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Table of Contents A320M HD3 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 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...25 2-5 BIOS...26 2-6 Peripherals...28 2-7 Chipset...30 2-8 Power...31 2-9 Save & Exit...33 Chapter 3 Appendix...34 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3-2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Notices...37 ...
Table of Contents A320M HD3 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 The Main Menu 20 2-3 M.I.T...21 2-4 System...25 2-5 BIOS...26 2-6 Peripherals...28 2-7 Chipset...30 2-8 Power...31 2-9 Save & Exit...33 Chapter 3 Appendix...34 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 34 3-2 Drivers Installation 36 Regulatory Notices...37 ...
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...; 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 > Playback Device to 3 displays at x16 (PCIEX16) (Note 1) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is not supported. (Note 3) Supports only M.2 SATA SSDs when using an AMD 7th Generation A-series or Athlon™ processor. - 6 - AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A320 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
...; 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 > Playback Device to 3 displays at x16 (PCIEX16) (Note 1) * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is not supported. (Note 3) Supports only M.2 SATA SSDs when using an AMD 7th Generation A-series or Athlon™ processor. - 6 - AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A320 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio...
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...back panel 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 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 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
...back panel 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 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 1 x serial port header 1 x parallel port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x PS/2 keyboard port...
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... on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of apps. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Supported...
... on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - System Information Viewer Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Norton® Internet Security (OEM version) Realtek® 8118 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility Support for support lists of apps. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 20.5cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to download the latest version of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. - 8 - Supported...
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... specifications, please do so according to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is not recommended 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 cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets...
... specifications, please do so according to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is not recommended 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 cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two memory sockets...
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.... HDMI Port The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It also supports up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. Connect a monitor that supports...
.... HDMI Port The HDMI port is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can use this port to connect your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. It also supports up to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals. DisplayPort DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. Connect a monitor that supports...
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... LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to change the default setting first. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this audio jack for USB devices. Use this audio jack for each jack through the audio driver. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you install motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup...
... LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to change the default setting first. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Use this audio jack for USB devices. Use this audio jack for each jack through the audio driver. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you install motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup...
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... 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are properly installed. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are 4-pin. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 13 - To meet expansion requirements, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
... 2x12-pin ATX) 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are properly installed. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are 4-pin. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the headers. - 13 - To meet expansion requirements, it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire...
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... by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- The front panel design may configure the way to turn off...
... by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card. RESRES+ CICI+ PWR_LED+ PWR_LEDPWR_LED- The front panel design may configure the way to turn off...
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... system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like...
... system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off . Plug in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off your computer before replacing the battery. •• Replace the battery with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like...
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... turned on the motherboard. 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. Or you want. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Function Keys...
... turned on the motherboard. 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to boot. Or you want. To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. Function Keys...
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... is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C states. 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 XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you to determine...
... is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support multi-processor mode. When enabled, the CPU core frequency will be reduced during system halt state to let the CPU enter C states. 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 XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && SMT Mode (Note 1) Allows you to determine...
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... PCI Express slots to be configurable. dd Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. 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 to determine whether to the motherboard CI header. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set...
... PCI Express slots to be configurable. dd Standard Timing Control, Advanced Timing Control, CAD Bus Setup Timing, CAD Bus Drive Strength, Data Bus Configuration These sections provide memory timing settings. 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 to determine whether to the motherboard CI header. If this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Enhancement Allows you to set...
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...fan speed control. && Temperature Interval 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 a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control...
...fan speed control. && Temperature Interval 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 a 3-pin fan. PWM PWM mode is not connected or fails. Smart Fan 5 Settings && Monitor Allows you to select a target to monitor and to make further adjustment. (Default: CPU FAN) && Fan Speed Control Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control...
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... the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disc and is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows...
... the POST. (Default: On) && Security Option Specifies whether a password is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disc and is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && CSM Support Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process. Disabled Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. Enabled Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) && LAN PXE Boot Option ROM Allows...
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...card instead of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && 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...
...card instead of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard graphics. IGD Video (Note) Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default) && HD Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you install a CPU that supports this item to Disabled. && 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...
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... support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services...
... support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1) AMD CBS This sub-menu provides AMD CBS-related configuration options. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller This sub-menu provides information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services...
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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 your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller(s). (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode...
... Enables or disables AMD IOMMU support. (Default: Auto) && Integrated Graphics (Note) Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. Auto The BIOS will use your M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID. (Default: Disabled) && Chipset SATA Port Enable Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller(s). (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode...
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... on the motherboard. Next, press on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. 2. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Disabled. Steps: 1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Refer to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." Set SATA Mode to the hard drives. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more...
... on the motherboard. Next, press on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer. 2. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to Disabled. Steps: 1. UEFI RAID Configuration Only Windows 10 64-bit supports UEFI RAID configuration. Then enter the Peripherals\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Refer to configure UEFI RAID, follow the steps in "C-1." Set SATA Mode to the hard drives. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for more...
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... available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the down arrow key to move to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Use the up or down arrow key to the Array Management screen. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the hard drives, simply press to begin. 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to the previous screen. 7. Press to confirm...
... available space to use the maximum size allowed or use the down arrow key to move to enter RAID Option ROM Utility". Use the up or down arrow key to the Array Management screen. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to load the driver. Then select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the location of the hard drives, simply press to begin. 6. Configuring Legacy RAID ROM Enter the legacy RAID BIOS setup utility to the previous screen. 7. Press to confirm...