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Table of Contents A520M DS3H (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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Notices...41 ...
Table of Contents A520M DS3H (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 13 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 21 2-1 Startup Screen 21 2-2 The Main Menu 22 2-3 Favorites (F11 23 2-4 Tweaker...24 2-5 Settings...27 2-6 System Info...33 2-7 Boot...34 2-8 Save & Exit...37 Chapter 3 Appendix...38 3-1 Configuring a RAID Set 38 3-2 Drivers Installation 40 Regulatory Notices...41 ...
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... may vary depending on configuring the audio software. WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (Note) Only for the A520M DS3H AC. - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB...
... may vary depending on configuring the audio software. WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band - Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (Note) Only for the A520M DS3H AC. - 6 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU AMD Socket AM4, support for: 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ processors/ 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Chipset AMD A520 Memory Onboard Graphics Audio 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB...
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...ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash...
...ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x addressable LED strip header 1 x RGB LED strip 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only) 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Q-Flash...
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... on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 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 support lists of apps. - 8 - EasyTune - A520M DS3H AC A520M DS3H Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit 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...
... on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - 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 support lists of apps. - 8 - EasyTune - A520M DS3H AC A520M DS3H Please visit GIGABYTE's website for Windows 10 64-bit 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...
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... the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is positioned into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
... the motherboard supports the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the CPU. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is positioned into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2 Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2 Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on the computer if the CPU cooler is recommended that the system bus frequency be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website...
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..., speed, and chips be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port for Blu-ray UHD playback. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. It provides improved visuals supporting Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for USB devices...
..., speed, and chips be used. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual Channel mode with your DisplayPort-supported monitor. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to this port for Blu-ray UHD playback. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. It provides improved visuals supporting Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for USB devices...
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... HDMI-supported monitor. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. Tighten the antennas to the USB 2.0 specification. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 4), make sure to set up to the USB 2.0 specification. You can use this port to insert the USB flash drive into this port first. The maximum supported resolution is compatible...
... HDMI-supported monitor. Only dual-display configurations are supported after you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first. •• After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to connect your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. Tighten the antennas to the USB 2.0 specification. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 4), make sure to set up to the USB 2.0 specification. You can use this port to insert the USB flash drive into this port first. The maximum supported resolution is compatible...
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... GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Only for each jack through the audio driver. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the function for the A520M DS3H AC. (Note 4) To enable the Q-Flash...
... GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software. (Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Graphics processors only. (Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. (Note 3) Only for each jack through the audio driver. •• To configure 7.1-channel audio, you need to open the audio software and select Device advanced settings > Playback Device to change the function for the A520M DS3H AC. (Note 4) To enable the Q-Flash...
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... 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). S S U 12345 Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on S3/S4/S5 Off when the system is on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard SdrBi_ve...
... 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more information). S S U 12345 Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on S3/S4/S5 Off when the system is on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard SdrBi_ve...
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... Q-Flash Plus button. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 20 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use a metal object like a screwdriver to update the BIOS when your computer before 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 factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...
... Q-Flash Plus button. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 20 - QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to use a metal object like a screwdriver to update the BIOS when your computer before 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 factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values...
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... 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 recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for optimum performance. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing...
... 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 recommended that allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to make adjustments for optimum performance. You can use the key to switch between the two modes. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing...
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... to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto...
... to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is highly recommended that supports this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) && CPU Clock Control Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the CPU CCX0, 1 cores. This item is configurable only when CPU Ratio Mode is set to Per CCX. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 1 MHz increments. (Default: Auto...
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... memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. 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...
... memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) (Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. 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...
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... wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Event Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled) && CEC 2019 Ready Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 28 - If this occurs, please set to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown 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...
... wake on LAN function. (Default: Enabled) && High Precision Event Timer Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled) && CEC 2019 Ready Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 28 - If this occurs, please set to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown 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...
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... (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8 , (Note) PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set the display resolution. MS-DOS, for display. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering...
... (Default: Enabled) && USB Mass Storage Driver Support Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled) && Port 60/64 Emulation Enables or disables emulation of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Options: Auto, PCIE 2x8, PCIE 1x8/2x4, PCIE 2x4/1x8 , (Note) PCIE 4x4 . (Note) (Default: Auto) && Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to set the display resolution. MS-DOS, for display. Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed and their drivers are not able to be launched when entering...
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...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 the connected SATA device(s). Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA...
...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 the connected SATA device(s). Network Stack Configuration && Network Stack Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default) && NVMe RAID mode Allows you to determine whether to use your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed. SATA Configuration && SATA Mode Enables or disables RAID for the SATA...
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... 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. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 32 - The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage...
... 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. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) - 32 - The fan stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled) && Temperature Displays the current temperature of fan installed and sets the optimal control mode. (Default) Voltage...
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...Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && 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 you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option...
...Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. && 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 you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option...
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... the Onboard SATA Controller A. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Next, press on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Select Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. (Note) Please note that you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On...
... the Onboard SATA Controller A. Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. 2. After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. Next, press on the motherboard. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Select Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. (Note) Please note that you use NVMe PCIe SSDs to configure RAID, make sure to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On...
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..., use the down arrow key to move to the Array Management screen. After completing, you'll be brought back to Apply Changes and press . Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install...
..., use the down arrow key to move to the Array Management screen. After completing, you'll be brought back to Apply Changes and press . Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you to install the operating system. When the screen requesting you are ready to load the driver appears, select Browse. 3. Insert the USB thumb drive and then browse to install...