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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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... GIGABYTE's website for the A520M DS3H AC. - 6 - 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 details on environment and equipment. 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...
... GIGABYTE's website for the A520M DS3H AC. - 6 - 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 details on environment and equipment. 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...
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... to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - 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 CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Unique Features...
... to make any changes to download the latest version of apps. - 8 - Game Boost - Please visit the Support\Utility List page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - Supported functions of each application may vary by motherboard model. ON/OFF Charge - 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 CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices. Unique Features...
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...; Set the CPU host frequency in only one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. - 9 - After the memory is positioned into the fully locked position. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
...; Set the CPU host frequency in only one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on hardware installation. - 9 - After the memory is positioned into the fully locked position. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and...
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...the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DisplayPort (Note 1) DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. When enabling Dual Channel mode with...
...the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. DisplayPort (Note 1) DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used . 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 1-6 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. When enabling Dual Channel mode with...
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... line in jack. - 11 - It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Use this port to connect your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. You can use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data...
... line in jack. - 11 - It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. Use this port to connect your operating system.) Triple-Display Configurations for USB devices. You can use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Orange Green Off Description 1 Gbps data...
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...™ 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 default setting first. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel 7.1-channel a a Line...
...™ 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 default setting first. •• When removing the cable connected to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. Audio Jack Configurations: Jack Line In/Rear Speaker Out Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel a 5.1-channel 7.1-channel a a Line...
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...HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the pin assignments below. Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker...
...HD (Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the pin assignments below. Hard Drive Reset Power LED Activity LED Switch Chassis Intrusion Header •• SPEAK (Speaker): Connects to the speaker on the chassis to this header according to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. A front panel module mainly consists of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker...
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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 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS...
... Q-Flash Plus button. To clear the CMOS values, use Q-Flash Plus please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website. - 20 - Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the Q-Flash Plus port, and then you to use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. QFLED QFLASH_PLUS For how to update the BIOS...
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys There are for optimum performance. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Easy Mode allows users...
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system's failure to clear the CMOS values.) 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots. Function Keys There are for optimum performance. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. Easy Mode allows users...
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... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is dependent on the CPU being installed. Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set...
... CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is dependent on the CPU being installed. Advanced CPU Settings && Core Performance Boost (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) && SVM Mode Virtualization enhanced by Virtualization Technology will work stably with the CPU specifications. && Spread Spectrum Control Enables or disables CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum. (Default: Auto) && CPU Ratio Mode (Note) Allows you to set...
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... SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto) && CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (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 function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support...
... SMT Mode Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Simultaneous Multi-Threading technology. (Default: Auto) && CPPC (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC feature. (Default: Auto) && CPPC Preferred Cores (Note 1) Enables or disables the CPPC Preferred Cores feature. (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 function. (Default) Profile1 Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 1 settings. Uses Profile 2 settings. && XMP High Frequency Support...
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... install a CPU that supports this feature. - 28 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to adjust power consumption when it to shutdown or fail. If 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...
... install a CPU that supports this feature. - 28 - Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Resume by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the system. This item is configurable only when Integrated Graphics is set to adjust power consumption when it to shutdown or fail. If 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...
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... a USB storage device is installed. (Note) This item is divided. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Disabled. Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for the onboard graphics controller. Options are : Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. This should be used in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this...
... a USB storage device is installed. (Note) This item is divided. Options are : Auto (default), 64M~2G. MS-DOS, for example, will use only this item to Disabled. Super IO Configuration && Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the onboard serial port. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for the onboard graphics controller. Options are : Auto (default), 1920x1080 and below, 2560x1600, 3840x2160. This should be used in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set this...
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... SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of media. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features 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...
... SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled) && Chipset SATA Port 0/1/2/3 Displays the information of media. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is enabled. && IPv6 HTTP Support Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features 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...
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... next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs...
... next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On. Off Disables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default) On Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. && PCIe Slot Configuration Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs...
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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 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. 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 Voltage mode...
...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 4-pin fan. && Fan Stop Enables or disables the fan stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature curve. 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 Voltage mode...
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...the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 35 - && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB...
...the storage device controller. Disabled Disables option ROM. UEFI Only Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default) Legacy Only Enables legacy option ROM only. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. && Other PCI Device ROM Priority Allows you to select whether to Ultra Fast. && NetWork Stack Driver Support Disabled Disables booting from the network. (Default) Enabled Enables booting from the network. This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled. - 35 - && VGA Support Allows you to select which type of the USB...
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.... Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. C. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Select Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. (Note) Please note that you have and the BIOS version. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. RAID levels supported...
.... Windows setup disc. •• Motherboard driver disc. •• A USB thumb drive. C. UEFI RAID Configuration Steps: 1. Then connect the power connectors from the exact settings for your motherboard. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in the SATA/M.2 connectors on Select Physical Disks to enter the Select Physical Disks screen. (Note) Please note that you have and the BIOS version. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu. 3. RAID levels supported...
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... select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the previous screen and set them to Enabled. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to install the operating system. The location of the driver. Then return to load the driver. Installing the...
... select AMD-RAID Controller and click Next to the previous screen and set them to Enabled. Install the RAID driver and operating system With the correct BIOS settings, you do not need to ensure system performance and compatibility. Boot from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to install separate RAID driver during the OS installation process, please refer to install the operating system. The location of the driver. Then return to load the driver. Installing the...