Page 34: ...B NPU 16GB LAN Realtek RTL 8118AS 10 100 1000 ALC887 7 1 Hi Fi Front USB B350GT3 2 x 10Gb s USB3 1 Gen2 2 6 x USB3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 2 4 x USB 2 0 4 X370GT3 2 x 10Gb s USB3 1 Gen2 2 8 x USB3 1 Gen1 5Gb s...

Page 35: ...I Os 8x USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s Port 4 hintere I Os und 4 via interne Header 4x USB 2 0 Port 4 via interne Header Erweiterungsanschl sse 2x PCIe 2 0 x1 Slot 1x PCIe 2 0 x16 Slot x4 1x PCIe 3 0 x16 Slot Be...

Page 36: ...10 100 1000 ALC887 7 1 Hi Fi Front USB B350GT3 2 USB 3 1 Gen2 10Gb s 2 6 USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 2 4 USB 2 0 4 X370GT3 2 USB 3 1 Gen2 10Gb s 2 8 USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 4 4 USB 2 0 4 2x PCIe 2 0 x1 1x PCIe...

Page 37: ...eriores Ranura 8x USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 en las entradas salidas posteriores y 4 por los distribuidores internos Ranura 4x USB 2 0 4 por los distribuidores internos Ranuras de Extinci n Ranura 2x PCIe 2...

Page 38: ...Audio Hi Fi Front B350GT3 2x USB 3 1 Gen2 10Gb s 2 I O 6x USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 I O 2 4x USB 2 0 4 X370GT3 2x USB 3 1 Gen2 10Gb s 2 I O 8x USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 I O 4 4x USB 2 0 4 2x PCIe 2 0 x1 1x PCIe...

Page 39: ...FCC FCC 15 Class B BIOSTAR BIOSTAR BIOSTAR CE 2004 108 CE 2006 95 CE 1999 05 CE...

Page 40: ...2 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 4 1 4 5 1 5 6 7 2 1 CPU 7 2 2 8 2 3 10 2 4 10 2 5 12 2 6 13 2 7 14 2 8 LED 18 UEFI BIOS 19 3 1 UEFI BIOS 19 3 2 BIOS 19 3 3 23 30 4 1 30 4 2 AMI BIOS 31 4 3 31 4 4 RAID 32 I 34...

Page 41: ...3 B350GT3 X370GT3 1 1 0 45 1 2 Serial ATA x4 ATX I O x1 x1 x1...

Page 42: ...10 100 1000 Mb s ALC887 8 Hi Fi USB B350GT3 2 USB 3 1 Gen2 10Gb s 2 6 USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 2 4 USB 2 0 4 X370GT3 2 USB 3 1 Gen2 10Gb s 2 8 USB 3 1 Gen1 5Gb s 4 4 4 USB 2 0 4 2 PCIe 2 0 x1 1 PCIe 2 0 x...

Page 43: ...5 B350GT3 X370GT3 1 4 AMD DVI D HDMI Line In Mic In DVI D 1920 x 1200 60Hz HDMI 4096 x 2160 24Hz 3840 x 2160 30Hz HD...

Page 44: ...6 1 5 1...

Page 45: ...7 B350GT3 X370GT3 2 1 CPU 1 CPU 2 90 3 CPU CPU...

Page 46: ...8 4 CPU CPU 2 2 A 1 2...

Page 47: ...9 B350GT3 X370GT3 B 1 2 CPU CPU CPU CPU...

Page 48: ...10 2 3 CPU_FAN1 CPU 1 2 12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control By Fan SYS_FAN1 2 1 2 12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control By Fan CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 2 4 3 GND 2 4 DDR4...

Page 49: ...70GT3 1 DIMM DIMM DIMM 2 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMMA1 4GB 8GB 16GB 64GB DIMMA2 4GB 8GB 16GB DIMMB1 4GB 8GB 16GB DIMMB2 4GB 8GB 16GB DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 Enabled O X O X Enabled X O X O Enabl...

Page 50: ...MMs 2R x4 or 2R x8 DDR4 DDR4 2 5 PEX16_1 PCI Express Gen3 x16 x16 APU CPU x8 Ryzen x16 PCI Express 3 0 16GB s 32GB s PEX16_SB_1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 x4 PCI Express 2 0 2GB s 4GB s PEX1_1 1_2 PCI Expre...

Page 51: ...13 B350GT3 X370GT3 BIOS 2 6 close open Pin Pin Pin 1 2 JCMOS1 CMOS CMOS BIOS Pin 1 2 Pin 2 3 CMOS CMOS 1 AC 2 2 3 3 5 4 1 2 5 AC 6 Del BIOS...

Page 52: ...OM2 BIOS ROM1 LED ROM1_LED BIOS BIOS ROM2 LED ROM2_LED BIOS BIOS BIOS ROM 2 7 ATXPWR1 ATX ATX24 pin 13 3 3V 1 3 3V 14 12V 2 3 3V 15 3 16 PS_ON 4 5V 17 5 18 6 5V 19 7 20 NC 8 PW_OK 21 5V 9 5V 22 5V 10...

Page 53: ...6 1 12V 2 12V 3 12V 4 12V 5 6 7 8 ATXPWR1 ATXPWR2 PANEL1 16 1 5V 9 N A N A 2 N A 10 N A 3 N A 11 N A N A 4 12 Power LED 5 HDD LED 13 Power LED 6 HDD LED 14 Power LED 7 15 8 Reset control 16 SATA3_1 3...

Page 54: ...PC USB 1 VBUS0 11 D2 2 SSRX1 12 D2 3 SSRX1 13 4 14 SSTX2 5 SSTX1 15 SSTX2 6 SSTX1 16 7 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS1 10 ID 20 Key F_USB1 2 USB 2 0 PC USB 1 5V fused 2 5V fused 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB...

Page 55: ...7 Reserved 8 Key 8 Key 9 Left line in 9 LFT Line Out 10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out AC 97 J_COM1 RS 232 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal...

Page 56: ...18 2 8 LED LED LED RACING GT 3 3 1 RGB LED 2 MOSFET LED 3 LED x7...

Page 57: ...BIOS DEL BIOS UEFI BIOS UEFI BIOS 3 2 BIOS BIOS BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher BIOS USB CD ROM BIOSTAR BIOS Windows BIOS USB CD ROM BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher FAT32 16 BIOS BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher BIOS 1 BIOS 2 BIOS U...

Page 58: ...20 UEFI BIOS 7 BIOS Y 8 DEL BIOS Save Exit Restore Defaults Save Changes and Reset BIOS BIOS 1 DVD BIOS Update Utility 2 3 BIOS Online Update 4 BIOS Yes BIOS 5 BIOS Yes 6 BIOS Yes...

Page 59: ...UEFI BIOS 21 B350GT3 X370GT3 7 OK 8 DEL BIOS Save Exit Restore Defaults Save Changes and Reset BIOS BIOS BIOS 1 DVD BIOS 2 www biostar com tw BIOS 3 BIOS Updat Utility Update BIOS 4 BIOS OK BIOS...

Page 60: ...22 UEFI BIOS 5 BIOS BIOS Open BIOS 6 BIOS OK 7 DEL BIOS Save Exit Restore Defaults Save Changes and Reset BIOS BIOS BIOS Save...

Page 61: ...UEFI BIOS 23 B350GT3 X370GT3 3 3 1 Autorun 2 Software Installation 3 BIOScreen BMP Load Image Transform BIOS Update Bios BIOS...

Page 62: ...24 UEFI BIOS eHot Line eHot Line Send Send Do Not Send Save As...

Page 63: ...UEFI BIOS 25 B350GT3 X370GT3 Save BIOS CPU OS Outlook Express eHot Line Outlook Express http www biostar com tw app en about contact php...

Page 64: ...26 UEFI BIOS RACING GT Utility RACING GT 1 2 3 4...

Page 65: ...UEFI BIOS 27 B350GT3 X370GT3 1 2 3 Windows 7 64bit 10 64bit 1 2 DVD RACING GT 3 RACING AC 97 1 2 3 LO HI...

Page 66: ...LED RGB LED 1 Normal 2 3 ECO 4 Sport ECO Sport LED Windows RACING GT Normal ECO Sport 5 LED LED LED LED MOSFET LED LED LED 1 LED 1 LED RGB LED LED 2 LED 2 LED RGB LED 2 LED LED 6 LED 7 LED 8 LED 9 LED...

Page 67: ...UEFI BIOS 29 B350GT3 X370GT3 1 CPU 2 3 CPU 4 CPU 5 6 7...

Page 68: ...30 4 1 DVD A B C Manual SETUP EXE Acrobat Reader manual http get adobe com reader Acrobat Reader...

Page 69: ...31 B350GT3 X370GT3 4 2 AMI BIOS BIOS 1 8 4 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 CMOS 2 1 2 Invalid Configuration CMOS Failure 1 2...

Page 70: ...32 CPU CPU CPU CPU 1 CPU CPU 2 CPU 3 CPU CPU CPU 1 2 3 1 CMOS Close CMOS Header JCMOS1 2 3 4 4 RAID RAID Block 2 6 8 Uses RAID 0...

Page 71: ...33 B350GT3 X370GT3 RAID 1 2 RAID 1 RAID1 RAID 2 2 RAID 1 100 2 RAID 10 RAID 0 RAID 1 4 6 8 RAID RAID1...

Page 72: ...34 I Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE PCB O O O O O O O O O O O O X O O O O O X O O O O O X O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O SJ T11363 2006 X SJ T11363 2006 Pb X Pb SJ T11363 2006 ROHS...

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