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Chapter 1  Hardware Installation

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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 irst 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 certiied 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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Summary of Contents for GA-AB350M-D3H

Page 1: ...ming 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 D3H User s Manual Rev 1002 12ME AB35M3H 1002R ...

Page 2: ...means without GIGABYTE s prior written permission For quick set up of the product read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product 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...

Page 3: ...nstalling 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 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 Coniguring a RAID Set 35 3 2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Statements 38 Contact Us 40 ...

Page 4: ...TA3 AUDIO B_BIOS DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3 M_BIOS PCI PCIEX16 GA AB350M D3H M2F_32G Realtek GbE LAN ASATA3 0 1 42 60 80 110 COMA 4 GA AB350M D3H Motherboard Layout Box Contents 5 GA AB350M D3H motherboard 5 Four SATA cables 5 Motherboard driver disk 5 I O Shield 5 User s Manual The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain The b...

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: ...ing a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 24 Hz Support for HDMI 1 4 version Support for up to 3 displays at the same time Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Audio Realtek ALC887 codec High Deinition Audio 2 4 5 1 7 1 channel To conigure 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...

Page 7: ...3 1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module TPM header 1 x serial port header 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 1 x DisplayPort 4 x USB 3 1 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 3 1 Gen 2 Type A ports red 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...

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 speciications and p...

Page 9: ...o prevent 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 ...

Page 10: ...connection to this port DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio supporting bi directional audio transmission DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort supported monitor Note The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096x2304 60 Hz but the actual resolutions support...

Page 11: ... Gen 2 speciication and is compatible to the USB 3 1 Gen 1 and USB 2 0 speciication 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 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...

Page 12: ... 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 SYS_FAN3_PUMP 6 ASATA3 0 1 7 SATA3 0 1 2 3 8 M2F_32G 9 SPDIF_O 10 F_PANEL 11 F_AUDIO 12 BAT 13 CLR_CMOS 14 F_USB30 15 F_USB1 F_USB2 16 TPM ...

Page 13: ...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 pinATX ATX_12V Pin No Deinition Pin No Deinition 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...

Page 14: ...also provides speed control for a water cooling pump refer to Chapter 2 BIOS Setup M I T for more information 1 Pin No Deinition 1 GND 2 Voltage Speed Control 3 Sense 4 PWM Speed Control 6 7 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 ...

Page 15: ...the motherboard Locate the proper mounting hole for the M 2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut irst 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 Availa...

Page 16: ... 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 Blu...

Page 17: ...o Pin 9 Line Out L 10 NC 12 BAT Battery The battery provides power to keep the values such as BIOS conigurations 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 pow...

Page 18: ...SSTX1 16 GND 7 GND 17 SSRX2 8 D1 18 SSRX2 9 D1 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin 14 F_USB30 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Header The header conforms to USB 3 1 Gen 1 and USB 2 0 speciication 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 10 20 1 11 13 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the BIOS coniguration and...

Page 19: ...Port Header The 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 20 19 2 1 G QBOFM 17 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 Deinition Pin No Deinition 1 STB 14...

Page 20: ...te BIOS lashing 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...

Page 21: ...requency 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 Note Allows ...

Page 22: ...e CPU Simultaneous Multi Threading technology This feature only works for operating systems that support multi processor mode Auto lets the BIOS automatically conigure this setting Default Auto Downcore Control Note 1 Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable the number of CPU cores may vary by CPU Auto lets the BIOS automatically conigure this setting Default Auto Extreme Memory Proi...

Page 23: ...hanges on the memory timings If this occurs please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values Advanced Voltage Settings This sub menu allows you to set CPU chipset and memory voltages PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status Default Enabled Clears the record of previous chassis ...

Page 24: ...control Temperature Interval Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change Fan Pump Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan pump installed and sets the optimal control mode Default Voltage Voltage mode is recommended for a 3 pin fan pump PWM PWM mode is recommended for a 4 pin fan pump Temperature Displays the current temperature of the selected ta...

Page 25: ... 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 00 00 Use Enter to switch between the Hour Minute and Second ields and use the Page Up or Page Down key to set the desired value Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used If no password is set th...

Page 26: ... 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 Speciies whether a password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter BIOS Setup After coniguri...

Page 27: ... the operating system and during the POST Default This item is conigurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled This function is disabled when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network Default Enabled Enables booting from the network This item is conigurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast Windows 10 Features Allows ...

Page 28: ...y when Network Stack is enabled Administrator Password Allows you to conigure an administrator password Press Enter on this item type the password and then press Enter You will be requested to conirm 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 admi...

Page 29: ...d off Determines 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 E...

Page 30: ...ables or disables the onboard serial port Default Enabled Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port Default Enabled NVMe Coniguration Displays information on your M 2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed OffBoard SATA Controller Coniguration Displays information on your M 2 PCIe SSD if installed 30 ...

Page 31: ...e SATA controllers or conigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller AHCI Conigures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface speciication 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 Connectors Enables o...

Page 32: ...on the Windows 98 keyboard to turn on the system Any key Press any key to turn on the system Power On Password Set the password 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 ...

Page 33: ...er button is pressed for less than 4 seconds the system will enter suspend mode Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the 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 speciic time on each day or on a speciic day in a month Wake up hour minute second Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatica...

Page 34: ...er on the device you select and select Yes to conirm Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device Save Proiles This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a proile You can create up to 8 proiles and save as Setup Proile 1 Setup Proile 8 Press Enter to complete Or you can select Select File in HDD FDD USB to save the proile to your storage device Load Proiles I...

Page 35: ...nable are enabled Set SATA Mode to RAID Then save the settings and restart your computer 2 If you want to conigure 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...

Page 36: ...nirm 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 a...

Page 37: ...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 Insta...

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