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...permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-A320M-DS2 Motherboard GA-A320M-DS2 Mar. 17, 2017 Mar. 17, 2017 ...
...permission. In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of GIGABYTE. The trademarks mentioned in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual is 1.0. Disclaimer Information in this..., check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. Motherboard GA-A320M-DS2 Motherboard GA-A320M-DS2 Mar. 17, 2017 Mar. 17, 2017 ...
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Table of Contents GA-A320M-DS2 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System...23 2-4 BIOS...24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Chipset...29 2-7 Power...30 2-8 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-A320M-DS2 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 18 2-1 Startup Screen 18 2-2 M.I.T...19 2-3 System...23 2-4 BIOS...24 2-5 Peripherals...27 2-6 Chipset...29 2-7 Power...30 2-8 Save & Exit...32 Chapter 3 Appendix...33 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 33 3-2 Drivers Installation 35 Regulatory Statements 36 Contact Us...40 - 3 -
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Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header ... fan speed control function is supported will depend on the fan you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM...
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.... - 8 - Cloud Station - Game Boost - Smart TimeLock - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - AutoGreen - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice...
.... - 8 - Cloud Station - Game Boost - Smart TimeLock - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 3D OSD - AutoGreen - ON/OFF Charge - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may also vary depending on GIGABYTE's website to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice...
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...host frequency in accordance with two memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two... to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. The CPU cannot 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...
...host frequency in accordance with two memory modules, it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two... to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. The CPU cannot 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...
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... a RAID Set," for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis to this header...
... a RAID Set," for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis to this header...
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...may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object... like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Definition 1 LCLK 11 LAD0 ...
...may be handled in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object... like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Definition 1 LCLK 11 LAD0 ...
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... 1 for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to activate certain system features. In Easy Mode, you can 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 ...
... 1 for how to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. To upgrade the BIOS, use your keyboard to activate certain system features. In Easy Mode, you can 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 ...
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...to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory ...1) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 20 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to decrease power consumption. Auto sets...
...to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Memory ...1) Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. - 20 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency will allow a platform to decrease power consumption. Auto sets...
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... Slot Configuration Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each slot. Auto... after you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Actual operation mode is subject to the...
... Slot Configuration Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` Channel A/B Memory Sub Timings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each slot. Auto... after you to set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Actual operation mode is subject to the...
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When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to ... 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 Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. Options...
When temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. You can adjust the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to ... 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 Control Sets the warning threshold for temperature. Options...
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... Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to all . - 23 - Use to switch between ...the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default...
... Administrator level allows you to make changes to set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on your motherboard model and BIOS version. Use to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the or key to all . - 23 - Use to switch between ...the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the or key to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The time format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default...
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...POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 24 - Or if you to determine whether to install an operating system that...devices. This item is present only if at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that ...
...POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) - 24 - Or if you to determine whether to install an operating system that...devices. This item is present only if at least one device for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you want to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. 2-4 BIOS && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that ...
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... is disabled when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select...
... is disabled when Fast Boot is set to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && Windows 10 Features Allows you to select...
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...Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for IPv4. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is ...a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to make changes to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at ...
...Ipv4 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. Press again when prompted to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for IPv4. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is ...a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to make changes to all . You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at ...
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... memory for display. 2-6 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this feature. - 29 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the...
... memory for display. 2-6 Chipset && IOMMU Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use only this feature. - 29 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the...
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.... Press on the device you to select a device to confirm. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you wish to load and then press to input the profile previously created... Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Press to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to 8 profiles and save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and...
.... Press on the device you to select a device to confirm. You can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that device. && Save Profiles This function allows you wish to load and then press to input the profile previously created... Main Menu. && Exit Without Saving Press on this item and select Yes. Press to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to 8 profiles and save the profile to your storage device. && Load Profiles If your system becomes unstable and...
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...the hard drives being installed). Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter the Create Array screen. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the number of the smallest ...SATA Port Enable are enabled. C-1. If you have and the BIOS version. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Configuring SATA Controllers A. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 10 Features to Windows 10 and CSM Support ...
...the hard drives being installed). Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more information. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to enter the Create Array screen. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on the number of the smallest ...SATA Port Enable are enabled. C-1. If you have and the BIOS version. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Configuring SATA Controllers A. In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS and set Windows 10 Features to Windows 10 and CSM Support ...
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... array size. Press + to confirm. Select a caching mode. The location of the screen. 4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. Finally, a message which says "Press to begin. 6. Installing the SATA ...RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you can select All available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the up or down arrow key to move to...
... array size. Press + to confirm. Select a caching mode. The location of the screen. 4. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for a non-RAID configuration. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. Finally, a message which says "Press to begin. 6. Installing the SATA ...RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you can select All available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the up or down arrow key to move to...