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Super IO Configuration

 

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Serial Port 1 (Onboard COMA Connector)

 

Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)

 

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Serial Port 2 (Onboard COMB Connector)

 

Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled)

 

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Parallel Port

 

Enables or disables the onboard parallel port. (Default: Enabled)

 

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NVMe Configuration

 

Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.

 

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OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration

 

Displays information on your M.2 PCIe SSD if installed.

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Summary of Contents for GA-AB350M-Gaming 3

Page 1: ...ng the packaging materials of this product are recyclable and reusable GIGABYTE works with you to protect the environment For more product details please visit GIGABYTE s website GA AB350M Gaming 3 User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME AB35MG3 1001R ...

Page 2: ...itted or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission In order to assist in the use of this product carefully read the User s Manual For product related information check on our website at http www gigabyte com 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 moth...

Page 3: ... 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 20 2 2 M I T 21 2 3 System 24 2 4 BIOS 25 2 5 Peripherals 28 2 6 Chipset 30 2 7 Power 31 2 8 Save Exit 33 Chapter 3 Appendix 34 3 1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3 2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Statements 37 Contact Us 40 ...

Page 4: ...pend on the product package you obtain The box contents are subject to change without notice Socket AM4 KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN ATX_12V ATX USB30_LAN R_USB31 R_USB30 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 HDMI AMD B350 F_AUDIO PCIEX4 BAT F_PANEL CLR_CMOS CODEC SPDIF_O F_USB1 iTE Super I O F_USB2 LPT TPM 0 2 1 3 F_USB30 SATA3 AUDIO B_BIOS DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3 M_BIOS PCIEX1 PCIEX16 GA AB350M Gaming 3 M2F_32G Realtek Gb...

Page 5: ...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 volta...

Page 6: ...ion Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Audio Realtek ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel To configure 7 1 channel audio you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi channel audio feature through the audio driver Support for S PDIF Out LAN Realtek GbE LAN chip 10 100 1000 Mbit Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot...

Page 7: ... header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse port 1 x D Sub port 1 x DVI D port 1 x HDMI port 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type A ports red 4 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x RJ 45 port 3 x audio jacks Line In Line Out Mic In I O Controller iTE I O Cont...

Page 8: ...ss 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 Micro ATX Form Factor 24 4cm x 24 4cm GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and ...

Page 9: ...event hardware damage Memory modules have a foolproof design Amemory 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...

Page 10: ...s 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 gu...

Page 11: ...n or receiving is occurring Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring Line In Blue The line in jack Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive walkman etc Line Out Green The line out jack 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 configuration Mic In Pink The Mic in jack USB 3...

Page 12: ...lug 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 ASATA3 0 1 6 SATA3 0 1 2 3 7 BAT 8 M2F_32G 9 F_PANEL 10 SPDIF_O 11 F_AUDIO 12 F_USB30 13 F_USB1 F_USB2 14 TPM 15 COMA COMB 16 LPT 17...

Page 13: ...D 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 pinATX ATX_12V Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 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 3 4 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1 2 Fan Headers Al...

Page 14: ...e 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...

Page 15: ...e 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 first 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 No Connection The front panel design may differ by chassis Afront panel module mainly consists of power switch reset switch power LED hard drive activity LED speaker and etc When connecting your chassis front panel modu...

Page 17: ... Pin No Definition 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 1 2 9 10 13 F_USB1 F_USB2 USB 2 0 1 1 Headers The headers conform to USB 2 0 1 1 specification 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 Definition Pin No Definition 1 Power 5V 6 USB DY 2 Power ...

Page 18: ...COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable For purchasing the optional COM port cable please contact the local dealer 10 9 2 1 16 LPT Parallel Port Header The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable For purchasing the optional LPT port cable please contact the local dealer Pin No Definition Pin No Definition Pin No Definition 1 STB 10 GND ...

Page 19: ...river 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 configure the BIOS settings refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup for BIOS configurations Open Normal Short Clear CMOS Values 19 ...

Page 20: ...ate BIOS flashing 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 chapt...

Page 21: ...frequency CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being installed CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency Advanced CPU Core Settings CPU Clock Ratio CPU Frequency The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu Core Performance Boost Ratio Note ...

Page 22: ...Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto System Memory Multiplier Allows you to set the system memory multiplier Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data Default Auto Memory Frequency MHz The first memory frequency value is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used the second is the memory frequency that is automatically adjusted according ...

Page 23: ...rrent system voltages Miscellaneous Settings PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1 Gen 2 or Gen 3 Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting Default Auto 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance De...

Page 24: ...nd manually set the system time System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS System Date Sets the system date The date format is week read only month date and year Use Enter to switch between the Month Date and Year fields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value System Time Sets the system time The time format is hour minute and second For example 1 p m is 13...

Page 25: ...he submenu that presents the devices of the same type that are connected This item is present only if at least one device for this type is installed Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST Default On Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After confi...

Page 26: ...ck Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network Default Enabled Enables booting from the network This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Windows 10 Features Allows you to select the operating system to be installed Default Other OS CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM Compatibility Support Module to support a legacy PC boot process Enabled Ena...

Page 27: ...ted to confirm the password Type the password again and press Enter You must enter the administrator password or user password at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup Differing from the user password the administrator password allows you to make changes to all BIOS settings User Password Allows you to configure a user password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter ...

Page 28: ...etermines whether to enable EHCI Hand off feature for an operating system without EHCI Hand off support Default Disabled Port 60 64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of I O ports 64h and 60h This should be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards mice in MS DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices Default Disabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables ...

Page 29: ... Onboard COMB Connector Enables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M 2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays information on your M 2 PCIe SSD if installed 29 ...

Page 30: ...lers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATAcontrollers to AHCI mode RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug Default APU SATA Port Enable ASATA3 0 1 Connec...

Page 31: ...when Power On By Keyboard is set to Password Press Enter on this item and set a password with up to 5 characters and then press Enter to accept To turn on the system enter the password and press Enter Note To cancel the password press Enter on this item When prompted for the password press Enter again without entering the password to clear the password settings Power On By Mouse Allows the system ...

Page 32: ...e system at a desired time Default Disabled If enabled set the date and time as following Wake up day Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically Note When using this function avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the AC power or the setting...

Page 33: ...the device you select and select Yes to confirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Profiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile You can create up to 8 profiles and save as Setup Profile 1 Setup Profile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the profile to your storage device Load Profiles...

Page 34: ...estart your computer 2 If you want to configure UEFI RAID follow the steps in C 1 To enter the legacy RAID ROM save the settings and exit BIOS Setup Refer to C 2 for more information The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version Note...

Page 35: ...onfirm Installing the SATA RAID AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings you are ready to install the operating system Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include SATA RAID AHCI driver you do not need to install separate RAID AHCI driver during the Windows installation process After the operating system is installed we recommend that you install...

Page 36: ... insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive Click on the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc on the top right corner of the screen and select RunRun exe OrgotoMyComputer double clicktheopticaldriveandexecutetheRun exeprogram Xpress Install will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to install You can click the Xpress Inst...

Page 37: ...tment collection recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components Under the Directive used equipment must be marked collected separately and disposed of properly WEEE Symbol Statement The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead the device should be taken to the waste co...

Page 38: ... of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a dealer or experienced TV radio technician for help Canada Industry Canada IC Notices Canada avis d Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparatus complie...

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