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... 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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-A320MA-M.2 Motherboard GA-A320MA-M.2 May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
... 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 revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Motherboard GA-A320MA-M.2 Motherboard GA-A320MA-M.2 May 15, 2017 May 15, 2017 Copyright © 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD...
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Table of Contents GA-A320MA-M.2 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 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...39 - 3 -
Table of Contents GA-A320MA-M.2 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 19 2-1 Startup Screen 19 2-2 M.I.T...20 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...39 - 3 -
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... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4 (Note)/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 6 - AMD Ryzen™ processor - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
... PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4 (Note)/x2 SSD support) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 Chipset: - 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel - 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (available through the internal USB header) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) CPU: - 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel (Note) Actual support may vary by CPU. - 6 - AMD Ryzen™ processor - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU...
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...BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 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 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
...BIOS 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 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 2 x serial port headers 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper...
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Cloud Station - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - USB Blocker - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Smart Backup - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Color Temperature - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. Unique Features ...
Cloud Station - Game Boost - ON/OFF Charge - Smart Keyboard - USB Blocker - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. Smart Backup - Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Color Temperature - Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of apps. Unique Features ...
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... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 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. After the memory is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 9 - A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU...
... installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 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. After the memory is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. •• Do not turn on hardware installation. - 9 - A Small Triangle Marking Denotes Pin One of the CPU...
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... DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 192 KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Connect a monitor that you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with...
... DDR4_2 sockets. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to 192 KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Connect a monitor that you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. When enabling Dual Channel mode with...
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... devices are properly installed. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Most fan headers...
... devices are properly installed. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU or the system may result in the correct orientation. If a power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in damage to the CPU. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. Most fan headers...
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... cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 7) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI display at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power...
... cards like graphics cards and sound cards. 7) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI display at system startup. •• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. PW+ PWSPEAK+ NC NC SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- The LED is off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power...
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..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note...
..., go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Plug in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds. Turn off your devices may clear the CMOS values by yourself or uncertain about the battery model. •• When installing the battery, note...
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... modify basic system configuration settings or 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 latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . When the power is turned on the motherboard.
... modify basic system configuration settings or 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 latest version of BIOS, it with caution. Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to keep the configuration values in the CMOS on . When the power is turned on the motherboard.
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... install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. && 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 memory specification. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
... install a CPU that supports this setting. (Default: Auto) && Downcore Control (Note 1) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. && 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 memory specification. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) && C6 Mode (Note 1) Allows you to let the CPU enter C states. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure...
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... CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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 make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to set to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows...
... CI header. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure 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 make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to set to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled) `` Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows...
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... as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled...
... as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-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 a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that support Boot from the available devices. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled...
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... is set to Windows 10 or Windows 10 WHQL. && 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 or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
... is set to Windows 10 or Windows 10 WHQL. && 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 or Ultra Fast. && VGA Support Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled...
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... disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. You will be requested to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the password, enter the correct one first. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to confirm. Press on the password item and when requested 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. You will be requested to install...
... disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. You will be requested to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the password, enter the correct one first. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. && Administrator Password Allows you to confirm. Press on the password item and when requested 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. You will be requested to install...
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... AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Enabled) && Primary Video Device (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. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable...
... AMD CPU fTPM Enables or disables the TPM 2.0 function integrated in the AMD CPU. (Default: Enabled) && Primary Video Device (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. NB PCIe Slot Video Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCI Express slot controlled by the North Bridge as the first display. (Default) && Ambient LED Enables or disables the onboard audio LED. (Default: On) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to enable...
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... 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. - 30 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && APU SATA Port 0 (M2F_32G Connector) Displays the information of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the total amount of the connected M.2 SATA...
... 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. - 30 - Options are: Auto (default), 32M, 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G, 2G. && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset. (Default: Enabled) && APU SATA Port 0 (M2F_32G Connector) Displays the information of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is the total amount of the connected M.2 SATA...
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...Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, press on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your motherboard. Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Then, select a RAID level. Steps: 1. The BIOS Setup menus described in the SATA/M.2 connectors on your power supply to enter the Create Array screen. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives...
...Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Next, press on the motherboard you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). •• A Windows setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive. To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and restart your motherboard. Refer to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in "C-1." Then, select a RAID level. Steps: 1. The BIOS Setup menus described in the SATA/M.2 connectors on your power supply to enter the Create Array screen. Installing hard drives Install the hard drives...
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... required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Press + to the previous screen. 7. The selection bar will be brought back to the location of the screen. You can see the new array on configuring a RAID array. - 35 - Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install...
... required drivers from the Windows setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Press + to the previous screen. 7. The selection bar will be brought back to the location of the screen. You can see the new array on configuring a RAID array. - 35 - Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already include SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you provide additional SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Boot from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install...