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Table of Contents GA-A320M-S2H 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 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Notices...38 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-A320M-S2H 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 M.I.T...21 2-3 System...25 2-4 BIOS...26 2-5 Peripherals...29 2-6 Chipset...30 2-7 Power...32 2-8 Save & Exit...34 Chapter 3 Appendix...35 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 35 3-2 Drivers Installation 37 Regulatory Notices...38 Contact Us...39 - 3 -
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... Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 (Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for HDMI 1.4 version. Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Realtek® Audio 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 advanced settings...
... Express x1 slots (The PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 (Note 2) SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 * Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for HDMI 1.4 version. Maximum shared memory of 2 GB Realtek® Audio 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 advanced settings...
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... ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
... ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module only) 1 x speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis intrusion header 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
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Smart Backup - EasyTune - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Fast Boot - Unique...
Smart Backup - EasyTune - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - Game Boost - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 19.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Fast Boot - Unique...
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... thermal grease on hardware installation. - 9 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 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 on the middle...
... thermal grease on hardware installation. - 9 - If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 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 on the middle...
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR4 memory sockets are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the...
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The two DDR4 memory sockets are dependent on your HDMI-supported monitor. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR4_2 Channel B: DDR4_1 Due to CPU limitations, read the manual that supports D-Sub connection to this port to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the...
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... Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line Out (Green) The line out jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
... Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is occurring USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Line Out (Green) The line out jack. To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the default setting first. •• When removing the cable connected to the USB 2.0 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED...
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... These fan headers are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with fan speed control design. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 3Gb...
... These fan headers are 4-pin. Do not place a jumper cap on configuring a RAID array. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND Voltage Speed Control Sense PWM Speed Control •• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with fan speed control design. The SATA connectors support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with SATA 3Gb...
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... panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). PW+ PW- 2 10 1 9 HD+ HD- Power LED Power Switch PLED+ PLED- Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the pin assignments below. You may differ by chassis. The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header. A front panel module mainly...
... panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). PW+ PW- 2 10 1 9 HD+ HD- Power LED Power Switch PLED+ PLED- Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the pin assignments below. You may differ by chassis. The front panel design may connect your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to this header. A front panel module mainly...
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... 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ••...
... 2 GND 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 19 - 15) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ••...
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...; @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is not stable as follows and you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use...
...; @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. •• Because BIOS flashing is not stable as follows and you not flash the BIOS. When the power is turned on the motherboard. To upgrade the BIOS, use...
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... support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be configurable. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 22 - && 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 computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory...
... support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be configurable. Options are synchronous to those under the same items on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this feature. - 22 - && 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 computer and its power consumption. (Default) Disabled Disables this function. && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by CPU). Auto sets memory...
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... the motherboard CI header. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification...
... the motherboard CI header. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, the value is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you make changes on the XMP memory. && Channel Interleaving Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. To clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to the CMOS, and then restart your memory specification...
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...-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is present only if at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
...-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Removable storage devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press on this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. This item is present only if at least one device for this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item. Setup A password...
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...&& CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the...
...&& CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled) This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Storage Boot Option Control Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled before the...
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... all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure a user password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for the password, enter the correct one first. When prompted 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...
... all BIOS settings. && User Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to configure a user password. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Ipv4 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for the password, enter the correct one first. When prompted 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...
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... be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h...
... be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in the AMD CPU. (Default: Disabled) && Initial Display Output (Note) Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable EHCI Hand-off feature for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of I/O ports 64h...
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... install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays...
... install a CPU that supports this memory for the onboard graphics controller. MS-DOS, for example, will automatically enable or disable the onboard graphics depending on the graphics card being installed. (Default) Disabled Disables the onboard graphics. && UMA Frame Buffer Size (Note) Frame buffer size is the total amount of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. `` Trusted Computing Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM). `` NVMe Configuration Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. `` OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Displays...
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.... Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. Steps: 1. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on your computer. 2. Turn on Array Management to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and...
.... Under Chipset, ensure APU SATA Port Enable and Chipset SATA Port Enable are enabled. Steps: 1. Then save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility screen, press on your computer. 2. Turn on Array Management to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and...
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... the screen. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to Apply Changes and press . Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of the hard drives being installed. Then follow the on the Create Array option. 3. Press to confirm or to return to proceed. 6. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...
... the screen. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to Apply Changes and press . Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to configure a RAID array. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to load the driver. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of the hard drives being installed. Then follow the on the Create Array option. 3. Press to confirm or to return to proceed. 6. Installing the RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings...