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Table of Contents A520I AC Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 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 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...31 2-7 Boot...32 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Notices...39 Contact Us...
Table of Contents A520I AC Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Installation Precautions 5 1-2 Product Specifications 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 20 2-2 The Main Menu 21 2-3 Favorites (F11 22 2-4 Tweaker...23 2-5 Settings...26 2-6 System Info...31 2-7 Boot...32 2-8 Save & Exit...35 Chapter 3 Appendix...36 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 36 3-2 Drivers Installation 38 Regulatory Notices...39 Contact Us...
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... CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for up to change the default setting first. WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 4.2 - Integrated in the CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at the same time Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device...
... CPU: - 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/ x2 SSD support) Chipset: - 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors - Support for up to change the default setting first. WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - BLUETOOTH 4.2 - Integrated in the CPU: - 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at the same time Maximum shared memory of 16 GB Realtek® ALC887 codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel * To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device...
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... by motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Game Boost - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP...
... by motherboard model. System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Plus Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for Windows 10 64-bit Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17.0cm x 17.0cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Game Boost - Supported functions of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS PnP...
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... motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. If you are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU 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...
... motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. If you are unable to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-3 Installing the CPU 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...
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...1 specification and is installed. 2. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 2), make sure to set the default sound playback device to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used . •• To set up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10...
...1 specification and is installed. 2. It also supports up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in Dual Channel mode. 1. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 2), make sure to set the default sound playback device to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. The two memory sockets are dependent on the monitor being used . •• To set up to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 10...
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...4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a •• The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for USB devices. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is occurring The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this connector to 1 Gbps data rate. Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port USB 2.0/1.1 Port Connection/Speed...
...4-channel a a 5.1-channel a a a 7.1-channel a a a a •• The integrated HD (High Definition) audio provides jack retasking capability that allows the user to change the function for USB devices. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is occurring The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this connector to 1 Gbps data rate. Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Pink) The Mic in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port USB 2.0/1.1 Port Connection/Speed...
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... 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. 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 devices are properly installed. The speed control...
... 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. - 13 - Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. 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 devices are properly installed. The speed control...
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... using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header. Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. The LED is on the chassis to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis...
... using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header. Pin No. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED and etc. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has separated connectors on the chassis front panel. The LED is on the chassis to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 18 - B S_ B S S F _0 _F Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. B_ 1 23 S B SS S SF _ S _S 1 23 1 1 23 1 _S S 14) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 18 - B S_ B S S F _0 _F Definition Pin No. Definition Pin No. B_ 1 23 S B SS S SF _ S _S 1 23 1 1 23 1 _S S 14) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional...
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... keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
... keys on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the configuration values in Chapter 1 for how to accept or enter a sub-menu. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. You can use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user...
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... doing overclock/overvoltage may result in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your overall system configurations. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode...
... doing overclock/overvoltage may result in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && AMD Cool&Quiet function Enabled Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to reduce heat output from your overall system configurations. 2-4 Tweaker Whether the system will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode...
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... make changes on XMP memory module(s) to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control...
... make changes on XMP memory module(s) to select the compatibility level for high-frequency memory. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. (Default: Auto) && Power Supply Idle Control (Note 1) Enables or disables Package C6 State. Typical Current Idle Disables this function. Low Current Idle Enables this function. Auto Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) && CCD Control (Note 1) Sets the number of CCDs to be used. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control...
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... onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is set the display resolution. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 27 - Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables...
... onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is set the display resolution. This item is configurable only when UMA Mode is set to UMA Auto. && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 27 - Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB memory address space). (Default: Disabled) && Onboard LAN Controller Enables...
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... a USB storage device is an interface specification that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network...
... a USB storage device is an interface specification that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && Mass Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is installed. NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of I/O ports 64h and 60h. This item is configurable only when Network...
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... lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to check the presence of each slot. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
... lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to check the presence of each slot. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on LAN configuration and related configuration options. Miscellaneous && LEDs in System Power On State Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting...
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... emit warning sound. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Check...
... emit warning sound. Smart Fan 5 && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change. && Fan Control Mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of the selected target area. && Fan Speed Displays current fan speeds. && Temperature Warning Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. Check...
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... Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Or if you want to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password...
... Enables or disables Numlock feature on the boot device list. Or if you want to shorten the OS boot process. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. System A password...
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... enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver...
... enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller other than the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to select which type of the USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST. (Default) Partial Initial Part of operating system to boot. Auto Enables legacy option ROM only. EFI Driver...
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... computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in this section may differ from your computer. (If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set CSM Support to the hard drives. Steps: Turn on the motherboard. Then save the settings and restart your power supply to Disabled. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled. Next, use two hard drives with a SATA hard drive. - 36 - C. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup...
... computer Install the hard drives/SSDs in this section may differ from your computer. (If you want to use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to set CSM Support to the hard drives. Steps: Turn on the motherboard. Then save the settings and restart your power supply to Disabled. In BIOS Setup, go to Boot and set NVMe RAID mode to Enabled. Next, use two hard drives with a SATA hard drive. - 36 - C. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup...
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... RAID driver, you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 37 - Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to your USB thumb drive. 2. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup...
... RAID driver, you are ready to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install the operating system. After the operating system is as follows: \Hw10\RAID\x64 4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring a RAID array. - 37 - Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to your USB thumb drive. 2. When the screen requesting you install all required drivers from the Windows setup...